Spoiler for Issola . . . Joshua Kronengold wrote: Mind, I've never been sure -how- a GW protects its wielder -- will it actually stop pointy things thrown at you or increase your fencing skill? Or is it simply that it makes you a lot harder to touch/stop with magic, and the whole "kill with a scratch" thing? Great Weapons do not make you an unstoppable killing machines. I remember Morralon face down in the dirt, even with Blackwand! And he is a much better wielder of the sword and magic then Vlad. To borrow on of Mr. Brust Quotes "A knife in the back will...." I think you get the idea. Any one can be set up. Every one thought the Emperor was untouchable. Along came Mario, dead Emperor! I believe that each GW has a purpose. Pathfinder obviously finds things. What will be interesting is the conversations between the three of them, Vlad, Looish (Sp) and God Slayer. But I imagine that it will have Telda's personality. Perhaps our boy, will learn some manners after all. I've rambled enough Rob --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes