Book of Ages - Livre des Âges




The Seven Swords of Wayland

par Nordag Elbereth de Mirmir - The Wanderer


The Swords are made from an alloy of Mythryll and Star Metal. The magical bonuses of these swords are effective on all the planes of existence.

Number within
100' radius
EgoPersonalityBonusPaladin vs
Baatezu, Tanar'ri
Anti-Paladin vs
Aasimon, Archon
1624+1+2+2
2927+2+3+3
31129+3+4+4
41432+3+5+5
51634+4+6+6
61937+4+7+7
72644+5+8+8

For all swords:

  • Shines with a cold blue light (as spell) when within 60' of a creature from another plane than the wielder
  • All are recognizable at sight for what they are by Aasimon, Archon, Baatezu and Tanar'ri
  • Wielder is immune to all enchantment/charm spells and receive a +3 on saving throws when subject of a spell from Aasimon, Archon, Baatezu and Tanar'ri.
  • Alignment = True Neutral, with one edge of the sword Lawful Good, while the other is Chaotic Evil.
  • I=18.
  • Know alignment within a 10' radius.
2 swords
Locate object within 120' radius.
4 swords
Telepathy, 60 yards - twice per day.
6 swords
Heal - Once per day.
7 swords
If the Seven Swords are brought together, the wielders may then call Shaïtan. They can destroy him for eternity, or let him take shape and presence where they are. Great was the power of Shaïtan, but the eons past have drained his power enough so that now he can be destroyed. In any case, Shaïtan is freed from his non-dimensional jail from the deepest dungeon under the last plane of the Nine Hells. If he is liberated, he will rapidly regain his power, and only the alliance of the Greater Powers will succeed in returning him to his goal.

Actually, the Seven Swords of Wayland are located

Albyon
Magical Focus of Mount Yvvinor in Abeir-Toril, west of the Herald Holdfast. Currently wielded by Gouina Oflem, nephew of Jander Sunstar who had just been sent into Ravenloft.
Belech
In possession of a drow surviver from a crashed spelljamming ship near the town of Everlund in Abeir-Toril. Wielded by Gylaeën Talos from there for three months and then stolen by Blast Byrmsbane in Ardeep Forest, after he went insane. He then gave it to Manshoon of Zhentil Keep.
Elidon
In the ruins of Ascore in Abeir-Toril.
Klaüs
In Menzoberranzan, house Barrison del'armgo, weapon master in Abeir-Toril.
Maurax
On the dead body of a paladin from Avalon on the Astral plane.
Solas
In possession of Sardö Nümspâ, a Pit Fiend (Greater Baatezu) in Hells.
Urias
In Sueño (the plane of Dreams), in possession of Miranda.

Some sages believe that Shaïtan is actually rising in power. It is rumored that he is responsible for the creation of the demi-plane of Ravenloft. If it is so, then it is possible that all the evil present there will strengthen him.