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Ah, here we go - the descriptive text that will accompany the sword...
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Karnas Thoth, an unstable but gifted Invoker of Thay, was a chaos-bringer and a slayer of men. He wandered Faerun, seeking to promote confusion and despair so that the Zulkirs might rule. His spells were mighty, and many of those who challenged him died. Those who did not were lucky to remain alive.
Eventually, Karnas' journey brought him to Amn, where he singlehandedly destroyed the small hamlet of Daleslake. Unbeknownst to him, however, Lord Welnoth - a distant relative of one of Amn's ruling Council of Six - had been staying at Daleslake's small inn after his coach had lost a wheel that night. The Lord was killed, but one of his servants escaped the carnage, riding to Athkatla in all haste to report the catastrophe.
The Council decided that this Red Wizard had to be destroyed, and quickly. Rewards were offered, but in the end only a small band of representatives swore to hunt down the troublemaker. Brondwyn of the Shadow Thieves, Diocletian of the Cowled Wizards, Thomis of the Priesthood of Helm and Truori Foesmite of the Order of the Radiant Heart all swore an oath - for differing personal reasons, be they money, renown or personal justice - to find Karnas Thoth and bring him to justice; or die in the attempt.
Long was their quest, and wily was their opponent. Ever he would turn at bay, seeking to use his powerful magics against his pursuers, but ever they pressed on with determination and will. After three years of constant pursuit, Karnas decided to face his foes - and it was then that he was defeated.
The task of the heroes was not done, however. Before their eyes, Karnas' body began to wither away - begining the change to Lich. In desperation, they transferred the wizard's soul and mind to the only available receptacle they had - Truori's blessed sword.
The mage railed at his imprisonment, but he was held impotent within the blade, possessing no powers save those of his mind and his voice. It was made clear to him, however, that should he ever be judged by Helm to have relinquished his evil ways and become a follower of peace and goodness, he would be given both life and freedom. It was a condition Truori insisted on.
For four generations now the Foesmite family - Paladins all - have been custodians of the blade, and its' prisoner. In that time, the mage's destructive urges have mellowed a little, although his irascible wit has not. Most recently, Tancred Foesmite, a young squire, has been given his knighthood and the sword upon his father's brave death. Only time will tell if he is the bearer of the sword who will finally be witness to the release of Karnas Thoth...
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Should give you all an insight into what you're dealing with.
Cheers for all he ideas so far... hmm, interesting...
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