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 when put to their throat no one could tell a lie. Thus the name answerer. It should be noted that the name is also listed as Fragnarach, tied into the norse end of the world, Ragnarok.
Forged by the gods, it was given to Cúchulainn by Lugh, and later to Conn of the Hundred Battles.
It was said to place the wind at the user's command.
[edit] Fragarach in fiction
Fragarach (Greyhawk) 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 (named after Beowulf's sword).
In Final Fantasy Legend II, Fragarach appears under the name Answerer as a mid-high-level enemy in the Weapon class.
In Fate/hollow ataraxia, Bazett possesses the Fragrach; in this setting, it is a mystical weapon passed down through her bloodline with the ability to slay any being in a single strike, provided it is used as a counter to the opponent's most powerful ability or weapon.
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.
The Digimon character Slayerdramon wields a chainsword called Fragarach.[1]
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.
In Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer, the GAT-X105E Strike Noir uses a pair of laser beam swords called Fragarach 3 models.
In Wild ARMs 4, Gawn wields two guns named Answerer and Fragarach.
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