Chillrend is an artifact of unknown origins. It takes the form of a glass shortsword, although, unlike regular malachite, it is blue instead of green. Like other glass weapons, its handle was fashioned from rare metals and moonstone. Its enchantment varies in strength and properties, but it always causes magical frost damage to the opponent. Other known effects include causing a weakness to frost, or temporary paralysis.
The sword’s first known owner was Valus Odiil, an Imperial adventurer who wandered Tamriel (or at least Hammerfell). Valus eventually settled down in Cyrodiil, and bought a farm outside the walls of Chorrol. However, his farm was continuously raided by goblins from the Great Forest, and the town guard refused to help. In 3E 433, unable to fight in his old age, he asked the Champion of Cyrodiil to aid his two sons in killing the goblins. After the battle, Valus passed on Chillrend to the Champion for keeping his sons safe, saying that he was going to spend the rest of his days in peace.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 1d6+3 |
| Hand | 1 |
| Range | 1m |
| Qualities | Slashing, Exploit Weakness, Magic, Proven, Enchanted (Strike: Frost 4)*, Enchanted (Strike: Paralyze -10)* |
| ENC | 1 |
*Deals 4 bonus Frost damage on Strike *Target character must make a Willpower test with a -10 modifier or be Paralyzed for 1 round on Strike