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Coup de Grace, or the Final Strike, as it is sometimes called, is a true legend. Heralded as the greatest fencing sword in [[Mistone]], the Coup de Grace has only possibly surfaced twice in recorded history. Rumored to have been created by the dwarven smith Berhand Silverbeard, the existence of this item has never been truly confirmed. | |||
One such record is of orcish origin; therefore slightly less trustworthy. This depiction speaks of a shining metal needle, two and a half feet in length, which shimmered brightest blue as it was swung, as if it cut the air itself. Obviously I retell this depiction with a touch more flair than its original author; Orcish never translates delicately to Common (or any other language, for that matter). Nevertheless, the tale tells of a war band ambushing a passing shopkeep, a successful raid until a passing rider stopped to aid the stricken merchant. The [[orcs]] tell of a brilliant flash of blue when they charged the rider, who was either elven or [[human]]. Blinking, they looked back to see the head of their warleader tumble from his shoulders, his chain coif sliced through with a cleaner cut than could be believed. They then mention a "dr'gonba," or "tactical retreat," which in Orcish means "running away without screaming too loudly." Although a rough translation, this is said to be the first recorded sighting of this wondrous weapon. | One such record is of orcish origin; therefore slightly less trustworthy. This depiction speaks of a shining metal needle, two and a half feet in length, which shimmered brightest blue as it was swung, as if it cut the air itself. Obviously I retell this depiction with a touch more flair than its original author; Orcish never translates delicately to Common (or any other language, for that matter). Nevertheless, the tale tells of a war band ambushing a passing shopkeep, a successful raid until a passing rider stopped to aid the stricken merchant. The [[orcs]] tell of a brilliant flash of blue when they charged the rider, who was either elven or [[human]]. Blinking, they looked back to see the head of their warleader tumble from his shoulders, his chain coif sliced through with a cleaner cut than could be believed. They then mention a "dr'gonba," or "tactical retreat," which in Orcish means "running away without screaming too loudly." Although a rough translation, this is said to be the first recorded sighting of this wondrous weapon. | ||