Sword of Three Skies
The Sword of Three Skies is an artifact of great cultural, religious and historical value. It is a sword that was allegedly forged by the Gods themselves, or at least four of them, when Elodíl was created. It is allegedly the sword that cut the bridge between the Mundane Earth and the Underneath Planes, the same sword that destroyed Avarnak, the goddess of destruction, and put an end to his reign of chaos, and allegedly the very weapon used to behead Emperor Balarion at the beginning of the Actual Era. At the end, around ~230 AFC, the sword was supposedly lost on the sea, as a heathen threw it in the oceans to defy the Gods themselves. This artifact has not been proven existant.
Philosophers argue that such sword is a symbol of communication between Earth and Sky, but not physically; rather, in a religious manner, a symbol of how humanity feels connected to godlike entities. It demonstrates how humanity feel a link to the all-powerful entities, and that they think that they are entitled to a gift as powerful as the said "Sword of Three Skies". Many of them claim that such a thought shows the arrogance of "mortals"; They feel like the gods owe them something.
Manufacturing process
At first, the Gods of Above tried only to use the molten metals of the Core to create a ingot which they'd use to make the blade. They tried three times, and the metals would never cool. Then, Gamathar, Helena and Edenna called forth Ether, so they could imbue the metal with the power of pure magick, but then it was volatile, due to explode at any time. Helena then offered her shield, so it could be used for strength, but as they forged with her shield of Sun, the blade was almost smoldering. To avoid the burn of stars, Gamathar had an idea; he ripped from his arm a patch of skin and flesh, and with it, made its handle. But the heated nature of the blade was too powerful, and so Edenna, Lady of Stars, gave them her silver locks so they could diminish the nature of the sun. And yet, it wasnt enough, as the power of light was too unstable.
So then, Obscura, Goddess of Starless Night and of the Dark Side of the Moon, offered a present to them: A single, black teardrop, she had shed when she saw the beauty of that world. With that final component, the Blade was then, at last, finalized.
Significance
It has great religious and cultural significance, principally to the Northwestern Cultures, as the legend of such a sword originated there. It is seen as the most valuable artifact by them, because it is the central point of many tales and allegedly historical events. More importantly, it is the symbol of various countries and empires that once existed on the Northern lands of Allaria. If it is real or not, no one can know for sure, but it has impacted heavily the course of history, as it invoked the idea that the Gods were looking over us.
Item type
Unique Artifact
Rarity
It is unique, the only of its kind crafted by the power of gods. No known human blacksmith can replicate the fine work of art that is the Sword of Three Skies.
Weight
3,5 lbs/5 kg
Dimensions
120cm/47,24in long totally, 105cm/41,33in of blade.
Base Price
It virtually has no price as it is unique and legendary.
Raw materials & Components
It is said to be made from many rather unscientific materials, like raw Ether from the Sea of Magick, the molten metals inside the core of Elodíl, a piece of Helena's holy golden shield, the skin of Gamathar, the silver locks of Edenna and a single tear from Obscura's eyes. It is said that each component gave the sword of three skies the right amount of magick, divinity and, mostly important, elements.
Tools
The Hammer of the Starsmith and the forge of the Vulcan God.
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