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| This yellow-hued sword is legendary among the native people of Frosgard. They claim that it was carried by their hero Eric, who it seemed was never prepared for battle. It is supposed to have surfaced from a lake when Eric cried ut, "Yoohoo!"
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| -5 accuracy, -5 endurance, +50 luck
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| The Mevan Sword is pure evil. It surfaced
early this century, after being buried under a pile of rubble
since the Great Cataclysm. It is not known who made it, or why,
but most who have used it either swore by it or died by it.
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| Breaks after first use
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| Jorhgamesh was comissioned by Olaf the Fat
during his short reign as Jarl of Frosgard. He believed that with
this sword he could conquer and unite all the Clans of Chedian
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| -50 to SP, +20 to accuracy, +10 to speed
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| Long ago, there was a group of Chedian
warriors lead by a man named Halfred the Black. This dagger was
his constant companion. After his death, the dagger was buried
with him. His grave however was soon looted, it's contents taken
and sold.
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| Increased Damage, Increased chance to hit, Increased
speed
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| Named after the Old Ursanian Emperor who commited
suicide in 225 BC, this is the dagger that he used to finally end
his life. Emperor Integris was often called the "Suicidal
Emperor" because of his many attempts to end his own life.
Ironically, on most of his attempts, the weapon broke in his hand before
he could complete the task.
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| +35 to hit and damage, +15
pts poison, Fragile
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| This axe is named after the Sturmford warrior Sven
Bloodaxe who was ever victorious in combat. Although it is denied
by many, he finally died in 340 AC of old age.
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| 40%
chance to "poison" target at GM level, +20 Endurance +10 to all
resistances
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| This axe was forged 200 BC in Minespring. The dwarves
of that era were exceptional at their ability to create
incredible weapons. In 73 AC, Ichvan I tried to convince the
dwarves to begin making weapons for his new Mendossian Army.
After 2 years of negotiation, Ichvan tired of their refusals and
razed Minespring.
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| Fragile, Extra damage, +6 Armsmaster
+6 Blade skill, Regeneration
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| Made of Elemental Thjorad, this weapon was one
of the finest creations from the famed weaponsmith Borfinn
Ironhands. He always claimed he was not adept at making missle
throwers, but this weapon is clearly the finest example of
anything he ever made.
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| 100% accuracy
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| This dagger was given to Aesir the
Scholar as a reward in the Thronish town of Nirheim. She spent
most of her life travelling from town to town across Chedian
healing children and teaching her skills to townsfolks. A
Merchant gave up his prized dagger as a gift for saving the life of
his son.
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| Slow, +100 HP,3 attacks
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| Tillhygge was unearthed on the Isle of
Ashes in 75 AC when a group of Scavengers were picking through
the remains of Verhoffin's Tower. When they returned to the
mainland, they claimed it to be haunted by the ghost of Verhoffin
himself and soon sold the axe.
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| +30 accuracy, +10 strength, of Disease, of Mastery
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| This bow was carried into battle by
the mighty warrior Halfnorr the Ox-Shouldered. It conferred upon
him great strength and skill. He was slain by another warrior,
Sven Bloodaxe, when they met in battle in Thjorgard.
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+10 to all stats, + 7 bow
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| This device was created by the mad
scholar Roj'ere sometime before his death in 320 AC. He was
called a genius by some, a madman by others. This paticular
invetion uses a strange black powder to propel a projectile from
it's muzzle. Roj'ere was extremely proud of this invention, but died
before he could refine it and make it safer to use.
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| Bypass
AC, Extra Damage, Slow Reload, 2% chance per use of breaking and
causing damage to player.
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| Gungnir was fashioned by Hanndl himself to serve as
his weapon during the Great Reckoning that is fated to happen one
day. On the day Krohn forsaw the coming of this day, he demanded
all his gods arm themselves with weapons of great power. Somehow,
Hanndl's spear surfaced in Chedian
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| of puncturing (20%
chance to bypass monster AC). Extra Damage
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| This spear was cast over the heads of the Tredskas
rebels by Krohn himself when they rebelled against the gods and
tried to capture Arslegard. Desipte their leader being one of the
most powerful magicians of the time, and the army made up of
hundreds of thousands of skilled warriors, not a single Tredskas rebel
left the battlefield that day. Korhn left this spear behind as a
warning to mortals who thought to rebel.
