Well, if we really want to look at the name "Blackwand", I think saying it is extra deadly it simplifying it a bit too much. Black is the color of sorcery. A Wand is a sorcerous implement (are there any in the dragaeraean world?). Although certainly a particularly sorcerous instrument is "extra deadly", if I had to take my bet, I'd say it had something special to do with sorcery. However, my theory isn't supported by the fact that we always hear that although Morrolan is "above average" and an extremely talented sorcery, we always hear that his particular talent is with the blade. -jeff On Feb 25, 2004, at 4:48 AM, Howard Brazee wrote: > > > I don't think the Serioli name is just about it being Morganti. I > think > Blackwand is extra deadly, in some sense. > > > We don't really know all of the characteristics of that weapon - but > it is > apparent that no Great Weapon is the same and that they all have > special > purposes - and probably they all have personalities. >