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The '''''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords''''' is a powerful artifact of the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' setting.   
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The '''''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords''''', also called the '''''Fierce Axe''''', is a powerful artifact of the ''[[World of Greyhawk]]'' setting.   


==Description==
==Description==
The ''Axe'' is a short-handled axe backed by a clawed hammer head. Legends say that it was forged by the First King of the [[Dwarf|dwarves]] for the honor of the god [[Moradin]], and was lost after the [[Invoked Devastation]] and [[Rain of Colorless Fire]].
The ''Axe'' is a short-handled axe backed by a clawed hammer head. Intricate runes are etched into its blade, which is also plated with gold. The head of the ''Axe'' appears to be an erupting volcano with flames forming the head's prongs.  


In the ''[[Epic Level Handbook]]'' the ''Axe'' is described slightly differently. The head of the ''Axe'' appears to be an erupting volcano. The ''Axe'' is a ''+6 keen throwing goblinoid bane dwarven waraxe''.  Any non-dwarf who holds the axe loses some of their vitality, while a dwarf who holds it gains improved darkvision, bonuses to craft checks, and the ability to summon an elder earth elemental.
==Powers==
The ''Axe'' is a ''+6 keen throwing goblinoid bane dwarven waraxe''.  Any non-dwarf who holds the axe loses some of their vitality, while a dwarf who holds it gains improved darkvision, bonuses to craft checks, and the ability to summon an elder earth elemental.


==Other uses==
Suggested means of destroying the ''Axe'' include melting it down in the ''Earthheart Forge'', freely giving it to the [[orc]] gods, or using it to wound Moradin.
''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords'' is also the title of a 1999 ''Dungeons & Dragons'' adventure module written by [[Skip Williams]].


==Bibliography==
==History==
*Collins, Andy, [[Bruce R. Cordell]], and Thomas M. Reid. ''[[Epic Level Handbook]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
Legends say that the ''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords'' was forged by the First King of the [[Dwarf|dwarves]], [[Silvervein Moradinson]], for the honor of the god [[Moradin]]. It was the last of the ''[[Five Great Tools]]''; the others were the ''[[Brutal Pick]]'', the ''[[Earthheart Forge]]'', the ''[[Anvil of Songs]]'', and the ''[[Shaping Hammer]]''. The other four were used to make the fifth.


*[[David "Zeb" Cook|Cook, David]]. ''[[Book of Artifacts]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
An alternate version of the myth, recounted briefly in ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #245, said that the ''Axe'' was forged by the first seven lords of the dwarves using a hammer and anvil left to them by Moradin after the Creation. The powers of the ''Axe'' came from the song the dwarves sang as they forged it.


*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Dungeon Master's Guide]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
The ''Epic Level Handbook'' suggests the ''Axe'' has been lost and rediscovered dozens of times since its creation, each time heralding great change and turmoil among the dwarves. The ''Book of Artifacts'' tells of a dwarf named [[Brassbeard Moradinson|Brassbeard]] slaying his uncle, King [[Irontooth Moradinson]], out of greed for the axe, plunging the dwarves into civil war. The first edition ''Dungon Master's Guide'' says the ''Axe'' was last lost during the [[Invoked Devastation]].


*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]], and [[Brian Blume]]. ''[[Eldritch Wizardry]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1976.
Legend has it that when the ''Axe'' is found again, the [[Age of High Kings]] will return and the dwarven peoples will be reunited at last.


*Henson, Dale, and Doug Stewart, eds. ''[[Encyclopedia Magica]]'' Vol 1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
==Other uses==


*[[Williams, Skip]]. ''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999.  
''[[Axe of the Dwarvish Lords (adventure)|Axe of the Dwarvish Lords]]'' is also the title of a 1999 ''Dungeons & Dragons'' adventure written by [[Skip Williams]]. In the adventure, the player characters must retrieve the artifact the ''Axe of the Dwarvish Lords'' from an evil wizard who has stolen the powerful weapon, and intends to use it to use it to marshall a massive [[goblin]] army against a dwarven community, while avoiding an agent of [[Diirinka]].


