Blackguards Blade

Made of black iron and covered in evil symbols engraved in the blade.

Book of Vile Darkness 3.5
By Monte Cook

This +2 longsword adds +10 damage to the wielder’s smite good ability.

Caster Level: 13th; Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, unholy blight, creator must be evil; Market Price: 9,515 gp; Weight: 4 lb.

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