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[-JR-]

I'm familiar with the elven moonblades, but what of the moonblades granted to Silverstars of Selune? Is there any relation there? I can't find any useful information on them.

Selune moonblades can be used by people other than the original wielder, if Icewind Dale II is to be believed; Emma is willing to give you hers somewhere near Shaengarne if you decline a reward. (Moonblade is also her last name?)

Another distinction, the temporary swords granted by the Moonblade spell, are also connected to Selune on some level if I remember right.

[Bluenose]

As far as I can tell, Moonblade is a spell granted to Silvertars, the specialty priests of Selune, but also one that her regular clerics can learn.

Moon Blade (Alteration, Evocation)
Sphere: Combat, Sun
Range: 0
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Castmg Time: 6
Area of Effect: One swordlike magical construct
Saving Throw: None
This spell brings into being a silent, weightless swordlike construct made of moonlight that extends 4 feet straight out from the caster?s hand. It cannot be dropped, transferred to the grasp of another being, or broken. To strike, it must be wielded as a weapon. The caster?s normal THAC0 applies, but a moon blade is considered a +4 magical weapon for the purpose of what kinds of beings it is able to hit. Its strike drains vitality or life force, causing no visible wounds, but inflicting 1d12+4 points of damage.
Undead are visibly wounded by, a moon blade their substance boils away from its touch, and they suffer 2d12+4 points of damage per blow. A successful moon blade strike temporarily scrambles magic. On the round after being hit, victims cannot cast spells or call on any spell-like abilities. The functioning of existing spell conditions is suspended for that round, and magical items wielded by, the victim do not function for
that round. A moon blade vanishes if its caster is slain or casts any other spell except those that have only verbal components. This spell as no connection with the enchanted items known as moonblades borne and made by some elves.

That's in second edition. In 3rd, I can find no reference at all to the spell. If it was made into a permanent magic item, it would be something unique. I'm afraid I can't find any reference to one.

[-JR-]

The blade of this sword is constructed of a pale white material. It is slightly translucent and appears to glow in dim light. The edge of the blade appears dull and unable to cut even the softest of materials. When used in combat, however, a moonblade is a formidable weapon.
A moonblade bypasses armor and strikes at a target directly. The weapon drains life force and leaves no visible wounds, unless the creature is undead. Undead suffer terrible wounds from a moonblade. Their substance actually seems to boil away, and they suffer double damage.
Moonblade's of Selune are the favored weapons of the priestesses of Selune. They are usually granted only to priestesses who serve the church beyond the call of duty. This weapon was given to Emma Moonblade for her unswerving dedication to the church.

Due to the nature of the blade, this blade cannot be used as a sneak attack weapon.

STATISTICS:

Damage: 1d8 + 2
Attack Bonus: +2
Enchantment: +4
Damage Type: Magic
Special: Double damage to undead
Weight: 2 lb.
Feat Requirement: Martial Weapon, Large Sword
Type: One-handed

Should this be considered non-canonical then?

[Bluenose]

Possibly, though not certainly. There are a lot of unusual materials around, some of which include a natural enhancement bonus and light weight, and double damage to undead is easy enough to get. It might not be from an FR book, but I've got an odd feeling that I have seen something like that after all. I'll check through a few things, and see what I can find.

Edit: And I'll correct one thing, Moonblade is a 3rd edition spell after all.

Edited by Bluenose, 01 February 2011 - 02:03 PM.

[-JR-]

Thanks for checking.

I really do need to just spend the money for more resources.