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| -10 to AC, -20
endurance. Of grandmasters, of everlasting, +30 might.
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| This halberd is said to carry with it the souls
of men slain by it. It has an unusual effect on those wielding
it. It's first owner was said to have gone mad. It's second owner
gave it away and threw himself from a cliff. The tales of tragedy
this halberd carries is long and sad.
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| Vampiric, +20 Might. 10% chance of insanity per week, 10% chance -30% HP per week.
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| Literally Old Ursanian for "Stick Cutter"
This is the only surviving example left. It was used by the
Ursanian Persana Garda, the men who were personally responsible
for the Emperor's safety. This weapon contributed in no small
part to the fear the Persana Garda put in the hearts of men.
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|
5% chance to cast "Enrage" on target at GM level +30 might +10
endurance
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| Vanir's Hammer was created by the legendary
sorcerer Vanir several hundred years ago. He was as adept at
wielding this weapon as he was at sorcery. Many people comment
how this is not a hammer, but a cudgel, to which Vanir would
reply "But what is a hammer? Does the name matter if it can crush
skulls?" Not many on the receiving end of his hammer argued with
him.
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| 5% chance to cast "Enrage" on target at GM level
+30 might +10 endurance
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| Blutterbunger was a popular weapon in 480 AC
when it was discovered. It has the ability to confound an
opponent, making it extremly popular in barroom brawls as well as
on the battlefield. It was owned by Fyri the Goat-Face until, in
a barfight, he somehow managed to hit himself with it and knocked
himself unconscious.
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| 5% chance of stunning opponent, of
bruisers, of edges. If fail vs skill 70% chance knocking self
unconscious
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| This morning star is named after the
mythical hero Manarus who became the guiding star in the northern
sky. The history of this weapon is not known, but it is said to
bestow great skill on magic users.
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| +80 SP, of grandmasters, of the jajarb.
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| This staff is made of an unknown metal. It is
surprisingly light, and also very, very old. It was found with
documents written in Old Ursanian that suggest it predates even
the earliest mention of the Ursanian Empire. Not even the
documents explain who made it, how they made it, or where it came
from.
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| + 20 Endurance, +20 Might, of Everlasting, of
Diamonds, of Masters
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| This maul first appeared about 10 years AC, when
most people were still picking up the pieces of the Great
Cataclysm. It is said to be made out of pure Elemental Thjorad,
and is very, very heavy. Many smiths have tried to copy this maul,
and have only suceeded in making very heavy magic items.
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+5-15 points elemental attack 10% chance of killing target.
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| This is the club that General Spencer
used to keep his troops in line. He often found them playing card
games intstead of staying at their posts, so he had this magical
club created to "inspire" them to do their jobs. It proved to
be very effective.
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| +10 to Speed. Very Fast. of Jitterbug
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| Mjulnir is often called "The Hammer of the Gods"
and for good reason. It is said that the god Krohn lost it when
he hurled it at his wife after a quarrel. It is a massive weapon,
meant to be wielded by a massive warrior. It is also rumored that
Krohn has vowed to reclaim his weapon, and destroy the man who has kept
it from him.
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| +16-25 pts of Elemental Damage. +60 might.
Divine intervention will always fail. -20 speed.
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| Legend has it this armor was a gift from
Igrassa herself to Dagna Kramartrag, for his service to her
temple.
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| +10 to Magic stat
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| This armor was allegedly made from the
chains some ghosts carry with them. Whether it is true or not, it
certainly has some ghostly properties. It weighs nearly nothing
at all, and carries with it a foreboding cloud. It also seems to
make the same sound as the poor souls who are chained to the place of
their death.
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| Of regeneration, 10% chance of opponent
becoming afraid.
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| This armor was worn by Leit the Crusader
during his reign as leader of the Thronheim Clan. It was with
this armor he slayed the foul creatures that inhabited the area
that would become Thronheim City. It is said to prevent sword
from ever touching skin.
