Queen Freydis' Sword, according to the wiki, is a legendary sword wielded by an ancient queen. The blacksmith in Windhelm tasks you with getting it so he can present it to Ulfric.
When you finally get your hands on it, it is...
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A standard steel sword!!!!! (wah wahhh)
Queen Freydis deserved better, and we deserve a good incentive to steal the damn thing.
It is now a Honed Nord Hero Sword of Ice. Perfect to walk off with at low level after a very simple fetch quest.
When you finally get your hands on it, it is...
drumroll...
drumroll...
drumroll...
drumroll...
drumroll...
A standard steel sword!!!!! (wah wahhh)
Queen Freydis deserved better, and we deserve a good incentive to steal the damn thing.
It is now a Honed Nord Hero Sword of Ice. Perfect to walk off with at low level after a very simple fetch quest.