The Great Weapons are Morganti weapons that posses higher power than all others and are endowed with a defined sentience. Dragaeran legend tells of seventeen of such artifacts, each with its own character, abilities, skills, powers and purpose. Once the weapon has a wielder (it is unclear if it chooses one, or if the bond occurs as a result of an independent phenomenon) it cooperates with him or her faithfully and may act on their behalf if unconscious. Some traits that exist in all known Great Weapons are: Many Great Weapons also have a special, unique ability (see below).