Sting is a legendary Elven blade, one of the most famous weapons in Tolkien's legendarium. It was forged in Gondolin during the First Age for war against Morgoth's armies and is inscribed with Elvish runes that glow blue in the presence of Orcs.

In the books, Sting was carried by Bilbo Baggins and later passed to Frodo. Despite its short length — more a dagger than a sword by the standards of Men or Elves — it served as a proper sword for Hobbits.

In MUME

Sting appears as a rare artifact item: an Elven shortsword with a runic inscription. It is a powerful weapon sought after by Hero-level players. Its Elvish enchantment makes it particularly effective against evil creatures.

See also

• Hero — The character tier that can acquire artifact-level items.
• Tolkien — The author whose works MUME is based on.
• Elf — The craftsmen who forged it.

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