| Other Names | Hand of Power |
| Category | Weapon |
| Magical Strength | Major |
This objects appears to be a large, full length metal gauntlet with edged knuckles. It is intricately decorative with inlaid precious metals. When worn, it appears that it covers the hand and forearm almost up to the elbow. However, the entire gauntlet is a solid piece of metal. It is not hollow as a normal gauntlet would be.
This powerful weapon was forged during the Age of Rebirth by a trio of orcish shamans for Boshak, the greatest of orcish chieftains in the Northern Tusks. It served him well in battle for many years. When he was slain in battle, the Iron Fist was severed from his body and taken by a Vorrikan commander who gave it to a lieutenant. Since then, the Fist has passed from host to host throughout the years.
This solid fist shaped piece of metal looks as if it were broken off of a solid metal statue. In order to obtain its magic, the wearer must cut off their own right arm and place this metallic up to the bloody joint. If this is done, the iron fist will immediately and permanently graft itself to flesh and bone. Once attached, only death will cause it to come away from the joint. While the wearer lives, it cannot be damaged or cut off.
The iron fist grants the "host" the following benefits: | The arm which hosts the iron fist is resistant to damage (as if the skin were extra tough) and the arm will regenerate any wounds suffered in a matter of minutes. |
| The host arm is fantastically strong. |
| The host arm wields melee weapons with greater force and accuracy. |
| The host arm is fast and dexterous. It can deflect arrows and block weapons. |
| The iron fist can be used as a bare handed punching weapon to devastating effect. |
The iron fist is forged of solid iron and is virtually immune to almost all damage. It is impervious to fire, cold and lightning (though it will conduct electricity). It is highly resistant to acid.
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