Spear of Destiny

Mechanics & Inner Workings

When used in tandem with Lucius's Noble Phantasm, Last Sanctus Vulnus (Last Holy Wound), the lance creates a wound that can't be healed.

History

Originally just a Roman soldier's spear, when Lucius Longinus pierced the side of Christ it became coated in the blood of the Messiah. Several centuries after Longinus's time, during the time of King Arthur, the spear found its way to Britain. The wicked mage Klingsor sought it out, & manipulated Sir Balin & King Pellam into fighting. Balin destroyed Pellam's castle with the spear, & after their battle Klingsor stole it. Percival confronted Klingsor in his fortress. During their battle Klingsor used Longinus on Percival, only for Percival to take the spear's magical energy from the attack and throw it back at him. Percival then returned the energy to the spear, recompleting it. Several centuries after King Arthur's time, legend says that the spear found its way to the domain of Charlemagne. It is said that Charlemagne's sword Joyeuse contains the spear's tip inside its pommel.

Significance

The spear which pierced the side of Christ while he was on the cross, confirming his death.

Item type

Weapon, Melee

Current Holder

Lancer of Huna

Raw materials & Components

A long-handled soldier’s spear, in the fashion of the ancient Roman Empire.

Nicknames: Holy Lance, Spear of Longinus, Spear of Destiny, Holy Spear, & Bleeding Lance.