James's War Axe

James's War Axe is the giant two-handed weapon summoned by James in major battles. It is presented through his physical fighting style rather than through an appraisal or named enchantment. (Chapter 29)

History

Wolf tide

James first summons the enormous axe while facing the wolf tide outside Lont. Holding it in both hands, he charges into the pack with a direct, fearless assault, establishing it as his signature battlefield weapon. (Chapter 29)

Against the Strathmore Thunder-Horned Wolf

James next uses the same long-serving axe against the Strathmore Thunder-Horned Wolf. Its blows split the ground, but the wolf avoids the weapon rather than breaking or taking it, and no later fate for James's axe is established. (Chapter 33)

Abilities and properties

  • The axe is large enough to require a two-handed grip and is suited to James's heavy, charging style. (Chapter 29)
  • It can be summoned directly for battle rather than carried continuously. (Chapter 29)
  • No intrinsic element, stat bonus, ranged effect, or indestructibility is stated in the supplied corpus.
  • The giant war axes wielded by a Goblin Warmonger, Tremohr, and a Death Lord are not identified as James's weapon and therefore do not establish its destruction, repair, or transfer. (Chapters 567, 738, 809)

Ownership and custody

Period / eventHolder / custodianEvidence
Active useJamesJames summons and wields the giant axe against the wolves. (Chapter 29)
Last documented useJamesJames still holds and attacks with the axe during the battle against the Strathmore Thunder-Horned Wolf. (Chapter 33)