Sun Blade
This sword's enchantment enables the sun blade to be wielded as if it were a short sword with respect to encumbrance, weight, speed factor, and ease of use (the weapon appears to be a bastard sword, and inflicts bastard sword damage, but the wielder feels and reacts as if the weapon were a short sword). Any individual able to use either a bastard sword or a short sword with proficiency is proficient in the use of a sun blade.
In normal combat, the glowing, golden blade of the weapon is equal to a sword +2. Against evil creatures, its bonus is +4. Against creatures of the Negative Material Plane or those drawing power from that plane (such as certain undead), the sword inflicts double damage. Furthermore, the blade has a special sunray power. Once a day, upon command, the blade can be swung vigorously above the head to shed a bright yellow radiance like that of full daylight. The radiance begins shining in a 10-foot radius around the sword wielder, spreading outward at 5 feet per round for 10 rounds after that, creating a globe of light with a 60-foot radius. When the swinging stops, the radiance fades to a dim glow that persists for another turn before disappearing entirely. All sunblades are of good alignment.
Base Price
20,000