What is the name of this book?

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What is the name of this book?

Years ago I read a series of books about these swords that were created by the gods and each had magical powers. I don't remember much about their powers but I think one of them could speak. Each book was about 2 or 3 of the swords and I think their were 12 swords in all. Does anyone recognize this because it's driving me crazy.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Great series - The Books of the Swords by Fred Saberhagen
http://www.amazon.com/first-swords-book-...
"The First Swords were forged by the gods as pieces in a great game, to be scattered across the world for mortals to fight over. Each of the 12 Swords was infused with a unique, powerful ability: the Sword of Siege could reduce a castle to rubble; Coinspinner would bring its wielder phenomenal luck; Shieldbreaker could best any weapon, even another Sword; Sightblinder would make its wielder appear to others as someone either greatly loved or greatly feared. These three books--the First, Second, and Third Book of Swords, first published in 1983 and 1984 and combined here in one volume--follow the slippery Swords as they pass from hand to hand, from queen to commoner and back again."