Sword of Ulqvist

The Sword of Ulqvist belonged to the ancient Harman chieftain Ulqvist Baegfotur.

Description

The sword dates to the second century and it belonged to an ancient chieftain named Ulqvist Baegfotur. He is believed to have been living in the mountains of Harm. Historical texts describe him as being quite intelligent, but also brutish. Ruling through the means of might over compassion.

However his sword it far more famous. The blade being close to one meter and half long, with a width of 15 cm, making it the largest sword ever made. Historians believe that this also attests to the size and strength of Ulqvist Baegfotur, for him to be able to wield it. The sword currently resides in the vaults of the Northern Historical Society. The sword is not on display for the general public, due to its mysterious effect called "Baegfotur's Curse". However, a replica is on display in the museum.

The sword is made from an unknown metal or alloy, which is believe to cause its harmful effects. The metal interferes heavily with radio-transmissions and is shown to be non-oxidizing and non-magnetic. While short exposure can cause a rash, it is long time handling; that causes its famed and horrific effect.
There are no texts on the creation of the sword, that could help. Historians believe this is not a coincidence, given its uniqueness. It's likely that Ulqvist Baegfotur, would not want such information to fall in the hands of a rival.

History

The sword was originally buried along with Baegfotur, deep within a hidden cave. The cave must have been discovered again and the sword retrieved, because it found its way to his great granddaughter, Eflir Baegfotur. Her death is described as having been caused by "the anger of her forefather". The sword was afterwards returned to it's tomb. The sword doesn't show up again in historical records, until six hundred years later in the chronicles of the Volgerfing dynasty. King Ein The Bold and his wife Queen Lweni of Fjurlos are described as having falling terribly ill and eventually die due to Baegfotur's Curse. The sword is described as having been on display in their bedroom. Many more people, both royalty and common, have been noted as dying to the same curse. In 1312 King Gustav II eventually ordered the sword to be buried in the dungeons of Castle Vernsvad. Here it remained until it was discovered again during excavations in 1830. When the people who handled it, fell ill as well, the curse was considered factual. Ever since it has remained in the protected care of the NHS.

Baegfotur's Curse

The sword is made from a metal that will fell anyone wielding it for a long time. Symptoms start with irritated skin and reddish bumps. When exposed for a longer time, boils and blisters will start to develop. Affected individuals will eventually start to experience continuous nausea and also find it hard to keep food down. During the final stage before death, the individual can start to experience hair loss , lose nails or even lose teeth. In some cases even skin decay or haemorrhaging from pores was described.

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Item type

Weapon, Melee

by Atelier de Simon Vouet

A 15th century paint of Eflir Baegfotur