Murandir, the Black Blade

Murandir, Blade of Duty. One of the seven Swords of Avelorn, ancient weapons bestowed with the power to protect to denizens of Aedrus.

History

The Swords of Avelorn were crafted by the high dwarves centuries ago, as weapons to protect the realm. As the human and elven civilizations rose to prominence, the dwarves would eventually recede into the nearby mountains. In the Kingdom era, it was first wielded by Colran Marketh, known as Arath'Marin, who used it until his death at the Fall of Ironpass. It lay dormant in the mountains for years, until Polaris Te'Laetheriel discovered it and began to wield it for herself.

Without fail the bound will draw his sword and finish his task or be finished when his mind is finally seared with duty’s desire.
— Unknown

Attributes

Murandir, the Black Blade

Weapon

Legendary Requires Attunement

Type	Damage	Damage	Range
Martial Melee	1d8+3	Slashing	5 ft

Weight: 5lb

Murandir is a +3 magic weapon, usually in the form of a broadsword, but it can take other shapes depending on the user. It gains powers as it is used. Commander’s Strike. You may use a bonus action and expend 1 charge to direct one of your companions to strike. When you do so, choose a friendly creature who can see or hear you. That creature can immediately use its reaction to make one weapon attack. Compelled Duel. You may use a bonus action and expend 1 charge to compel an opponent into facing you in battle. Use the rules that govern the spell compelled duel but, whenever a Wisdom saving throw is called for, replace it with a Charisma contest. Innate Intelligence. Murandir awakens, communicates with its bearer. Feather Weight. +1 to initiative when wielded. Lose one weapon proficiency. Manoeuvering Attack. When you hit a creature with this magic weapon, you can expend 1 charge to manoeuvre one of your comrades into a more advantageous position. You choose a friendly creature who can see or hear you. That creature can use its reaction to move up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks from the target of your attack. Lawful. Extra 1d6 damage against evil-aligned creatures. Rallying Cry. You may use an action and expend 1 charge to bolster the resolve of your companions. When you do so, all friendly creatures within 30 feet of you, who can see or hear you, gain temporary hit points equal to 1d8 plus your Charisma modifier. Once a creature has benefitted from this effect, it must finish a short or long rest before being able to benefit from it again.