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Tancred · 02-25-2002, 06:52 PM

Here's one that any old regulars on the BG2 Bar might well recognise.

Karnas

The Sword Karnas was once a simple, if ornate blade, forged and wielded by the paladin Rochelle Foesmyte, a famous heroine of the Order of the Radiant Heart. In recognition of her many deeds, including the slaying of the Green Dragon Thak'lary'iit, the sword was blessed, becoming incredibly light and strong; though whether by Helm, Torm or Tyr - or all three - it is unknown.
The glowing golden sword did not gain true notoriety until Rochelle took it upon herself to hunt and slay the infamous Karnas Thoth, a powerful outcast who delighted in the chaos his magic could cause. Though he had evaded the scrutiny of the Cowled Wizards and the authorities of Amn, Rochelle her few travelling companions succeeded in running him to ground in a chase that lasted a full three years.
Upon his death, Karnas - his body exhausted and his spells drained - began a desperate incantation, the last part of a spell to grant him lichdom. As Rochelle's sword ran him through and the words of power were spoken, something happened that neither of them could have intended - and the soul of the mage ended up inside the blade rather than inside his corpse.
Rochelle was surprised, but made this oath with her gods; that she would carry the blade, she and her bloodline, keeping Karnas a prisoner - until such time as the impossible happened and the mage inside became a good man. Karnas was bound to this enchantment, and it seems the prescence of his soul gives the sword - and any who use it - a certain defence against the magic of others.
Rochelle's intentions were good, but she underestimated the sheer cynicism in the wizard's personality. Over the generations Karnas - who has retained the use of his voice - has been the curse upon the family Foesmyte. His jibes and taunts have worn down the resolve of four successive wielders, and two hundred years of imprisonment seem to him a kind of immortality. There are some who say the youthful enthusiasm of Karnas' new bearer, Tancred Foesmyte, might just prove a match for the scathing wizard; and just as many who say Tancred is beginning to crack already.

KARNAS +3

Equipped abilities:

Cursed weapon
10% chance of Spell Turning against hostile magic
A Talking Sword!

THAC0: +3
Damage: 2D4+3
Damage type: slashing
Weight: 5
Speed Factor: 3
Proficiency Type: Bastard Sword
Type: 1-handed
Requires: 11 Strength
Usable By:
The Foesmyte family line

[ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: Tancred ]

02-25-2002, 06:52 PM	#41
Tancred White Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2001 Location: UK Age: 45 Posts: 1,893	Here's one that any old regulars on the BG2 Bar might well recognise. Karnas The Sword Karnas was once a simple, if ornate blade, forged and wielded by the paladin Rochelle Foesmyte, a famous heroine of the Order of the Radiant Heart. In recognition of her many deeds, including the slaying of the Green Dragon Thak'lary'iit, the sword was blessed, becoming incredibly light and strong; though whether by Helm, Torm or Tyr - or all three - it is unknown. The glowing golden sword did not gain true notoriety until Rochelle took it upon herself to hunt and slay the infamous Karnas Thoth, a powerful outcast who delighted in the chaos his magic could cause. Though he had evaded the scrutiny of the Cowled Wizards and the authorities of Amn, Rochelle her few travelling companions succeeded in running him to ground in a chase that lasted a full three years. Upon his death, Karnas - his body exhausted and his spells drained - began a desperate incantation, the last part of a spell to grant him lichdom. As Rochelle's sword ran him through and the words of power were spoken, something happened that neither of them could have intended - and the soul of the mage ended up inside the blade rather than inside his corpse. Rochelle was surprised, but made this oath with her gods; that she would carry the blade, she and her bloodline, keeping Karnas a prisoner - until such time as the impossible happened and the mage inside became a good man. Karnas was bound to this enchantment, and it seems the prescence of his soul gives the sword - and any who use it - a certain defence against the magic of others. Rochelle's intentions were good, but she underestimated the sheer cynicism in the wizard's personality. Over the generations Karnas - who has retained the use of his voice - has been the curse upon the family Foesmyte. His jibes and taunts have worn down the resolve of four successive wielders, and two hundred years of imprisonment seem to him a kind of immortality. There are some who say the youthful enthusiasm of Karnas' new bearer, Tancred Foesmyte, might just prove a match for the scathing wizard; and just as many who say Tancred is beginning to crack already. KARNAS +3 Equipped abilities: Cursed weapon 10% chance of Spell Turning against hostile magic A Talking Sword! THAC0: +3 Damage: 2D4+3 Damage type: slashing Weight: 5 Speed Factor: 3 Proficiency Type: Bastard Sword Type: 1-handed Requires: 11 Strength Usable By: The Foesmyte family line [ 02-25-2002: Message edited by: Tancred ] __________________ \"HELP! I\'ve superglued myself to a flaming bowling ball!\"