Excellent, I was hoping someone else would remember the game. Yes, I concur the game was not the greatest of it's genre but was quite addicitive. To all that replied to my rather crypic post, i salute you.
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"You all wished me to arouse the blade and use it. Now, I think, we begin to understand the consequences. The Black Sword must be fed. It will feed on friends if it cannot feed on enemies......"