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+//Note: This magic item was created by
+[[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=7|Ed Stark]]
+and appears in the module
+[[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dndacc/959767400|
+"Barrow of the Forgotten King"]], as published by [[http://www.wizards.com/|
+Wizards of the Coast LLC]].//
+Merthúvial is one of the legacy items used by King Theron ("The Forgotten King")
+and his entourage in the early days of the third age.  It was found by [[V2]] in
+the year 1111, along with the staff [[Banrhialorg]], the armor [[Nanietharil]],
+and the shield [[Aegis Inviolable]].
 Merthúvial is a jet-black longsword, with a plain hilt decorated by a single large
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 whichever is higher. Caster level 5th.
-**Strength of Kings (Su)**: When you reach 7th level, Merthuvial grants you a +2
+**Strength of Kings (Su)**: When you reach 7th level, Merthúvial grants you a +2
 enhancement bonus to Strength while you carry it.
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 **Merciful Redress (Sp)**: Beginning at 10th level, three times per day, you can
-use lesser restoration, as the spell, by touching Merthuvial to the afflicted
+use lesser restoration, as the spell, by touching Merthúvial to the afflicted
 creature and speaking a command phrase, "Your strength shall return!" Caster
 level 10th.
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 **Loyal Minions (Sp)**: At 16th level, once per day when you utter the command
-phrase "To me!" and gesture with Merthuvial, you can use summon monster V as the
+phrase "To me!" and gesture with Merthúvial, you can use summon monster V as the
 spell. You can summon only good or neutral creatures from that spell's list.
 Caster level 15th.
 **King's Command (Sp)**: At 20th level, once per day when you issue the command
-"Hear and obey!" and gesture with Merthuvial, you can use dominate monster as
+"Hear and obey!" and gesture with Merthúvial, you can use dominate monster as
 the spell. The save DC is 23, or 19 + your Cha modifier, whichever is higher.
 Caster level 20th.
+== History ==
+It is said that dwarves forged Merthúvial in the heat of a volcano; its
+adamantine blade proved devastating against marauding cave trolls and mountain
+orcs. The weapon was one of many, but it earned distinction when its wielder
+saved the life of the dwarf king by sundering a stone giant's weapon and
+spearing the creature on the point of the sword. The king ennobled this dwarf
+warrior, and the warrior, in turn, presented Merthúvial to his lord in tribute.
+(DC 20; King's Gift)
+== Legacy Rituals ==
+Three rituals are required to unlock all the abilities of Merthúvial.
+**King's Gift**: You must have the weapon passed on to you willingly by its
+rightful owner or the owner's rightful heirs. If no heirs live, you must perform
+an attunement ritual with Merthúvial, marking you as the weapon's new owner.
+Cost: 2,500 gp. Feat Granted: Least Legacy (Merthúvial).
+**Know the Pain**: You must deliberately drop your defenses in melee combat with
+a creature of at least challenge rating of 8.  That foe will score an automatic
+critical hit.  Cost: n/a. Feat Granted: Lesser Legacy (Merthúvial).
+**Unite the People**: //currently unknown//
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