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| +40 AC vs melee attacks, -10 AC vs
ranged attacks
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| It is said that this helm is made from the skull
of Ilthic, the most powerful witch of the Ursanian Empire. Rumor
is, Emperor Ralfor himself severed her head. After removing the
unnecessary parts, he had the new helmet enchanted against
magical attacks.
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| +20 all resistances. +20 AC vs magic
attacks
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| Pitted and dented, this helm does not look like
much. Looks can be deceiving however. Brongnoker was made before
the founding of the Ursanian Empire, with long lost forging
techniques. This helm is probably the finest protection for the
head in the world.
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| +10 all stats, +10 Armor skill
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| These boots were made for walking. However,
because of the special enchantments put upon them to protect the
traveller's feet, they have been used more often by the fortunate
soldier who happened upon them.
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| +10 speed, of
Everlasting, of regeneration, of amelieoration. +10 to all resistances
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| This pair of soft leather gloves was found outside
Verhoffin's tower in 300 AC. They are soft, and somewhat
slippery. No matter the size of the wearer's hand, they seem to
always fit.
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| -10 to accuracy +10 Luck +5 disarm trap
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| This sheild was carried by the mighty warrior
Hrothgar Krohnssen. He claimed to be the son of Krohn himself,
and possesed mighty strength. When a witch told him he was to be
killed by an arrow, he had this shield constructed to protect him
from that fate. Unfortunately, the arrow that killed him struck him from
behind.
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| + 30 AC vs. Missle weapons
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| This belt was looted from the Chasm of the Dead, and
is allegedly the belt that was worn by Emperor Hubris himself
when he began to forge the Ursanian Empire. Some scholars believe
that this belt helped him defeat the invaders and forge an
empire.
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| +30 Might; Increased chance to hit target, of
endurance, of protection, of armsmastery.
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| Weregild was created by Snorri the Dwarf as a
wedding gift for his soon to be son-in-law. Unfortunately,
another of his daughter's suitor's became jealous and stole the
ring on the wedding night. In his rage, he cursed the ring, and gave
it back to the newlyweds. Seeing through his deception, Snorri slew
the suitor and cast the ring away.
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| +1000 gold per week.
-40 party endurance
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| Soulband wasn't so much created as it was evolved
from something else. It started it's life as a trinket worn by a
small child who became possessed by a Revenant. Since that time
it has passed from owner to owner, taking a little piece of them
with when it passed to it's new owner.
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| +5 Light;+3
Meditiation +50 SP, of speed
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| Sturkabygel was looted from the dwarven town of
Minespring when it was razed by Ichvan I in 75 AC. It was taken
by one of his soldiers who went on to become one of his most
prominent generals. After his death, it was kept in the family as
an heirloom. It was taken from them by the Thjoradric Raiders during a
raid of Heronport.
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| +10 Might; +5 endurance +100 HP
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| Some claim that Lubricious was actually made from
these ingredients: the slip of a snake, the sly of a fox, and the
nimbleness of a hare. It was given to Helga Gunnarsdotir by a
salacious suitor. Not caring a whit for him, she promptly sold
the ring.
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| +20 AC; +5 dodging -3% to Damage
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| This amulet was a gift from The Green Man.
Very few are blessed with a visit to The Green Man, and fewer
still have a gift bestowed upon them for it.
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| +20 SP; +3
meditation +5 Light, +5 Spirit, of regeneration
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| This amulet was carried by the four mystical
sages, Dirk, Stig, Nasty, and Barry. These four men had, for a
time carried a message of peace and happiness to the Chedian,
before they were chased out forever. In their hurry to go, they
left this behind.
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| +5 Dark; +3 Perception, of amelioration, of
lurking.
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| This pendant was taken by Nazrim
the Assassin from Verhoffin's Tower around 10 BC. Nazrim had been
charged with slaying Verhoffin for his insolence towards the
Ursanian Empire. Many think that it is that event, the attempted
assassination of Verhoffin that caused the Great Cataclysm.
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+5 All magic skills; +3 Learning +3 meditation
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| The Fizbin always seems to appear
in the worst of times. Just when someone thinks things can't get
any worse, they acquire the Fizbin. It's fame preceeds it, and
most owners have a hard time getting rid of it.
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| Party
Luck -20; chance of encounter +15%
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| Beggers are often seen in the major towns of
Chedian, and many complain to have any sort of adverse condition.
