The sleek black blade is heavy in your hand, but the solid weight feels comforting, and when you swing it through the air a few times it glints silver in the light. You wonder briefly what it would feel like to slice into flesh with this blade - to live up to its name. It all adds up that makes me want this sword, and I can't wait for its arrival.

Features:

This wickedly sharp, razor-straight sword is enchanted to cut through almost anything (with a few exceptions, like cast iron or pure titanium). Its length makes it ideal for both slicing and stabbing, as well as the wide range of motion that its blade allows. The handle is made from thunder-seasoned hardwood, which not only makes it strong but also helps conduct lightning magic. 

In addition to this, the sword has several enchantments on it that are designed to keep it sharp and make it more effective at dispatching enemies. Bonus: When wielded by anyone with the ability to cast metal-based magic - such as an earth mage or an orc shaman - the blade becomes magically keen.

Uses:

This sword is useful for slicing and stabbing but is particularly good at precision cuts. An elf mage could slice off the limbs of his opponents, an orc shaman could remove one's head with a single stroke, or a dwarven warrior could sever the spinal cord and leave his fallen foe paralyzed. 

This blade is also useful for self-defense against things like undead creatures that don't bleed, or spirits that can't be cut. Finally, this weapon is especially effective as a magical focus when cast as part of a lightning spell - assuming you don't mind getting slightly electrocuted while you fight.

Benefits:

This sword is a magical weapon of + 2 strength. It deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage and has a 5% chance to paralyze the target for one round every time it hits. In addition, when used to cast metal-based magic it has a 20% chance to increase the spell's effectiveness by 1 rank (to a maximum of 5 ranks).