The Sword Excalibur d20 Revision...

[Guardian of Twilight]

Does anyone happen to know of an official d20 update on the sword of King Arthur? Way back in 2nd Edition there were a couple of versions around but I still have as of yet to see a version that's reasonable in 3e/3.5. Can anyone help me out, especially if you happen to have the information from Relics & Rituals? I'd be much obliged. Thanks!!

[Guardian of Twilight]

Just posting to say that I have just recently procured a copy of Relics & Rituals: Excalibur, and that I appreciate everyone that took time to look this post over and wanted to lend assistance.

[Spiteful Crow]

Didn't have the sourcebook and not a fan of Arthur. Sorry!

[Guardian of Twilight]

Heh, yeah, that's what I sort of figured with everyone. And yet, I'm kind of surprised that no one here had access to those books, seeing as how Sword & Sorcery put it out, as well as one on Olympus for Greek mythology. I have both of them now, so if anyone has any questions about an Arthurian or Hellenistic campaign and needs some help, please let me know.

Also, if you are like me and sort of thought that the Knight's class skills were... lacking, you may find the alternate Knight class an interesting read in R&R: Excalibur. At first level, you get a warhorse, and your horse goes up just like a druid's animal companion does. Pretty nice! (And they get diplomacy as a class skill).

[elliott20]

if you're not too opposed to just using somebody else's interpretation of excalibur, here's what I think of it:

Excalibur

This +5 Vorpal Holy Avenger can only be wielded by someone of the royal bloodline and is of LG alignment. If wielded by someone who does not meet the requirements, the sword bestows two negative levels upon the character which cannot be negated in any fashion other than dropping the sword.

Scabbard gives a DR of 25/+5 and an SR of 25.

In addition to it's holy avenger powers, when drawn it creates a bright sparks as if the spell "Sunburst" was cast by a level 20 caster.

Caladbolg Variant:
The blade wielded by Fergus mac Roich of Irsh mythology. This version of the sword is forged out of adamantite (or the most durable metallic equivalent available in setting) and also has the lightning burst ability. Remove the sunburst ability.

[richmier]

King Arthur Excalibur sword.

[pereZScoth]

King Arthur Excalibur sword.

Is that really the Excalibur of King Arthur from the ancient times?

Its awesome, the design its stunning..

I wonder if its for sale?

[Gonzoron of the FoS]

Considering that historians can't agree on whether Arthur even really existed, it's doubtful that we know enough about excalibur (if it existed) to make a factually correct replica. (Sorry to break the news if you thought the Arthurian legend was historical fact. Don't ask about Santa Claus. )

That version is for sale, though, if you want one:
http://www.swordsandarmor.com/mall/fant ... alibur.htm

[alhoon]

The design is late medevial sword, not early 6th century...

[ewancummins]

I like the King Arthur Pendragon RPG for Arthurian/Matter of Britain gaming. I've run several sessions of a game for some guys at school, and they have enjoyed it.

I've seen, but not actually read, the R&R: Excalibur.

As for the historical question of whether there ever was a 'King Arthur', I'm in the camp that says that the figure of 'King Arthur' is based on one or more real Romano-British leaders.

Later legends and literary cycles grew around the historical core, until we end up with fantasy novels and roleplaying games.

[ewancummins]

The design is late medevial sword, not early 6th century...

If he was a real person, then I'd expect Arthur's sword to look like a spatha.