Caliburnus

Caliburnus
   From Arthurian legend, the great sword which Arthur pulled from the stone, making him the King of England. The sword was given to Merlin by the Lady Of The Lake. Also called Escalibor, Excalibur, Caliburn, Caliborne, Caliborn and Calibor.

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