==External link==
==Gallery==
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== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axe_of_the_Dwarvish_Lords Axe of the Dwarvish Lords] at Wikipedia.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axe_of_the_Dwarvish_Lords Axe of the Dwarvish Lords] at Wikipedia.
*''[https://www.dmsguild.com/product/17283/Axe-of-the-Dwarvish-Lords-2e Axe of the Dwarvish Lords (Module)] at Dungeon Masters Guild.
==References==
===Citations===
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===Bibliography===
*[[Wolfgang Baur|Baur, Wolfgang]]. "Heart of the Forge: The Dwarven Smithy." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #245. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*Collins, Andy, [[Bruce R. Cordell]], and Thomas M. Reid. ''Epic Level Handbook''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
*[[David "Zeb" Cook|Cook, David]]. ''Book of Artifacts''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''Dungeon Master's Guide''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]], and [[Brian Blume]]. ''Eldritch Wizardry''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1976.
*Henson, Dale, and Doug Stewart, eds. ''Encyclopedia Magica'' Vol 1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
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*[[Wyatt, James]]. ''Dungeon Master's Guide''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2008.


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Greyhawk Item
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords
The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords, as depicted in Axe of the Dwarvish Lords (1999).
General information
Type:Artifact (weapon)
Rules
Caster lvl:Artifact/Deity level
Publishing
First published:Eldritch Wizardry (1976).


The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords, also called the Fierce Axe, is a powerful artifact of the World of Greyhawk setting.

Description

The Axe is a short-handled axe backed by a clawed hammer head. Intricate runes are etched into its blade, which is also plated with gold. The head of the Axe appears to be an erupting volcano with flames forming the head's prongs.

Powers

The Axe is a +6 keen throwing goblinoid bane dwarven waraxe. Any non-dwarf who holds the axe loses some of their vitality, while a dwarf who holds it gains improved darkvision, bonuses to craft checks, and the ability to summon an elder earth elemental.

Suggested means of destroying the Axe include melting it down in the Earthheart Forge, freely giving it to the orc gods, or using it to wound Moradin.

History

Legends say that the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords was forged by the First King of the dwarves, Silvervein Moradinson, for the honor of the god Moradin. It was the last of the Five Great Tools; the others were the Brutal Pick, the Earthheart Forge, the Anvil of Songs, and the Shaping Hammer. The other four were used to make the fifth.

An alternate version of the myth, recounted briefly in Dragon #245, said that the Axe was forged by the first seven lords of the dwarves using a hammer and anvil left to them by Moradin after the Creation. The powers of the Axe came from the song the dwarves sang as they forged it.

The Epic Level Handbook suggests the Axe has been lost and rediscovered dozens of times since its creation, each time heralding great change and turmoil among the dwarves. The Book of Artifacts tells of a dwarf named Brassbeard slaying his uncle, King Irontooth Moradinson, out of greed for the axe, plunging the dwarves into civil war. The first edition Dungon Master's Guide says the Axe was last lost during the Invoked Devastation.

Legend has it that when the Axe is found again, the Age of High Kings will return and the dwarven peoples will be reunited at last.

Other uses

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is also the title of a 1999 Dungeons & Dragons adventure written by Skip Williams. In the adventure, the player characters must retrieve the artifact the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords from an evil wizard who has stolen the powerful weapon, and intends to use it to use it to marshall a massive goblin army against a dwarven community, while avoiding an agent of Diirinka.

  • third Ed. DMG
    third Ed. DMG

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Citations

Bibliography

  • Baur, Wolfgang. "Heart of the Forge: The Dwarven Smithy." Dragon #245. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
  • Collins, Andy, Bruce R. Cordell, and Thomas M. Reid. Epic Level Handbook. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
  • Cook, David. Book of Artifacts. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
  • Gygax, Gary. Dungeon Master's Guide. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
  • Gygax, Gary, and Brian Blume. Eldritch Wizardry. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1976.
  • Henson, Dale, and Doug Stewart, eds. Encyclopedia Magica Vol 1. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1994.
  • Williams, Skip. Axe of the Dwarvish Lords. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. TSR11347
  • Wyatt, James. Dungeon Master's Guide. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2008.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Artifacts and Legends, Pathfinder 1e 11
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Axe of the Dwarvish Lords 3, 8-17, 20, 186, 187, 188
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Book of Artifacts, AD&D 2e 17
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition 124, 156
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition 124, 156
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Dungeon Master's Guide, D&D 4e (Premium Edition) 107, 164, 165, 166
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Dungeon Master's Guide, D&D 5e 221-222
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Dragon magazine #299 101
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Epic Level Handbook, D&D 3.0 152, 153
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I 115, 116
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Item Artifact, Eldritch Wizardry 41
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