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This is a sword based on the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. Let me know what you think.


Sword of Truth
Thaco- +5 vs. creatures of opposite alignment
+4 vs. creatures of non-opposite alignment
Special Abilities- +5 to hit vs creatures of opposite alignment. Adds 5 hp to weilder per succesful hit against creatures of opposite alignment. +4 to hit vs creatures of non-opposite alignment. -2 hp to weilder per succesful hit against creaures of non-opposite alignment.
Damage type- slashing
Weight- 3
Speed Factor- 2
Proficecy Type- Long Sword
Type- 1 handed
Requires- 8 strength
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Can't say I know what the Sword of Truth actually is. Is it worth reading? What's it about?
BTW, what exactly do you mean by 'opposite alignmen'? Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil seems straightforward enough, but what would something like True Neutral's opposite be? If used in the game I wouldn't like the sound of the -2hp to wielder against non-opposite aligned characters... :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Callimar:
<STRONG>Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil seems straightforward enough, but what would something like True Neutral's opposite be? </STRONG>
If we accept Lawful Good and Chaotic Evil to be opposite then does that mean that Neutral Good and Neutral Evil are opposite (surely their not they share their neutrality)?

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The Sword of Truth is a magical sword which will cut through anything and is extreamly devistating but only if the weilder of the sword see his target as wrong. The sword will not cut in anything that the weilder does not see as wrong. When a person is killed by the sword the sword inflicts exteam pian on the weilder unless he had a lot of rage and thought the target deservied it. I used the -2 hp to represent the pain that is inflicted. The novels are very good and are also really deep look into society while still keeping yu interested.
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I'll cahnge the sword to only be useable by chaotic good/ evil and lawful good/ evil characters.
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Well, it is straightforward, yes? Lawful-chaotic, good-evil. Nae problems there. Besides, if you read the alignment descriptions you'll see it says something about chaotic evil characters being 'the bane of all that is good and organised', and Lawful Good fits that bill, yeh?
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Deep look into soceity eh? Sounds good, I'll read it if I can actually find it.
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Does it look deep into our society or a fictional one?

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Probably both. :cool:
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Post by Prad »

The books are very good, although none of them reach the high level attained by the first book in the series "The Wizard's First Rule".

BTW @Red Inquisition... What about the a special function of the sword that acts only when it is used out of love - I can't think of an ability,but it is in the books.
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Dude, "Wizard's First Rule" was so awful. Gah. It's like this Terry Goodkind hack decided to see how many fantasy cliches he could fit into one book. Tolkien must be spinning in his grave. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Metatron:
<STRONG>Dude, "Wizard's First Rule" was so awful. Gah. It's like this Terry Goodkind hack decided to see how many fantasy cliches he could fit into one book. Tolkien must be spinning in his grave.</STRONG>

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I would also recommend the Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth series.
This is one of the best series I ever read. Much suspense and twists and turns, while still imparting life's insights into human interaction effectively. :)
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Originally posted by Lorsadan:
<STRONG>I would also recommend the Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth series.
This is one of the best series I ever read. Much suspense and twists and turns, while still imparting life's insights into human interaction effectively. :) </STRONG>
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In regards to the sword of truth; (if I remember correctly) its' true powers do not work unless one is the true seeker which a Wizard of the first order would recognize once certin critieria is met. In addition I believe it becomes more deadly in certain circumstnces.
Isn't one unable to use the sword effectively if the the wielder believes the target is the same alignment as themselves unless they find a way to turn the blade white? How would you incorporate these in the description Mr. Red Inquistion?
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Nope. I never smoked crack or use any illegal drugs in my life and never intend to. :)
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Post by Orland »

You know, when I think devestating, I think Vorpal for some reason :D

Make the Sword of Truth +3, and instead of that alignment damage, make it 20% chance to slay character of opposite alignment per hit. Also, make it not usuable by true neutral character and increase the speed to 3.

I hope this helps :)

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Post by KensaiRyu »

I like the Terry Goodkind series of books as well and no I dont smoke crack. Different strokes for different folks...I also think Tolkien is the best, and will always be, however he aint coming out with any more books :( , and Terry Goodkind is.
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