Darth Vornskr the Second
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a sentient sithsword with a flaming personality, and to create a personal weapon for Joycelyn Zambrano.
- Image Source: Fableblades: Fade
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions:
Sith Alchemy: Dukra iv Forja
[*]Primary Source:
- Inspiration: Kata'nari.
- Canon tech: Sith Sword
- Inspiration: Vahla
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Ancient Vahla Sorcerers.
- Model: N/A
- Affiliation: Joycelyn Zambrano, Dark Side of the Force, Ember of Vahl.
- Modularity: None.
- Production: Unique
- Material: Steel, leather, wroshyr wood, alchemical components, the soul of an ancient vahla sith sorcerer.
- Classification: Sword
- Size: Large
- Weight: Heavy
- Size: Designed for a wielder of considerable size, this blade is large and heavy. It has reach and authority, but requires significant strength and endurance to wield.
- Sithsword: The creation Sithswords is an ancient tradition, giving it the properties it needs to rival modern weapons. It can cut almost as well as a lightsabre, absorb lightning,
- Spirit of the Sword: Imbued with an ancient dark spirit whose mind has set on a single purpose: Kill the Jedi. While it grants the wielder power, it also demands sacrifice. The more the sword is used, the more the blade will speak to the wielder.
Tainted Presence: The tainted presence of the sword is obvious by proximity. It pushes the wielder deeper into the dark side of the force, making them prideful, envious, and obsessed with the element of fire. - Soul of Fire: The spirit of the sword strengthens its wielders physical capabilities and their attunement with the Force.
- Blessing of Fire: Makes the wielder more in tune with the element of fire.
- Minions: Summons living fire to fight for the wielder.
- Telepathy: Sometimes, the spirit of the sword will speak to its wielder's mind and is capable of holding short conversations. It will also understand a wielder who speaks (vocally) to it, but it can't hear anyone other than its wielder. Given time, this telepathy can bypass resistance to mentalism.
Strengths:
- Size: The size and weight of this weapon increases its reach and hitting power compared to smaller weapons.
- Sithsword: Imbued with ancient Sith Alchemy, the sword is impervious to much: It will hold up against lightsabres, retain a remarkable edge, and absorb Sith lightning like a lightsabre.
- Dark Boons: The sword holds the vengeful spirit of an ancient dark entity that grants its wielder certain powers:
Soul of Fire: The first boon, the sword grants its wielder strength a dark boost to their physical prowess and connection to the dark side of the Force. - Blessing of Fire: As its second boon, the sword gives its wielder a strong affinity with the element of fire. This makes the wielder able to wreathe the blade in fire and makes their pyrokinesis more effective.
- Minions: The third boon, with some focus (one dedicated post), the wielder can summon living fire to fight by their side.
Weaknesses:
- Spawned of the Dark: Being spawned of the dark side of the Force, the sword is weak to Force Light. Its presence and powers will decrease in proximity to Force Light and direct blasts will hurt it.
- Child of the Force: Its powers are born of the Force. When trapped within a field negating the Force, the blade will become silent and inert, however it retains its resistance to lightsabres.
- Size: While the sword has reach and strikes with considerable authority, it requires strength and endurance to use and can be challenging to wield in enclosed spaces.
- Will of the Sword: The spirit of the sword grants boons, but it has costs as well:
Touch of Corruption: The spirit of the sword is a dark influence on its wielder and will constantly push them towards negative emotions through whispers of power, pride and the envy of others. - Uncontrollable Rage: If the wielder of the sword refuses to align with the Spirit's ideals (Destroy the Jedi at any cost), it may send the wielder into a blind Frenzy to force their hand.
- Pyromania: The wielder will become obsessed with fire, sometimes staring at it for hours on end, or resulting to burning the heretics more often than necessary.
[*]Dark Taint: As a dark artefact of some power, it can be immediately sensed and identified as a dark object within close proximity it and an experienced user of Sense may detect it at a distance. Stealth with this item is practically impossible.
DESCRIPTION
In ages past during the War of the Fittest, a great Vahla Sith Sorcerer by the name of Akrazopan the Fire Hand sought to create a weapon worthy of Ember of Vahl and its champion, believing fully that it was time the Vahla aided the Sith in vanquishing the Jedi once and for all, and found their way back to the Lost Home of the Vahla, where they would reign under the protection of Vahl, the Mother of Fire.
A massive blood ritual was set up, demanding the sacrifice of several captured Jedi Knights as well as Vahla Priests, their blood made the alchemical blade of the Zaudraka and their souls turned into the fire that would flicker over its blade. However, the ritual was not enough, the sword demanded more. One by one, the sorcerer's acolytes burst into flame and were consumed, until there was only Akrazopan left. he fought the draw of the sword, but could not abort the ritual. He too was consumed. However, as his last feat, he steeled his mind and fed on the captured souls in the blade. If he was not to be its wielder, then he would certainly become the sword itself.
Time encapsulated it in its long embrace while the spiritual energy in the blade drifted deeper and deeper into sleep. Akrazopan was forgotten, the ritual forgotten, the Ember grew thin, and in the end Akrazopan forgot even himself. Only one thing remained: A sleeping will to slay the Jedi and return to home. The centuries rushed past, the sword lay un-blemished on its altar as temple fell to run and the balance of the galaxy shifted. Inevitably, life stumbled upon the ruins once again: Hands reached out and clasped the leather-clad wroshyr wood hilt and drew the dark blade from its slumber. Zaudraka awakened for the first time and found himself in the hands of a pirate. Dissatisfied, the sword sought a new owner, fostering distrust and rage between friends. Rumours spread: Something dark in a pirate hold. Jedi came to investigate it and found the sword. They packed it away in their temple. There, it slumbered again.
After the Battle of Yavin, the blade was plundered from the Jedi vaults and gifted to the Ember of Vahl as part of swaying them to join the Imperial cause. It remained in their possession for centuries until the darkness returned and the Gulag Plague struck. Seeking to survive the great plague, a splinter cell of the Ember hid on the planet of Navrozh. The sword was displeased once more and tore their bonds asunder, then the vornskrs picked them apart piece by piece. Zaudraka slept again until he felt a new presence come close: Young, but strong, vahla blood, at least in part, and carrying such hate against the Jedi as he had not felt for centuries. He called to Joycelyn Zambrano and she listened.
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The Zaudraka is a long, two-handed sword of considerable heft. While it is most effective two-handed, it can be wielded in one hand if the wielder is of sufficient physique. Its blade is singe-edged, seemingly made of a form of steel, and warm to the touch. The weapon as a whole has a useful design with a flame-like artistic touch. Its hilt is wroshyr wood wrapped in supple, black leather. Upon coming close, the weapon exudes a dark presence. Upon touch a silken voice spreads through the subject's mind
Are you to be my wielder?
The sword grants its wielder power in body and in the Force, and it strengthens their affinity with Fire to the point where they can even summon living flame to fight for them. However, it has a prize: The Zaudraka is bent on the destruction of the Jedi Order and will do everything in its power to make its wielder fulfil that goal. Its dark and twisted presence in the Force pulls its wielder down into the depths of the dark side of the Force as a means to control them and fulfil its goal
The longer one carries and wields the Zaudraka, the more the sword will open up to its wielder in words. While this will not increase its power, it may make it more understanding to long-term plans. However, it will still require a steady stream of violence to satiate its hunger for vengeance.
