Agiel (Sword of Truth)

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The Agiel is a magical weapon/torture device in the Sword of Truth fantasy series by Terry Goodkind.

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The Agiel is a slim, red, leather rod about the width of a finger and twelve inches long. It is attached to a loop at the end so it is free to dangle from the wrist. It is used with amazing accuracy by the Mord'Sith for torture, and in general, causing severe pain. Just a single touch from an Agiel can bruise flesh, pop bones, and even kill if applied in the proper place with the right force. To touch an Agiel is to hold a searing bolt of lightning, even for a second.

To insure its use, after her training is complete the Mord'Sith is given the Agiel she was trained with. While it has the desired effect upon the victim intended, it also hurts the Mord'Sith to wield it.

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