Oftentimes, a healer would curse the begger with the affliction
he claimed to have. One begger, Haelik the Diseased, created this
amulet to protect himself from such healers.
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| Immune to all
conditions, -3 learning, gain 85% of normal experience.
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| This heart shaped amulet was created in honor
of Fre, the goddess of Vita. It was last carried by D'vorna
Life-Toucher, the Healer who travelled through Chedian healing
it's inhabitants for exorborant prices. He was found stealing
from the house of a rich merchant in Thjorgard, and was put to death.
This ring was taken from him as payment for the things he stole.
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| +50 to HP; -10 SP, of regenerationfragile
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| During the Rise of the Old Ursanian
Empire, there were great Gladiatorial Games held in honor of the
current Emperor's feast-day. The greatest Gladiator of those
games was honored with a set of armor and weapon. When he wore
this prize all would know his greatness and would probably decide not to
mess with him as well. Usable by Mercenary and Gladiator only.
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| +2 body building,+4 armsmaster (+ 40 to hit with
complete set)
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| During the Rise of the Old Ursanian
Empire, there were great Gladiatorial Games held in honor of the
current Emperor's feast-day. The greatest Gladiator of those
games was honored with a set of armor and weapon. When he wore
this prize all would know his greatness and would probably decide not to
mess with him as well. Usable by Mercenary and Gladiator
only.
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| +2 body building,+4 might (+ 10 all stats
w/complete set)
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| During the Rise of the Old Ursanian
Empire, there were great Gladiatorial Games held in honor of the
current Emperor's feast-day. The greatest Gladiator of those
games was honored with a set of armor and weapon. When he wore
this prize all would know his greatness and would probably decide not to
mess with him as well. Usable by Mercenary and Gladiator
only.
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| +2 body building,+2 armor (Of Regenereration with
complete set.)
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| During the Rise of the Old Ursanian Empire, there
were great Gladiatorial Games held in honor of the current
Emperor's feast-day. The greatest Gladiator of those games was
honored with a set of armor and weapon. When he wore this prize
all would know his greatness and would probably decide not to mess with
him as well. Usable by Mercenary and Gladiator only.
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| +2
body building,+2 learning (+10 all resistances with complete
set)
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| During the Rise of the Old Ursanian Empire,
there were great Gladiatorial Games held in honor of the current
Emperor's feast-day. The greatest Gladiator of those games was
honored with a set of armor and weapon. When he wore this prize
all would know his greatness and would probably decide not to mess with
him as well. Usable by Mercenary and Gladiator only.
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| +2
body building,+2 dodge (Spry * with complete set)
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| There is a myth of
a great Holy Warrior named Broderick, who was charged by the Gods
to destroy the demon Nodens for them. With his mighty sword he
destroyed the demon and presented the Gods with the trophy of the
demon's ugly head. The Gods were so pleased they infused his
weapon and armor with a little of their power to protect him. This is
thought to be the very sword he used to kill the great beast.
Usable by Crusader and Paladin only.
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| +2 blade,+2
learning (+ 40 to hit with complete set)
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| There is a myth of a great Holy
Warrior named Broderick, who was charged by the Gods to destroy
the demon Nodens for them. With his mighty sword he destroyed the
demon and presented the Gods with the trophy of the demon's ugly
head. The Gods were so pleased they infused his weapon and armor
with a little of their power to protect him. This is thought to be
the very armor he wore. Usable by Crusader and Paladin only.
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| +2 blade,+2 armor (+ 10 all resistances w/complete
set)
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| There is a myth of a great Holy Warrior
named Broderick, who was charged by the Gods to destroy the demon
Nodens for them. With his mighty sword he destroyed the demon and
presented the Gods with the trophy of the demon's ugly head. The
Gods were so pleased they infused his weapon and armor with a
little of their power to protect him. This is thought to be the very
armor he wore. Usable by Crusader and Paladin only.
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| +2
blade,+2 Might (Of Regenereration with complete set.)
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| There is a myth of a great Holy
Warrior named Broderick, who was charged by the Gods to destroy
the demon Nodens for them. With his mighty sword he destroyed the
demon and presented the Gods with the trophy of the demon's ugly
head. The Gods were so pleased they infused his weapon and armor with a
little of their power to protect him. These are thought to be the
very gloves he wore. Usable by Crusader and Paladin only.
