Sword Of Life question
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Sword Of Life question
Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
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Re: Sword Of Life question
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Re: Sword Of Life question
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
I believe it counts as a greatest rune weapon.
Re: Sword Of Life question
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Yes.
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Bind the body to the opened mind
I dream of towers in a world consumed
A void in the sentient sky
I dream of fissures across the moon
Leaves of the lotus rise
~Dream Again By Miracle of Sound
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Re: Sword Of Life question
No, it is a Rune Weapon.
Holy Weapons are a separate class of weapon entirely.
Holy Weapons are a separate class of weapon entirely.
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Re: Sword Of Life question
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Greetings and Salutations. Rifts Atlantis lists Rune Weapons starting on page 127. Page 128 lists the Holy Weapons (in Palladium Fantasy they're a separate category, but in Rifts they're considered Rune Weapons). Basic powers for a Holy Weapon include lesser rune powers 3, 6, 7, & 8. They do not possess powers 1 & 2 (explicitly stated as not having Intelligence and doesn't communicate telepathically). Abilities 4 & 5 don't seem to be mentioned. The Sword of Life on page 131 specifically mentions it has all eight standard abilities. This means it has intelligence and communicates telepathically. That means, by the rules, this is NOT a Holy Weapon. However, the Sword of Life does have holy symbols on it and healing abilities, so (though not stated in the books) many may consider it a holy weapon in concept/spirit (note the lack of capital letters in "holy weapon," indicating a separate usage from the proper noun of the category on page 128).
All right, hopefully that helps answer your question with book references and differences between the two within the rules. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.
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Rifter #45; Of Bows & Arrows (Archery; expanding rules and abilities)
Rifter #52; From Ruins to Runes (Living Rune Weapons; playable characters and NPC)
Rifter #55; Home Away From Home (Quorian Culture; expanded from PF Book 9: Baalgor Wastelands)
Official PDF versions of Rifter #45, #52, and #55 can be found at DriveThruRPG.
Rifter #45; Of Bows & Arrows (Archery; expanding rules and abilities)
Rifter #52; From Ruins to Runes (Living Rune Weapons; playable characters and NPC)
Rifter #55; Home Away From Home (Quorian Culture; expanded from PF Book 9: Baalgor Wastelands)
Official PDF versions of Rifter #45, #52, and #55 can be found at DriveThruRPG.
Re: Sword Of Life question
Prysus wrote:(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Greetings and Salutations. Rifts Atlantis lists Rune Weapons starting on page 127. Page 128 lists the Holy Weapons (in Palladium Fantasy they're a separate category, but in Rifts they're considered Rune Weapons). Basic powers for a Holy Weapon include lesser rune powers 3, 6, 7, & 8. They do not possess powers 1 & 2 (explicitly stated as not having Intelligence and doesn't communicate telepathically). Abilities 4 & 5 don't seem to be mentioned. The Sword of Life on page 131 specifically mentions it has all eight standard abilities. This means it has intelligence and communicates telepathically. That means, by the rules, this is NOT a Holy Weapon. However, the Sword of Life does have holy symbols on it and healing abilities, so (though not stated in the books) many may consider it a holy weapon in concept/spirit (note the lack of capital letters in "holy weapon," indicating a separate usage from the proper noun of the category on page 128).
All right, hopefully that helps answer your question with book references and differences between the two within the rules. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.
