Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:29 am
Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
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Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:29 am
Source?
Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:15 pm
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
I believe it counts as a greatest rune weapon.
Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:55 pm
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Yes.
Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:16 pm
No, it is a Rune Weapon.
Holy Weapons are a separate class of weapon entirely.
Holy Weapons are a separate class of weapon entirely.
Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:49 am
(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Greetings and Salutations. Rifts Atlantis lists Rune Weapons starting on page 127. Page 128 lists the Holy Weapons (in Palladium Fantasy they're a separate category, but in Rifts they're considered Rune Weapons). Basic powers for a Holy Weapon include lesser rune powers 3, 6, 7, & 8. They do not possess powers 1 & 2 (explicitly stated as not having Intelligence and doesn't communicate telepathically). Abilities 4 & 5 don't seem to be mentioned. The Sword of Life on page 131 specifically mentions it has all eight standard abilities. This means it has intelligence and communicates telepathically. That means, by the rules, this is NOT a Holy Weapon. However, the Sword of Life does have holy symbols on it and healing abilities, so (though not stated in the books) many may consider it a holy weapon in concept/spirit (note the lack of capital letters in "holy weapon," indicating a separate usage from the proper noun of the category on page 128).
All right, hopefully that helps answer your question with book references and differences between the two within the rules. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.
Re: Sword Of Life question
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:58 pm
Prysus wrote:(SHIFTY) wrote:Is the Sword Of Life considered a Holy Weapon?
Greetings and Salutations. Rifts Atlantis lists Rune Weapons starting on page 127. Page 128 lists the Holy Weapons (in Palladium Fantasy they're a separate category, but in Rifts they're considered Rune Weapons). Basic powers for a Holy Weapon include lesser rune powers 3, 6, 7, & 8. They do not possess powers 1 & 2 (explicitly stated as not having Intelligence and doesn't communicate telepathically). Abilities 4 & 5 don't seem to be mentioned. The Sword of Life on page 131 specifically mentions it has all eight standard abilities. This means it has intelligence and communicates telepathically. That means, by the rules, this is NOT a Holy Weapon. However, the Sword of Life does have holy symbols on it and healing abilities, so (though not stated in the books) many may consider it a holy weapon in concept/spirit (note the lack of capital letters in "holy weapon," indicating a separate usage from the proper noun of the category on page 128).
All right, hopefully that helps answer your question with book references and differences between the two within the rules. Thank you for your time and patience, please have a nice day. Farewell and safe journeys to all.
