The blow would have severed Dalamar's head from his neck, had he not twisted his body to use the wand.

The second blow severed the neck, except for a small bit of sinew, which the executioner cut through using the axe.

The blow almost severed Lefevre's head from his body.

One blow severed the cords of the neck.

The strong blow pierced through the thick armor and severed the rotor from the shaft.

Brodar was bleeding badly; Brian's blow had almost severed his leg.

The blow severed Fenris' head from his shoulders in one tremendous stroke.

The blow severed the head of a Northman warrior and sent it flying.

The next blow of the crucifix almost severed Cicero's head from his body.

A blow like that would have severed the necks of three men.