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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Volaran" data-source="post: 80167" data-attributes="member: 592">Well, the 2E supplement "The Elves of Evermeet" had a bit of info on them, as well as a table for generating random powers for them.  I believe there was also info on their history.  The 2E supplement "Cormanthyr: Empire of Elves" might also have some info, though I do not recall.  The Elaine Cunningham books would be the other obvious source.Basically, they were swords created by elven High Mages that grow in power with each generation.  Only elves can use them supposedly, though one half elf currently does.  Upon taking up a Moonblade, the potential weilder is tested by the sword.  If the elf is found worthy, the sword is theirs.  If they are found wanting, they are destroied.  At some point in their lives, for example when they couldn't otherwise survive a situation, the sword gains a new power that is represented by a rune on the blade.  For example, to let its owner survive a fire, it might develop a power to imbue energy resistence.  This is a part I'm not so clear on, but I think the blades are supposed to determine elven succession within certain families.  Some moonblades go dead when taken by someone who is the last of their line, as the family the blade was gifted to is essentially dead.If you were going to introduce one to your campaign, I would recommend ignoring the table though.  I consider the Moonblades minor artifacts, since after a few generations, their powers would exceed the limitations on powers inherent in magical weapons (max +10 equivilent powers).  A Moonblade's history should, in my opinion, be something I DM takes time to create.  This includes past weilders, explanations of how each gifted the blade with a power, general history of the family the Moonblade belonged to, ect.Hope that helps</blockquote>

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