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Sword of mighty thews [Relic]

(Magic Item Compendium, page 60)

Price (Item Level): 9,350 gp (12th)
Body Slot: — (held)
Caster Level: 20th
Aura: Strong; (DC 25) abjuration
Activation:
Weight: 8 lb.

This ostentatious greatsword is decorated with golden filigree, and its hilt is set with a large ruby. Along its blade is an inscription in Draconic that reads, “Size is not strength.”

These swords were designed for dragonslayers of great strength. When you wield a sword of mighty thews, it functions as a +1 dragonbane greatsword, provided that you are chaotic good, neutral good, or chaotic neutral.

Relic Power: If you have established the proper divine connection, you are immune to the frightful presence of dragons as long as you wield the sword.
In addition, you gain a +5 luck bonus on Reflex saves against a dragon’s breath weapon.
To use the relic power, you must worship Kord and either sacrifice a 5th-level divine spell slot or have the True Believer feat and at least 9 HD.

Lore: Kord’s high clerics forged these greatswords in homage to the god’s signature weapon, Kelmar. Since their creation, Kord has awarded one every decade to a hero who has earned his favor (Knowledge [religion] DC 20).


Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Sanctify Relic, antidragon aura (SC 14).
Cost to Create: 4,500 gp (plus 350 gp for base item), 360 XP, 9 days.