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| +2 blade,+2 Vita (+10 all stats with complete set)
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| There is a myth of a great Holy Warrior
named Broderick, who was charged by the Gods to destroy the demon
Nodens for them. With his mighty sword he destroyed the demon and
presented the Gods with the trophy of the demon's ugly head. The
Gods were so pleased they infused his weapon and armor with a
little of their power to protect him. This is thought to be the very
amulet he wore. Usable by Crusader and Paladin only.
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| +2
blade,+2 Armsmaster (of Arms Mastery with complete set)
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| Followers of Skraelos, when they reached the
highest state of communion with him, were awarded objects to show
their status. No scholar has reached this status in many years,
but the objects still exist (having been stolen from the
Skraelene vaults most likely). This probably belonged to one of those
great Scholars. Usable by Scholar and Lich only.
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| +2
Dark,+2 armsmaster (of Death with complete set)
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| Followers of Skraelos, when they
reached the highest state of communion with him, were awarded
objects to show their status. No scholar has reached this status
in many years, but the objects still exist (having been stolen
from the Skraelene vaults most likely). This probably belonged to one of
those great Scholars. Usable by Scholar and Lich only.
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+2 Dark,+2 Meditation (+ 10 all resistances w/complete set)
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| Followers of Skraelos, when they reached the
highest state of communion with him, were awarded objects to show
their status. No scholar has reached this status in many years,
but the objects still exist (having been stolen from the
Skraelene vaults most likely). This probably belonged to one of those
great Scholars. Usable by Scholar and Lich only.
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| +2
Dark,+2 Learning (Of Jajarb with complete set.)
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| Followers of Skraelos, when they reached the
highest state of communion with him, were awarded objects to show
their status. No scholar has reached this status in many years,
but the objects still exist (having been stolen from the
Skraelene vaults most likely). This probably belonged to one of those
great Scholars. Usable by Scholar and Lich only.
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| +2
Dark,+2 elemental (+10 all stats with complete set)
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| Followers of Skraelos, when they reached the
highest state of communion with him, were awarded objects to show
their status. No scholar has reached this status in many years,
but the objects still exist (having been stolen from the
Skraelene vaults most likely). This probably belonged to one of those
great Scholars. Usable by Scholar and Lich only.
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| +2
Dark,+2 ID Monster (+20 to speed with complete set)
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| Hundred's of years ago, the Priests of
Ratatosk had their own smiths. These smiths forged weapons and
armor to protect the priests when they accompanied the Crusaders
on their Holy Wars. There would probably have been a lot fewer
priests around if this had not been done. Usable by Healer and Priest
only.
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| +2 Light,+2 Might (of Body with complete set)
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| Hundred's of years ago, the Priests of Ratatosk
had their own smiths. These smiths forged weapons and armor to
protect the priests when they accompanied the Crusaders on their
Holy Wars. There would probably have been a lot fewer priests
around if this had not been done. Usable by Healer and Priest only.
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| +2 Light,+2 Spirit (+10 all stats with complete set)
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| Hundred's of years ago, the Priests of Ratatosk
had their own smiths. These smiths forged weapons and armor to
protect the priests when they accompanied the Crusaders on their
Holy Wars. There would probably have been a lot fewer priests
around if this had not been done. Usable by Healer and Priest only.
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| +2 Light,+2 Meditation (+ 10 all resistances w/complete
set)
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| Hundred's of years ago, the Priests of
Ratatosk had their own smiths. These smiths forged weapons and
armor to protect the priests when they accompanied the Crusaders
on their Holy Wars. There would probably have been a lot fewer
priests around if this had not been done. Usable by Healer and Priest
only.
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| +2 Light,+2 Repair Item (of Repair item 3 with
complete set)
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| Hundred's of years ago, the Priests of
Ratatosk had their own smiths. These smiths forged weapons and
armor to protect the priests when they accompanied the Crusaders
on their Holy Wars. There would probably have been a lot fewer
priests around if this had not been done. Usable by Healer and Priest
only.
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| +2 Light,+2 speed (+20 to speed with complete
set)
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