Vel'Nevarith

This scimitar is long and curved wavy blade of black metal with silver flecks. The hilt has four razor start tines curving up towards the central blade. The hilt has a black star sapphire at the crosspoint of the hilt and tang.

The sword requires a successful blade rite to claim ownership and full access to its powers. Any tribe member can challenge the wielder for right to lead the tribe. The owner may lend the blade to any tribe member without losing claim to the blade, and this is most often done to train anticipated heirs.

Powers

Scimitar of Speed +3

The sword has a 14 intelligence and an ego of 17. The blades alignment is Chaotic Good, with a personality that vacillates from focused zen, to psychotic vicious rage. It has the special purpose to defend it clan. It speaks Elven.

It has the following powers:

• Starshine at will, shed from and centered on the blade.
• Superheroism 3/day

Berserk Rage

The wielder can achieve a Berserk rage once per day, gaining the benefits and hindrances of being a Berserker while under the influence of the Berserk rage. The wielder also gains the benefit of a strength spell while under the influence of the sword's magically induced berserk rage, which isn't applicable to other forms of berserker rage. Other Beserker warriors within 50' of the blade wielder gain an additional +1 to hit, +1 to damage and +1 hit point.

Bladesong Lore

The sword has a lore gem in the hilt. The gem grants weapon specialization, or an additional level of weapon proficiency if the wielder is already specialized. The weapon can also teach an ancient form of Dark Elven Bladesong. Any elf in physical possession of the blade can receive the benefits of the knowledge transfer, which must be followed up with physics training to be of any benefit. Training is still arduous, but training time is reduced by 50%.

History

Owned by: T'arkiem Nevarith

The sword was crafted for the Lord Protector of an ancient house of dark elves from Miyeritar. When the entire household was slain during raids around -13,200, the sword wielder fled, hiding amongst fleeing slaves. He taught the slaves to defend themselves and they eventually formed the Nevarith tribe. He lead the tribe secretly through warriors he trained, and eventually passed leadership and the sword to his son.

After centuries, the sword adjusted its allegiance to protect the Nevarith tribe. During blade rite, it will only accept powerful warriors, Bladesingers in particular, who will lead and protect the tribe.