Fragarach

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In Irish mythology, Fragarach, known as 'The Answerer' or 'The Retaliator' was the sword of Manannan mac Lir and Lugh Lamfada. Manannan wielded it as his weapon, before passing it on to Lugh (his foster son). It was said to be a weapon that no armour could stop.

Forged by the gods, it was given to Cúchulainn by Lugh, and later to Conn of the Hundred Battles.

[edit] Fragarach in fiction

Fragarach appears as a magic sword in the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & dragons role-playing game.

In Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, a low class sword bears the name Fragarach. It is said to be a demonic sword, and can be fused with souls of monsters to create either a holy sword called Mystletain, or a toxic sword named Hrunting.

In Fate/hollow ataraxia, Bazett's main skill is called Fragarach. She uses it as a retaliation when her opponent initiates his strongest move, performing a thrust that pierces his chest.

In Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis, Fragarach is one of the four Netherworld Weapons, and the third most powerful sword in the game. Its description reads "Sword with a cross-shaped hilt whose name means 'revenge'."

In Brigandine: The legend of forsena, Answeller (a corruption of answerer when translated to Japanese and back) is a holy sword wielded by the knight Guinglain.

In A Wizard Abroad, the fourth book in the Young Wizard Series, Fragarach appears as a magic sword that can choose its wielder.

In Baldur's Gate: Throne of Bhaal 'The Answerer' is a sword wielded by a tethyrian general that attempt to slay the protaginist, its abilities include the ability to lower the targets magical resistance with each strike.