The Once and Future Sword by Gregory Amato

Losing your temper is pretty bad for a sword. Dwarf-forged and dwarf-blessed, this sword was made to do great things. At least until its wielder gets fat and lazy and starts using it as a prop. And until all the other weapons start snickering. Can two and a half pounds of homicidal steel regain glory after its importance is forgotten? Unless it can forge a new path, the greatest sword in the North might just lose its edge.

Adult • Fantasy/Mythic, Retelling, and Folklore