Greater Talonstrike Blade
Carried by Eagle Knights against fiends, this silvered blade parries an incoming blow, then binds a struck foe to another plane once a day.
This large +2 striking standard-grade silver Bastard Sword is the signature weapon of many veteran Eagle Knights. It's easily recognized by its distinctively notched blade and the stylized wings adorning its cross guard. These blades are sometimes passed down from generation to generation.
Eagle Knights charged with protecting Andoran's western border against Chelaxian incursion often carry these +2 greater striking standard-grade silver bastard swords, enchanted to offer greater utility when battling fiends. A greater talonstrike blade gains the Grasping Talons activation.
Craft Requirements For a greater talonstrike blade, supply one casting of planar tether.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 14 |
| Price | 4,500 gp |
| Bulk | 1 |
Activations
Defense of Liberty R · Frequency once per hour · Trigger You or your mount are targeted by a physical melee or ranged attack · Requirements You are aware of the attack and are not Off-Guard against it · Effect You or your mount gain a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack.
Grasping Talons R (Arcane) · Frequency once per day · Trigger You hit with a melee Strike using the _greater talonstrike_ blade and deal damage · Effect You cast a 5th-rank _Planar Tether_ on the creature you just dealt damage to, with a DC of 34.