Sword of Khaine

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Sword of Khaine refers to a fictional Item in the Warhammer Fantasy setting.

The Sword of Khaine, also known as the Widowmaker, is an immensely-powerful sword described as being able to slay even gods.

The sword is said to be the physical manifestation of murder and violence, it lusts for blood and whispers to all that approach its shrine, promising them the chance to become all-powerful in exchange for enough blood to sate its thirst. However, the deal is inevitably a hopeless one, since the amount of blood desired is much too great.

It is kept in a shrine dedicated to Khaine on a far-flung island, owned by the High Elves. However, this does not stop the Dark Elves from attempting to capture the island, and many bloody battles are fought near the shrine. Aenarion, the first king of the High Elves, used the blade to repulse a Chaos invasion. Aenarion's descendants, the twins Tyrion and Teclis, are tainted by the blade's curse.

The weapon's form appears to change depending on who views it: To Aenarion it was a sword, to Malekith it was a sceptre, to Caledor the Conqueror it was a lance, and to Tyrion it is a sword (but he did not draw it).