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Title: Soulsword
Post by: arnecooper on August 28, 2009, 05:32:24 PM

Are the stats for the Soulsword printed anywhere? And where is it hidden? Why is it the only thing that can defeat the Shadowstone?

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Guillaume on August 29, 2009, 03:07:49 AM

Answers are in order.

Yes, the Stats of the Soulswords can be found somewhere.

The are hidden in the Atlas Addendum on page 63.

If you look at it's stats and at the stats of the Shadowstone 4 pages before you'll understand why.

Now, as it's a really old book, things might have changed

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Terry K. Amthor on August 29, 2009, 01:43:54 PM

Quote from: Guillaume on August 29, 2009, 03:07:49 AM

Answers are in order.

Yes, the Stats of the Soulswords can be found somewhere.

The are hidden in the Atlas Addendum on page 63.

If you look at it's stats and at the stats of the Shadowstone 4 pages before you'll understand why.

Now, as it's a really old book, things might have changed

Thanks Guillaume, that is what I planned to put in Artifacts & Lost Tech. As for the location... I have been hinting at it for awhile in the Shadowstone chronicles, but I might as well let the curious GM's know... if you really want...  hmm how do you do the 'hidden' thing?

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: DonMoody on August 29, 2009, 02:16:18 PM

Quote from: Terry Amthor on August 29, 2009, 01:43:54 PM

hmm how do you do the 'hidden' thing?

Like this:

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The text is hidden between two tags.
The tags are  ZZZspoilerZZZ  and  ZZZ/spoilerZZZ  where the tripple Zs are replaced by brackets of [ and ].
Hope this made sense.

DonMoody

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: arnecooper on August 31, 2009, 06:51:39 PM

I don't have the atlas addendum...Is it printed anywhere else? As a curious GM running a campaign that kind of ties into the Shadowstone thing, I would really like to know where the Soulsword is hidden, rather than have to make it up myself.

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Kurgath on September 01, 2009, 06:57:01 AM

I'm actually in exactly the same position - I have closely linked my campaign with the Shadowstone Chronicles and we have just reached the same point in time as the most recent chapter!

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Terry K. Amthor on September 01, 2009, 09:48:41 AM

The soulsword is located...

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Inside the Crystal in the center of the Ahrenthrok. Ondoval and Andraax are the only ones who know it is in there, because of the crystal's rough nature it can only be seen as some sort of dark flaw in the center.  The crystal, now corrupted, would have to be pretty much destroyed in order to free the sword.

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Kurgath on September 01, 2009, 10:55:25 AM

Wow

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: mathhatt on September 01, 2009, 01:24:55 PM

Quote from: Kurgath on September 01, 2009, 10:55:25 AM

Wow

+1  :o

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Guillaume on September 01, 2009, 01:32:59 PM

As it's a most difficult to find book ( it's from the Emer box ) I suppose Terry won't mind. ( Othewise I'm sure somebody will erase what needs to be erased ;D )

Soulsword Stats. Subject to changes without notice  ;D

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Fashioned of pure white eog, the sword has an edge of a silvery alloy. The hilts are of silver and in the pommel is set a clear orb with the faintest blush of blue. Silver runes are etched on the blade.

1. +50 two-handed swords, Sword can only be fumbled on an UM 01.
2. a true Holy weapon, it delivers two Holy Criticals in addition to any normal critical against wielder of Dark Essaence or servants of the Unlife. If wielder is in combat with the wearer of the Shadowstoneand delivers a "D", "E" or "Holy" critical which mentions the neck or a part of the head, the wearer of the Shadowstone is decapitated, and the stone falls to the ground.
3. Wielder may see through darkness or even Shadows of the Shadowstone as if it were daylight.
4. Conversely, wielder stands out through Darkness and Shadows as a figure cloaked in the white carrying a brillant white blade. He can be seen for 5000' in any direction. All who can see the wielder are immune to the negative morale and Maneuver effects of the Shadowstone.
5. All within 500' of the wielder are immune to the ill effects of Shadows
6. Wielder is inside a 10' radius sphere of complete anti-magic when the sword is drawn. Only the inherent abilities of magic items on the wearer's person when the sword is drawn will function. No other spells ( including spells casts from any items ) or items will operate. No RR.
7. Wielder is immune to Heat and Cold; Dragon breath- delivers a mere 1-10 hits.
8. Wielder can be hasted at will.
9. Wielder can parry missile weapons with the same ease as melee.
10. Wielder cannot be stunned while holding the sword.

and I'll go me-tooer for the wow about the location  ;)

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: arnecooper on September 01, 2009, 06:04:46 PM

Oh, that is awesome. Inside the crystal? That is much better than what I could have made up. It also fits perfectly into my campaign. I love it. And thanks for the stats....It all makes perfect sense now.......

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Nejira on September 02, 2009, 05:39:49 AM

So for the curious. Why was the sword hidden?

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Kurgath on September 02, 2009, 06:19:33 AM

Perhaps it wasn't hidden there.....

.......perhaps it was placed there for safekeeping so that the original Daenku Ahrenreth would know where to get it should they ever need it again.

i.e.   "in case of energency, break glass"  !!!

 ;D

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Nejira on September 02, 2009, 06:49:35 AM

Quote from: Kurgath on September 02, 2009, 06:19:33 AM

i.e.   "in case of energency, break glass"  !!!
 ;D

Oooh, clever. That deserves a laugh point ;)

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: yammahoper on September 02, 2009, 08:37:59 AM

Quote from: Nejira on September 02, 2009, 05:39:49 AM

So for the curious. Why was the sword hidden?

Quote from: Nejira on September 02, 2009, 05:39:49 AM

So for the curious. Why was the sword hidden?

Because artifacts have a way of ending up in the wrong hands.  Additionally, the forces of the Unlife would at least hide the thing, try to corrupt it, or destroy it.

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Guillaume on September 02, 2009, 12:23:13 PM

Quote from: Nejira on September 02, 2009, 06:49:35 AM

Oooh, clever. That deserves a laugh point ;)

I agree it's really worth a laugh point, even if it might be not too far from the reality.  ;D

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Witchking20k on September 02, 2009, 03:15:25 PM

LOL

Title: Re: Soulsword
Post by: Kurgath on September 02, 2009, 05:17:14 PM

Thanks folks!

Twas just a little moment of levity during my working day.....

 ;D