Fragarach

Fragarach is a Sword of Answering, lost with Prince Thrommel IV when he was abducted in 572 CY.

This hefty steel broadsword bears a mighty enchantment. It was originally fashioned for a demigod of elsewhen, and eventually passed into the world of Greyhawk.

It served for a time before falling into the hands of the minions of Temple of Elemental Evil with Thrommel.

Fragarach means 'The Answerer', given its ability to strike more than once in a round.

The sword is of Chaotic Good alignment. Any Lawful or Neutral creature trying to grasp it takes damage and passes out, with the effects being worse for Lawful creatures. Despite this, Thrommel was able to use it. Thrommel was able to call it to him, and it would come to his hand.

When Fragarach first came to this world, it received immediate attention and quick renown. so much so, in fact, that six other broad swords know as the Swords of Answering like it were forged and enchanted. These are lesser weapons, of course, and their alignments vary.

These lesser swords are identified by the differing gems set in guard and pommel. They are reported to be amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, peridot, topaz, and tourmaline stones. These weapons are named Rebutter, Scather, Replier, Retorter, Squelcher, and Back-Talker, in honor of Fragarach.

The royal family of Furyondy presumably hold at least some of these other swords, given that in The Temple of Elemental Evil if the characters rescued Thrommel there was the chance of receiving Scather as a reward.

Each of the swords and their scabbards are worth tens of thousands of gold pieces, with Fragarach being the most valuable.