Lightsaber

The Dawn of Light and Steel: The Lightsaber's Genesis
In the swirling mists of the Prehistoric Era, when the Earth was a younger, more volatile place, and life teetered on the edge of survival, there emerged a figure of legend: Gun. He wasn't a giant beast of teeth and claw, nor a feathered serpent soaring through the skies. Gun was a plasmoid, a being of mutable form and intellect, yet possessing an inherent curiosity that burned brighter than any wildfire. Born into a time of primal struggle, Gun, though of 'normal size' for his kind, was anything but ordinary in spirit.
He wasn't born into rulership. Leadership found him. Amongst his kin and other burgeoning sentient creatures, Gun possessed a unique combination of empathy and ingenuity. He saw the need for protection, not just brute force, but something… refined. Early weapons were crude: sharpened stones, heavy clubs, burning branches wrestled from the ever-present flames. These were tools of desperation, born from the harsh realities of survival. Gun dreamed of something more. Something elegant, something powerful, something that could truly defend.
It is said that during a period of intense geological upheaval, when the very ground groaned and shifted, Gun ventured deep into the nascent caves of the earth. Perhaps he was searching for shelter, perhaps driven by an unknown instinct, but he descended into the planet's raw, untamed depths. There, amidst the pressure and darkness, pulsing with a faint, inner luminescence, he found it: Sunstone.
This wasn't merely a rock. Sunstone was alive. It pulsed with a warmth that radiated outwards, a gentle heat that resonated with Gun's own plasmoid nature. He sensed a latent power within it, a captured spark of the ancient sun itself, cooled and crystallized within the planet's heart. He carefully extracted a piece, no larger than his fist, the stone glowing a soft, ethereal blue. This blue Sunstone became the heart of the first lightsaber.
The First Blade: A Spark in the Darkness
Gun, with his innate understanding of energy and form (perhaps a plasmoid trait), began to experiment. He shaped a hilt from a newly discovered, resilient metal – perhaps a prehistoric iron or a unique alloy formed in volcanic vents. Into this hilt, he carefully placed the Sunstone. Through trial and error, through what could only be described as magical intuition combined with nascent technological understanding, he coaxed the Sunstone's energy to flow.
The result was breathtaking. A beam of pure, shimmering light erupted from the hilt, humming with contained power. It was not just light, but something more. It was focused energy, capable of cleaving through tough hides and deflecting the crude weapons of the time. The thin plasma force field that encased the beam, a natural consequence of the Sunstone's raw energy interacting with the surrounding air, gave it form and stability. Gun had created a weapon unlike anything seen before.
His first lightsaber, with its calming blue blade, was not just a weapon. It was a symbol. A symbol of hope in a brutal age, a testament to ingenuity over brute force, and a beacon in the darkness. Gun used it not just to defend himself, but to protect his burgeoning community. He taught others, those with the patience and focus, the basics of lightsaber combat, fostering a sense of order and protection.
The Legacy of Sunstone and Colour
Word spread of Gun's 'light blade.' Others, inspired by his creation, sought out Sunstone themselves. They unearthed stones of different hues – vibrant reds, calming greens, piercing yellows, and even more exotic shades as they delved deeper into the planet's geological secrets. Each colour, it was discovered, resonated with a slightly different energy signature, influencing the blade's properties and, perhaps, even the wielder's temperament. Red Sunstones, for example, might be associated with a more aggressive, forceful energy, while green might be seen as more balanced and attuned to nature.
The different colours of Sunstone became more than just aesthetic. They became symbolic, representing different fighting styles, philosophies, and even societal roles as civilization slowly began to organize itself. The blue of Gun's original blade remained a symbol of leadership and protection, often associated with guardians and peacekeepers.
Billions of Years Later: An Enduring Legacy
Billions of years have passed. Earth has transformed countless times. Continents have shifted, civilizations have risen and fallen, and magic and technology have intertwined in ways Gun could never have imagined. Yet, the lightsaber persists. It is no longer just a prehistoric tool, but a revered and sometimes feared weapon used across countless cultures and societies on your version of Earth.
The knowledge of crafting hilts and harnessing Sunstone energy has been refined and expanded upon over millennia. The "magical gem found deep underground" is understood now to be more than just a rock. Some believe Sunstone is a condensed form of primal energy, a fragment of the Earth's very soul, resonating with the life force of the planet itself. Others believe it has cosmic origins, fragments of ancient stars that fell to Earth in the distant past.
Lightsaber combat, once a necessity for survival in the prehistoric wilds, has evolved into a respected martial art, a symbol of status, and in some cases, a spiritual practice. The different coloured blades are still imbued with symbolic meaning, often influencing the perception and role of the lightsaber wielder in modern society.
The legacy of Gun, the plasmoid who took his "first steps in the world" and gifted it with light and protection, continues to resonate billions of years later. The lightsaber, born in the harsh crucible of prehistory, remains a potent and enduring symbol of power, skill, and the enduring spark of innovation that began in the most ancient of times

Item type

Weapon, Melee