The Lion King
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To re-forge the broken blade previously known as Snowfall into a new, more powerful weapon.
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- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source:
Anarion (re-forging roleplay) - Snowfall (old sub)
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Théodred Heavenshield, Thyrian Hearthfire, Ióunn Galadorn, Arnor Oathsworn
- Affiliation: Thurion Heavenshield
- Model: N/A
- Modularity: N/A
Production: Unique
- Material:
Phrik (blade, cross-guard, grip and pommel) - Leather (grip wrap)
- Gold (details)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Sword
- Size: Large
- Weight: Light
- Imbued with the power of the Sun:
Blinds foes. - Purges darkness.
[*]Long reach, light weight.
[*]Strong and sturdy design.
Strengths:
- Light-weight in spite of its size:
Can match the speed and elegance of a lightsaber in the right hands.
[*]Resistant to energy weapons.
[*]Imbued with the power of the Sun:
- Capable of blinding foes, comparable to Force Light.
- Banishes shadows and dark illusions upon touch.
- Scorches those corrupted by the dark side.
Weaknesses:
- Affected by Force Suppression.
- Cannot be wielded by darksiders.
- Unable to reflect blasters.
- Unwieldy to use one-handed due to size.
- Limited cutting ability compared to lightsabers.
It was when facing the Valkyri Goddess of Death on the field of battle that the legendary blade Snowfall was shattered, as was a part of its wielder. Blood poured from the left side of his face, clawed and torn by the cackling Crone, and Thurion Heavenshield slipped into unconsciousness. The Aelvar were able to mend much of his wounds, though some were beyond even their skill in healing. Unknowingly, the Dark Goddess had marked not only his flesh, but his very soul. The shards of Snowfall were laid to rest in Averlorn, until called upon to serve once more.
In the years since that great and terrible battle, Thurion's mind and physical health slowly deteriorated; poisoned and driven to madness by the Crone's touch, all while family and loved ones remained unable to render meaningful aid. It wasn't until the day of his nephew's wedding to the Elven Queen that a secret plan to restore, if not all then at least some of, his spirit was set in motion: The blade that was broken, shall be remade.
Sometime following the wedding, four figures met on the shores the sacred frozen lake of Averlorn, brimming with the power of the Force from which they all drew strength. Théodred, oldest son of Thurion, had gathered to him High King Thyrian, Queen Ióunn of the Aelvar, and Arnor of the Beorni. A hammer and anvil were fashioned out of the magical ice itself, upon which the shards of Snowfall were placed. Thyrian, gifted in all things fire and flame, provided the heat necessary to fuse the pieces together, while the others worked the metal together, lending each of their strengths to its formation.
The blade was re-forged, bearing traits of each of the three kindred races; the strength of the Valkyri, the grace of the Aelvar, and the ancient wisdom of the Beorni. The blade was made lighter - more so than should be possible for a heavy metal like phrik - and imbued with the awesome power of the Sun itself. Capable of blinding foes, the blade causes a bright flash of light comparable to the effect of Force Light. Its brightness may also illuminate the hidden and dispel illusions, as well as smite the corrupted with scorching results, branding them for all eternity. A weapon fit for the hand of one who ever walks the path of Light.
During the process, Théodred Heavenshield chose to sacrifice his connection to the Force in order to imbue the sword with the Light side of the Force. He did so out of love for his father, whose faltering health he'd witnessed from the start with no way of stopping it. If this was indeed the key to halting the spread of the poison building within Thurion, he would make certain of its effects. He fell unconscious as his connection was severed, and was subsequently brought to the Queen's chambers awaiting the arrival of his father.
Upon being presented to Thurion, as his fingers grasped its grip once more, his former strength was returned to him, enough so to stay the Crone's poison long enough for one last confrontation so that he may be restored for good. His first action was to enter his son's mind and bring his consciousness from a realm of nothingness back into the world of the living, to resume the walk of life without the Force marching alongside him. Although neither of the pair knew it at this point, putting an end to the Crone would be the key to restore not just the Father, but also the severed thread which bound the Son to the Force.
This sword, along with its wielder, was given a new name in Elvish: Anarion, which in the common tongue roughly translates to "born of sunlight", or "son of sunlight".
