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Sword Set

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Sword of Experience - A sword that was used by ancient warriors and was passed down generation to generation. It has slain countless warlords and creatures. However, its current state would only be used as scrap metal by inept blacksmiths. Only the battle worn, truly experienced swordsmith can see its full potential. Only such a swordsmith can return the sword to its former glory.

Dark Sword (Zil'Tulrr) - It was used as a ceremonial short sword by the priests of a forgotten evil religion. When the last temple fell, the short sword was lost, along with the order. It's rumored that the short sword has once again be seen by the side of a former virtuous noble who is now a merciless tyrant.

Spirit Sword - A legendary longsword forged with the clear Claudian crystal by the Crystia elves. It is a such a sought after artifact that not long after the longsword was completed, the Highfont Mountain, home to the Crystia elves, was raided by a joint army formed by treasure hunters. It resulted that Crystia elves left their home and went into hiding. Now the longsword is hidden with the elves and rumor has it that the spirits of the elves who died during the raid was magically sealed into the longsword. Hoping to seek revenge one day.

Sword of Hope (King Kiton's Dagger) - King Kiton was a great man. He raised his kingdom with his own hands. His kingdom lasted for many generations. During his reign, a foreign smith wanted to pay tribute to his glorious kingdom. He forged a shortsword with various valuable gems for King Kiton. However, King Kiton was a large man, the shortsword was more of a dagger to him. King Kiton gladly accepted the gift. This dagger, which then never leaves Kiton's belt, saved his life at various occasions. After King Kiton's death, the shortsword was passed on to his descendants. Who were great Kings as well. King Kiton's Great Kingdom lasted many hundreds of years. Rumor has it that all the kings had the shortsword by their side, always.

Dragon Blade - During the great war between the dynasty of Guan-Yong and the Kingdom of Solem. Two great generals rose and made history. The great war lasted for 10 years and if it wasn't for the historical conflict between the two, it would have dragged for centuries. The might of General Zhu-Jian's of Guan-Yong against The cunning of Lord Criffon. Both sides were in a stalemate. However, General Zhu-Jian have ordered a construction of a weapon that will destroy all other weapons. The Arcanus Smith soon went to work and Dragon Blade was the final product. The weapons were soon put to use. However, the weapon was rushed into production that one critical enchantment was missed, resulting that during battle, if 2 of the Dragon Blade comes into contact with each other, the various enchantment on it would just explode. Causing General Zhu-Jian's death during a small skirmish. Without General Zhu-Jian's leadership, Guan-Yong Dynasty was soon overpowered. After the victory over Guan-Yong, all the defected Dragon Blades were destroyed. However, many Dragon Blades were secretly hidden away by Solem soldiers and later sold to the black market.

Flame Sword (Shilr's Fury)and Ice Sword (Zynthia's Tears)- The love story between Shilr the Berserker and Zynthia the Druid ended in tragedy. Shilr was blessed by the god of Fury and has served loyally under his temple for many, many years. However, during one skirmish with the raiders, the head priest died resulting Shilr unable to return from the state of berserk. Slaying many of his companions and enemies until Zynthia, a druid who went out to collect herbs, miraculously calmed Shilr and returned his conscience back to himself. Later the two fell in love. As a blessed warrior of the god of Fury, Shilr had to return to the temple. Wishing to remain with Zynthia, Shilr defied the order of the priests and ran away with the druid. It was a mistake as they were finally captured by the templars and as a result, Shilr was sentenced to death by lowering him down the volcano that is sacred to the followers of the god of Fury. It is to cleanse him of the evil of the temptress. For the druid, Zynthia, she was imprisoned in a glacier, which the followers of the god of Fury frown upon. Rumor has it that some priests who lowered Shilr down the volcano has witnessed the survival of Shilr's sword in the heating magma. And some adventurer's has reported the sighting of the glacier which Zynthia was imprisoned in. A faint shadow of a human statue and a stick like figure was seen inside.

Crystal Sword (the Mirror)- A ordinary looking longsword that can be forged by many smiths. However, it's its enchantment that makes it so unique. This sword is made of common low grade crystals. It's made by a poor blacksmith who, on his way to the market, accidentally rescued an imp. The imp was the spirit bound of a great wizard. The wizard then enchanted this crystal sword as a thanks to his heroic deeds. The smith was told of the sword's power to replicate the item that it reflects, the smith soon gained vast fortune as he kept on replicating the other things he make, dominating the whole market. The smith's children, who later discovers the secret, went into a feud between each other. The smith was aware of how the sword would destroy his family, he hid it away since he's already rich beyond his imagination. When the smith finally passed away, his family collapsed nevertheless, as they accused each other of hiding the sword, and spending all the wealth on searching for the sword. His children eventually became poor again. To this day, the sword is still not found.

Royal Sword (Reagar's Glory)- Reagar, once a tyrant of an ancient kingdom, lusted for much power and wealth. He ordered to have the most lavish sword ever made in history. Many smiths and magicians were recruited, willingly or unwillingly, into this grand project of his. Fearing the tyrant's power, the smiths put in all they got and the magicians enchanted it as much as they can. The result was this gigantic two hand sword. The tyrant finally suffered from his lust for power as he wielded this sword into battle. The many spells has made it very unstable and finally killed him without even going into combat. The sword was then lost to the raiders and treasure hunters. Many owners have died because of its unstable power or the assassination of other envious characters.

Devil Sword (Dominitia)- The legendary blade which is rumored to be the actual weapon that belongs to a mytical devil that roams the unholy lands. Few has actually encountered it and lived. The horrific powers that the sword has are vividly described in ancient manuscripts. However, none has even seen it in action. Some may have, but did not live to tell the tale.
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0Demonic-Angel0's avatar
Nice designs. A lot of work has gone into both the drawings and the background information. Excellent work here :)