The Shard of Light is a shortsword, made of crystal that was bestowed by Paladine to a young cleric of his, centuries before the Cataclysm. It’s existence unknown for centuries, it was recovered in a temple deep in the deserts of Khur in recent times. It was found buried into the back of human skeleton wearing the robes and symbol of a follower of Chemosh. The remains of the young priest of Paladine were found but a few feet away.