A singing sword was either a +1 greatsword,[2] or a +3 bastard sword, made of silver, that sang constantly, and loudly, when drawn.[1] They were specifically crafted for members of the Harpers.[2]
Powers[]
The song of the singing sword increased the morale of its wielder, increasing their capabilities in combat and protecting them from mind-altering effects.[2] The more powerfully-enchanted version of the weapon granted completely immunity from these effects, and caused the spell emotion to only incite rage within the wielder. The song could also induce a suggestion like effect in certain nearby creatures within earshot, cause shriekers to remain perfectly still and counteracted the songs of harpies.[1]
Despite the powers of the sword's song, they could be negated by a counter-harmony sung by a bard.[1]
History[]
The goddess Eilistraee gifted twenty holy singing bastard swords to Qilue Veladorn and the drow Protectors of the Song of the Promenade of the Dark Maiden.[3]
Notable Owners[]
- Birdsong, a tabaxi bard from Chult in the late-15th century DR.[4]
- Eilistraee, the Dark Maiden would sometimes wield dual singing swords of dancing +3 rather than her signature Moonsword.[5]
- Qilué Veladorn, the legendary Eilistraean priestess and one of the Seven Sisters.[6]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Daughter of the Drow
- Video Games
- Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ed Greenwood (September 1980). “Bazaar of the Bizarre: Arbane's Sword of Agility, Glowing Globe and Singing Sword”. In Jake Jaquet ed. Dragon #41 (TSR, Inc.), p. 30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Sean K. Reynolds, Duane Maxwell, Angel McCoy (August 2001). Magic of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 144. ISBN 0-7869-1964-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 16–17. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ BKOM Studios (2017). Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 13–16. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Elaine Cunningham (September 1996). Daughter of the Drow (Mass Market Paperback). (TSR, Inc), p. 324. ISBN 978-0786905140.