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Isildur's Bane

Isildur’s Bane is a legendary cursed sword from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth stories. Once wielded by King Isildur, it was forged from the fragment of the powerful and corrupting One Ring. The sword symbolizes a dangerous burden; it brings death and destruction to those who possess it. Throughout the tales, it is linked to the downfall of its wielders, emphasizing themes of temptation and the corrupting influence of power. Essentially, Isildur’s Bane represents the destructive consequences of greed and the enduring shadow of evil inherited from the Ring.