Items

Over the centuries, a number of swords have become relics in service to those who hunt monsters. Holding the reversed hilt aloft counts as a holy symbol (for those that revere the cross of Christianity), and rolls for True Faith add one die against the supernatural. The sword also causes aggravated wounds to supernatural targets. Finally, while in contact with the sword, the wielder gains the Merit Iron Will if she doesn’t already possess it (V20, p. 485). Mechanics for swords can be found in V20, p. 280 – these larger broadswords cause Strength +5 damage and have a conceal rating of N.