Kyyrk
Vylmira's Wrath
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: The primary weapon of Dorin Arkx.
- Image Source: Found on various sites, image linked from this page.
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Order of the Force Hunters
- Affiliation: Dorin Arkx
- Model: N/A
- Modularity: No
Production: Unique
- Material: Beskar, Adegan Crystals, Leather
- Classification: Sword
- Size: Average
- Weight: Heavy
- Adegan Crystals: One crystal inlaid to the hilt, and five smaller crystals inlaid across the center of the blade allow Dorin to infuse the blade with various Force powers and abilities.
- Beskar Blade: The entire sword is made from Beskar, save for a leather handle, and a leather-bound portion of the blade.
- Leather Plate: The leather plate offers Dorin a safe place to grab the blade, as his "ritual' of infusing the blade with Force Powers requires him to draw his hand along the blade. This allows for quick stops and shifts of momentum without fear of injuring himself should a misstep occur.
- Infusing Crystals: Dorin can infuse the blade with various Force Powers, each having different effects, by channeling the ability into the crystals in the blade, which is then released upon contact with a surface or individual.
- Beskar Blade: It's greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. If the blade is broken, it will be costly to replace. It is also not entirely lightsaber proof.
- Primitive Sword: Arkani is a regular sword, meaning that it does not fare well against heavy armor, and must be sharpened on a regular basis.
- Attunement: Dorin must meditate on the sword daily to maintain its effectiveness, as residual energy can build up inside the crystals, decreasing effectiveness of spells. (In DnD terms, he can only cast so many infusions before he must replenish the sword).
Arkani is a sword that was granted to Dorin Arkx upon his acceptance as an apprentice hunter into his order. Dorin has not spoken about who granted him the sword, but he has confirmed that it was created by smiths in the employ of the Order of Force Hunters. While Dorin could have used a lightsaber, I wanted to add to the feeling of being a Witcher-esque character that Dorin was designed for, so instead relies on a physical sword that he enhances with the Force. This was slightly inspired by the Witcher, wherein Witchers would modify their swords with runes and oils to increase effectiveness, but most of the actual application is drawn from Dark Souls. For those unfamiliar with this game, eligible characters could enhance weapons with simple materials, or powerful magic spells that lasted for a certain amount of time before expiring. The way Dorin activates the blade is more in-line with this method, wherein he casts the "spell," and draws his hand across the blade to infuse the crystals. The Crystals act as catalysts for Force powers, or spells, to be cast and held until the blade comes into contact with something, and the effect is discharged.
The sword itself features an ornate hilt and guard, as pictured above, and runes on the bottom of the blade. The runes simply state the name of the sword, Arkani, in Ancient Sith. The blade is about the same length as a lightsaber, and designed to be a hand-and-a-half weapon, meaning that while the handle only has room for a single hand, a second may grip the pommel to utilize two-handed strikes.
