Storm Cleaver

Storm cleavers are powerful two-handed blades imbued with the essence of lightning, the firts one invented ages ago by human tribes. The metal of the blade is charged with electricity, unleashing it upon every strike. At range, it can be focused into a jagged bolt of pure lightning to strike enemies at far. 
To ensure the safety of the wielder, protective enchantments safeguard the user from lightning, be it from the blade or other sources. These enchantments work through the principle of absorption. Should the blade absorb electrical energy from an outside source, it will charge the blade, greatly increasing its power until it bleeds out the surplus energy. However, this has a downside. Once supercharged, its surging power becomes more than its enchantments can contain and at this stage, it will often hurt the wielder, with blisters and scarring being a common result.

Manufacturing process

First the sword is forged. Next, during a thunderstorm, a practitioner of primal magic will guide part of the lightning into the blade, enchanting it with its power.

Item type

Weapon, Melee

Rarity

Rare, even among humans. Usually wielded by powerful champions, martially inclined generals and other people in similar positions

Weight

5 kilo

Base Price

550 coins

Raw materials & Components

Primarily made of metals, though some have theirs decorated with uncut gemstones.

Tools

Weaponsmithing tools are used to forge the balde itself. A primal ritual site, usually somewhere high in altitude, is required to imbue the sword with magic