Description:
One of many created in the name of the mage who first discovered how to enchant a blade in
this manner, this was the weapon of the outlaw Garno, and many a cleric died at its edge.
Garno became disillusioned with the gods when his family was put to the torch by clerics
of Loviatar, and spent his life seeking revenge. Despite his focussed hatred of the
devout, it is thought that one of the gods of chaos had a hand in Garno's acquisition of
this sword, delighting in the havoc that followed the young man.
STATISTICS:
Equipped Abilities: Wearer is immune to hold person
Special Abilities: Once per day can haste the character for 12 seconds
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +2
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 1
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: On Suna Seni, random ambush when traveling between places in Athkatla (one of the a very firsts ones)
Comment: An ok sword that comes in handy with its hold person immunity.
Description:
Chaos is a +2 short-sword usable only by tieflings. Everytime it strikes an opponent, he
or she loses 2 points of dexterity (for 30 seconds). Haer'Dalis prefers using Chaos with
its partner -- Entropy. When dual wielding these two blades, Haer'Dalis is a dangerous
opponent.
STATISTICS:
Special Abilities: Target loses 2 points of dexterity each hit (duration: 30 seconds)
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +2
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Location: On Haer'Dalis who is at first a prisoner of Mekrath (In the Sewers below the Temple District). Otherwise he is in the Five Flagons Inn in the Bridge District.
Comment: Not a bad blade that does some serious damage to enemies Armor Class by taking 2 dexterity points.
Description:
This weapon has a bloody history, having been used to exercise its namesake many times.
Popular among the assassin trade for its size and enchantment, it has been in the
possession of many of the Realms' more dangerous citizens, though seldom remaining in one
place any length of time.
STATISTICS:
THAC0: +4 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +4
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 1
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: In Bodhi's Coffin found in Bodhi's Lair beneath the Graveyard District.
Comment: Nice. Best given to thieves.
Description:
This +2 abyssal greensteel blade is one of Haer'Dalis' favorite weapons. This shortsword
is capable of inflicting an additional three points of poison damage if the target fails a
saving throw. This blade may only be used by tieflings.
STATISTICS:
Special Abilities: 3 points of poison damage if target fails save
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +2
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Usable By:
Tieflings
Location: On Haer'Dalis who is at first a prisoner of Mekrath (In the Sewers below the Temple District). Otherwise he is in the Five Flagons Inn in the Bridge District.
Comment: Best to leave this sword with Haer'Dalis'
Description:
This ancient bronze sword is set with six matching bloodstones, and was apparently forged
for Azoun the First, a long dead king of Cormyr. It saw little use, and eventually found
its way to a favored of the king's guards. Despite the aid of its illusionary magic, that
unnamed soldier fell in a later battle, and the sword was lost to brigands or scavengers.
STATISTICS:
Special Abilities: Casts Mirror Image once per day
THAC0: +1 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +1
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 2
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: Reward from Jermien for getting Mimics blood. He can be found in his house in Umar Hill.s
Comment: An ok sword with some minor spell casting abilities.
Kundane +2: Sword of Quickness
Description:
Disfigured as a child, Dramnek Olk was ostracized and ridiculed by his peers. In his
loneliness he spent many hours alone on the hills overlooking Trademeet. A nearby wizard,
Galloma discovered the youth and found in him a kindred soul. The two fast became friends;
master and apprentice. Galloma died before Dramnek's tutorage could be completed however
and the youth found himself once more alone in the world. Eventually he made his way to
the streets of Athkatla. There he became a cutpurse, augmenting his thieving skills with
the little magic he'd learned from Galloma. Eventually he crafted this sword, which
enhanced Dramnek's weak physical body. This weapon has no speed factor.
STATISTICS:
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +2
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: On a Thrall in the Planer Prison
Comment: A very good and quick sword, best given to thieves.
Description: The short sword is the first type of sword to come into existence. In the simplest of
terms, a short sword can be considered a dagger with a blade so long that it can no longer
be called a dagger. This short blade is magical, improving accuracy and damage.
STATISTICS:
THAC0: +1 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +1
Damage type: piercing
Speed Factor: 2
Weight: 3
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: Sold at the Adventurers Mart in Wuakeen's Promenade. Also dropped by many monsters.
Comment: An average sword with only minor enchantment.
Description:
The term "short sword" does not exist in sword classifications, but has come
describe the earliest type of sword, a double-edged blade about two feet in length. There
are etched runes on the surface of this weapon that glow during combat, indicating it has
undergone some form of enchantment, but no identifying marks can be recognized.
STATISTICS:
Damage: 1D6 +2
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 1
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: Found on Ketta on the First Floor of the Guarded Compound in the Temple District.
Comment: Better than its cousin, but still not very good.
Description: This short sword has been forged by hands both magical and highly skilled. Neither nick
nor stain mar the flawless blade. When used in battle the blade radiates magic and gifts
the wielder with increased skill.
STATISTICS:
THAC0: +3 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +3
Damage type: piercing
Speed Factor: 0
Weight: 1
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: TOB: Sold at the Tankard Tree in Saradush.
Comment: A very good sword for backstabbing, equal with the Sword of backstabbing.
Short Sword of Backstabbing: 'The Shadow's Blade'
Description:
The Shadow's Blade was created to be the perfect assassin's tool. It is highly sought
after by any who settle differences with a blade, and many that possess it do not do so
for long.
STATISTICS:
THAC0: +3 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +3
Damage type piercing
Weight: 3
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: Reward from Renal Bloodscalp for exposing Mae'Var's treachery. He be found in the room on the left side of the Shadow Thieves Guild
Comment: One of the best backstabbing blades around (note: backstabing only work with one handed blades and melee weapons)
Description: This blade is highly prized by those who serve the Shadowlord, as well as any who
engage in shadowy business.
STATISTICS:
Combat Abilities: 15% chance with every hit that opponent is entangled for 24 seconds, no
save
THAC0: +4 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +4
Damage type piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: TOB: Sold by Sister Garlena on top of Watchers Keep.
Comment: Find a Heart of the Damned to upgrade this sword and you have got the best backstabbing sword money can buy (or steal for that matter)
Description:Combined with the Heart of the Damned into a single lethal weapon, this deadly blade is
the preferred tool of assassins and thieves.
STATISTICS:
Combat Abilities:
15% chance to drain 1 level from opponent with every hit
15% chance with every hit that opponent is entangled for 24 seconds, no save
THAC0: +5 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +5
Damage type piercing
Weight: 2
Speed Factor: 0
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 5 Strength
Not Usable By:
Druid
Cleric
Mage
Location: Forged by Cespenar. Requires Heart of the Damned and 5,000gp.
Comment: This could be the best backstabbing sword in all the Realm.
Description:
Another gift to Mazzy from Arvoreen, this short sword may only be used by halflings. The
enchantments that exist within this sword give it the ability to slow any opponent struck
by it.
STATISTICS:
Abilities: Target must save vs. wand or have movement rated slowed by 2 (for 45 seconds).
Wielder of the sword is immune to slow and stun effects.
THAC0: +2 bonus
Damage: 1D6 +2
Damage type: piercing
Weight: 3
Speed Factor: 1
Proficiency Type: Short Sword
Type: 1-handed
Usable By:
Halflings
Location: Found on Mazzy Fentan. She can be at first found imprisoned in the Ruined Temple of Amanautor in Umar Woods. Otherwise she is in the Fentan Home in Trademeet.
Comment: A good sword, but just leave it with mazzy unless you have something better for her.
