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Sword Masters
The diamond golem shifted forward, alert to some intruding presence in its guarded domain. There - kneeling on the edge of the hillside - a trifling human warrior. For this golem, composed of solid gemstone gleaming in the sun, a warrior's plate armor usually proved no tougher to crack than a beetle's thin carapace. The golem's arms hammered down upon the man's back. He should have died.
Instead, his peaceful reverie broken, the Master Swordsman calmly rose, and drew his blade . . .
While many a fine weapon has meant the difference between life and death, the final outcome depends on what hero wields the blade. The following characters have achieved the highest Sword skill in their respective worlds, and should be afforded the recognition they deserve. Of course, as Player Killers depend upon a cloak of deception, we have chosen not to publish results for PK's or for the Darktide server world.
Please note: results have only been tabulated through July 21st, 2000.
So, fellow adventurers, when in need, be sure to rally behind the blades of the following Sword Masters of Dereth!
The Sword Master of Dereth:
| Character Name | Class Template | Sword | World | |
| The General | Adventurer | 400 | Thistledown | |
Sword Masters by World:
| Frostfell | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Finesse | Adventurer | 328 |
| 9 | Galsador | Adventurer | 329 |
| 8 | Martekk | Warrior | 330 |
| 7 | Thor Ragnarock | Adventurer | 331 |
| 6 | Silver Ferret | Adventurer | 333 |
| 5 | Spragee | Adventurer | 337 |
| 4 | Durenthal | Adventurer | 341 |
| 3 | Liquid | Adventurer | 355 |
| 2 | Ashurax | Adventurer | 361 |
| 1 | Drax | Adventurer | 364 |
| Harvestgain | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Altius | Adventurer | 332 |
| 10 | Njal | Adventurer | 332 |
| 9 | Del Cabon | Adventurer | 333 |
| 8 | Lastknight | Warrior | 334 |
| 7 | Sogmanip | Adventurer | 336 |
| 6 | Ajax The Great | Warrior | 340 |
| 5 | Devil-Man | Warrior | 343 |
| 4 | Perceval | Adventurer | 345 |
| 3 | Stalder | Adventurer | 347 |
| 2 | Saitou Hajime | Adventurer | 350 |
| 1 | Hawk | Adventurer | 390 |
| Leafcull | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Slashher | Adventurer | 314 |
| 9 | Vorrik Ironwill | Adventurer | 315 |
| 8 | Loke | Adventurer | 317 |
| 8 | Hoser | Adventurer | 317 |
| 7 | Macrage | Adventurer | 322 |
| 7 | Ceasar | Adventurer | 322 |
| 7 | Woadrunner | Adventurer | 322 |
| 6 | Darkhawk | Adventurer | 323 |
| 5 | Krogoth | Adventurer | 331 |
| 4 | Arok | Blademaster | 332 |
| 3 | Faustina | Adventurer | 334 |
| 2 | Buckcherry | Adventurer | 340 |
| 1 | Aelryinth | Adventurer | 348 |
| Morningthaw | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Enigo Montoya | Adventurer | 324 |
| 9 | Flybladeboy | Adventurer | 330 |
| 8 | Parzival | Warrior | 331 |
| 7 | Killean | Adventurer | 334 |
| 7 | Rai Chiran | Warrior | 334 |
| 6 | Iconoclast | Adventurer | 335 |
| 5 | Angelwind | Adventurer | 336 |
| 5 | Somebody | Adventurer | 336 |
| 4 | Xiake xing | Adventurer | 344 |
| 3 | Machine | Adventurer | 346 |
| 2 | Al Neo | Adventurer | 351 |
| 1 | Valoria | Adventurer | 352 |
| Solclaim | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Boomer | Warrior | 250 |
| 9 | Gil-whadoon | Adventurer | 253 |
| 8 | Eadcrp | Adventurer | 255 |
| 7 | Taskmaster | Adventurer | 256 |
| 6 | Grifter | Warrior | 261 |
| 5 | Gaun yu | Adventurer | 271 |
| 4 | Xarius | Adventurer | 274 |
| 3 | Umberlee | Adventurer | 281 |
| 2 | Fyrius | Adventurer | 304 |
| 1 | Raakwar | Adventurer | 309 |
| Thistledown | |||
| Rank | Character Name | Class Template | Sword |
| 10 | Jun-Tai | Warrior | 318 |
| 10 | Rudeboy | Adventurer | 318 |
| 9 | Reapist | Adventurer | 319 |
| 8 | Doming Kord | Warrior | 320 |
| 8 | Kandy | Warrior | 320 |
| 7 | Notright | Blademaster | 323 |
| 7 | Mad Dawg | Adventurer | 323 |
| 6 | Rek | Warrior | 325 |
| 5 | Fang Thane | Warrior | 326 |
| 5 | Ursus Major | Adventurer | 326 |
| 4 | Loghan Mahlen | Adventurer | 327 |
| 3 | Tim the Enchantor | Adventurer | 364 |
| 2 | Legacy | Adventurer | 397 |
| 1 | The General | Adventurer | 400 |