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Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood is an epic two-handed sword that drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair, at about a 7% rate.

Background

This massive two-handed sword has a hilt resembling the intertwined necks and heads of two red dragons. The weapon’s wicked, impossibly sharp blade only hints at the massive power contained within.^[1]

Notes

This weapon has been replaced by many Burning Crusade weapons, but as of patch 1.11, this was the third highest DPS sword in the game, along with [Claymore of Unholy Might], being beaten slightly by [Kalimdor's Revenge], a drop from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, and [Corrupted Ashbringer]. The high stamina bonus made this an ideal weapon for warriors and paladins.

Anduin Lothar's sword

This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

It is believed this sword once belong to Anduin Lothar, due to the initials on its hilt (A.L.) and the title "Greatsword of the Brotherhood" (referring to the Brotherhood of the Horse). Lothar was the Regent Lord of Azeroth and Champion of King Llane, but was killed by Orgrim Doomhammer during the closing battles in the Second War.

Some speculate that Quel'Zaram and Ashkandi are two names for the same sword, but in the RPG they are two separate weapons. Others speculate that Ashkandi is the Great Royal Sword of Stormwind. The Monster Guide gives a description of Ashkandi, and states that it is made of thorium, but does not mention Lothar.

This sword is now found in the possession of Nefarian in Blackwing Lair, presumably due to his father Neltharion's involvement in the ending of the Second War. Some believe it have been modified or corrupted by Nefarian or one of his underlings due to its blackened appearance. However, the hilt is described as resembling the neck and heads of "red dragons", not black. Why Nefarian would transform the sword into something bearing his enemies' appearance makes little sense - unless it's a trophy.

Patches and hotfixes

Patch 1.6.0 (2005-07-12): Added

References

^ Monster Guide, pg. 182

External links

[1] Monster Guide, pg. 182

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-|sockbonus=+2 Resilience Rating
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+|name=Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood
-|attrib=+17 Intellect<br />+29 Stamina
+|bind=BoP
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+|effect=Equip: Increases attack power by 86.
+|comment=The initials A.L. are etched on the hilt.
+|ilvl=81
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+}}</onlyinclude>
+[[Image:ashkandi.jpg|thumb|A [[paladin]] shown wielding Ashkandi.]]
+[[Image:ashkandi.JPG|thumb|right|An orc can be seen wielding Ashkandi in [[the Burning Crusade]] cinematic]]
+'''Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood''' is an {{Quality|epic}} [[two-hand]]ed [[sword]] that drops from [[Nefarian]] in [[Blackwing Lair]], at about a 7% rate.
+== Background ==
+This massive two-handed sword has a hilt resembling the intertwined necks and heads of two red dragons. The weapon’s wicked, impossibly sharp blade only hints at the massive power contained within.<ref>''[[Monster Guide]]'', pg. 182</ref>
+== Notes ==
+This weapon has been replaced by many [[The Burning Crusade|Burning Crusade]] weapons, but as of [[patch 1.11]], this was the third highest DPS sword in the game, along with {{loot|Epic|Claymore of Unholy Might}}, being beaten slightly by {{loot|Epic|Kalimdor's Revenge}}, a drop from the [[Temple of Ahn'Qiraj]], and {{loot|Epic|Corrupted Ashbringer}}. The high [[stamina]] bonus made this an ideal weapon for [[warriors]] and [[paladins]].
+===Anduin Lothar's sword===
+{{Speculation}}
+It is believed this sword once belong to [[Anduin Lothar]], due to the initials on its hilt (A.L.) and the title "Greatsword of the Brotherhood" (referring to the [[Brotherhood of the Horse]]). Lothar was the Regent Lord of [[Azeroth (kingdom)|Azeroth]] and Champion of [[King Llane]], but was killed by [[Orgrim Doomhammer]] during the closing battles in the [[Second War]].
+Some speculate that [[Quel'Zaram]] and Ashkandi are two names for the same sword, but in the RPG they are two separate weapons. Others speculate that Ashkandi is the [[Great Royal Sword]] of Stormwind. The [[Monster Guide]] gives a description of Ashkandi, and states that it is made of [[thorium]], but does not mention Lothar.
+This sword is now found in the possession of [[Nefarian]] in [[Blackwing Lair]], presumably due to his father [[Neltharion]]'s involvement in the ending of the [[Second War]]. Some believe it have been modified or corrupted by Nefarian or one of his underlings due to its blackened appearance. However, the hilt is described as resembling the neck and heads of "[[red dragon]]s", not black. Why Nefarian would transform the sword into something bearing his enemies' appearance makes little sense - unless it's a trophy.
+==Patches and hotfixes==
+{{Patch 1.6.0|note=Added}}
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
-==Source==
+== See also ==
+* [[Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood]]
-This item is a PvP reward, and can be purchased for {{cost|h=11794}}{{cost|wsg=20}} from:
-* {{NPC||Lieutenant Tristia|Armor Quartermaster}} in [[Champions' Hall]]
-* {{NPC||Doris Volanthius|Armor Quartermaster}} in [[Hall of Legends]]
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+[[fr:Ashkandi, Grande épée de la Confrérie]]
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+[[Category:World of Warcraft two-handed sword items]]
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-[[Category:Socketed Items]]
+[[Category:Blackwing Lair items]]
-[[Category:Mail Armor]]
+[[Category:Items with proper name]]
+[[Category:Monster Guide]]