Al Sharaf blades
Nomad Federation artefact
The Al Sharaf blades are traditional items held by leaders of the most influential Jangahir families. Their name translates to a word with a meaning incorporating 'noble', 'great', 'on-high' and 'leader'. Taken as a prize in some forgotten great battle, they aren’t bought or sold, and theft of an Al-Sharaf blade is punished severely.
Scimitars and daggers were made
It is thought that the blades were always made in pairs, one dagger matching each scimitar, but many families possess only one or the other and it is therefore possible that families with matching blades spread this story only to further their own standing in the Nomad Fleet. Elegant yet opulent decoration but which doesn't ruin effectiveness
Both types of blade are always richly adorned with gems and woven ribbons. Despite this, the blades are still finely-crafted, even superior, weapons. Unknown construction that can no longer be replicated
Plasma-forged from some unknown alloy with a passing resemblance to duralite, the blades were crafted by unknown artisans before the Long Night. Have their own voice and song
Some bearers of Al Sharaf blades claim to be able to hear the voice of their blades. Though the weapons don't actually speak, weilders report being able to sense concepts and feelings coming from their blade, some even claiming the the blades have unique personalities.
It is thought that the blades were always made in pairs, one dagger matching each scimitar, but many families possess only one or the other and it is therefore possible that families with matching blades spread this story only to further their own standing in the Nomad Fleet. Elegant yet opulent decoration but which doesn't ruin effectiveness
Both types of blade are always richly adorned with gems and woven ribbons. Despite this, the blades are still finely-crafted, even superior, weapons. Unknown construction that can no longer be replicated
Plasma-forged from some unknown alloy with a passing resemblance to duralite, the blades were crafted by unknown artisans before the Long Night. Have their own voice and song
Some bearers of Al Sharaf blades claim to be able to hear the voice of their blades. Though the weapons don't actually speak, weilders report being able to sense concepts and feelings coming from their blade, some even claiming the the blades have unique personalities.
Stats
| BONUS | INITIATIVE | DAMAGE | CRITICAL | FEATURES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAGGER | 0 | +1 | 2 | 1 | Light; armour piercing 2 |
| SCIMITAR | +2 (d10) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Armour piercing 2 |
- Light: only takes half an inventory slot
- Armour piercing X: ignore X points of the target's armour
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Reputation bonus whilst bearing the blade
In a Nomad Federation setting, and assuming the bearer is of a social standing to appropriately carry such a weapon:
In a Nomad Federation setting, and assuming the bearer is of a social standing to appropriately carry such a weapon:
- +1 for a single blade, +3 for a matching pair
CC 61, segment of The Deckhand
(Sourced from Last Cyclade, page 86)
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Item type
Weapon, Melee
Rarity
Pre-Long-Night artefacts that can't be reproduced
Base Price
Priceless
- Al Sharaf blades - GM
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On cover image at article creation: Though the image I've used is that of a Sikh weapon - among other differences to the description of the Al Sharaf weapons of Coriolis - I am a little subject to the whims of chance when searching for suitable art on Creative Commons. I will keep looking though.