Carvin' Marvin is a magical and highly intelligent bastard sword. It is horribly evil and near impossible to control. Anyone who picks up the sword must roll a quick contest of Wills with the sword. Marvin has an IQ of 18 and 2 levels of strong will. If the wielder fails the sword takes control of the loser's body. All stats are considered the same except for IQ. The possession lasts until the sword is pryed from his hands, usually his cold, dead hands. The rules for Knocking a Weapon Away B111 will be useful when Carvin' Marvin takes over a friend.
Anyone picking the sword up or drawing the sword must have a contest of Wills each time. Gloves do not protect. The sword will attack and kill everyone it can while in control. If it has any goal aside form bloodshed - it is to get that gem-encrusted scabbard or oil the blade.
The sword weighs 5 lbs.
Accuracy +3, Puissance +3, and Great Haste for the first 10 seconds after making the contest of Wills at no fatigue cost.
Though this item sounds cursed it can be put on or taken off at will. When 'readied' the wear becomes stuck to the ground. he can only move if he makes a ST -5 roll. While 'rooted' the person has -2 to all weapon skills except ranged. Dodge is halved as well. The good part is, while rooted, the user will not be hit by any ranged attacks.
Rooted Feet and Deflect Arrows
This is a magical cudgel that once belonged to Finneous Cool, the mightest Leprechaun ever. For starters, the weapon has Staff cast on it, allowing touch spells to be delivered through the cudgel. In addition, it has Accuracy +1 and Pussance +2. Upon command, the cudgel can flare up like a torch, granting light and +2 damage. Embedded in the wood is a ST 10 powerstone though it is not needed to power any of the above abilities. It can also lead the weilder to water but they the user must pay 2 fatigue (or use the stone) and make an IQ roll. Damage for this weapon is as a baton, though small creatures can use it with the staff skill.