The Dead God
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To sub a gift for Darth Maliphant's Emperor.
- Image Source: Here.
- Canon Link: N/A
- Primary Source: Ishtar, The Song │ Noana, The Duelist
- Manufacturer: Jaeger Solutions │
Darth Empyrean
- Affiliation:
Alkor Centaris
- Model: Selaphiel, The Blade of Kings
- Modularity: N/A
- Production: Unique
- Material: Alchemized Impervium Blade │ Leviathan Leather Handle Wrap │ Svolten Ryholite Treated Devaronian Edge
- Classification: Sith Sword
- Size: Very Large
- Weight: Very Heavy
- Ghost Sword Reflection
- Heavily Augments Force Powers
- Consumes Force Energy (To Increase Power)
- Consumes Life Energy
- Must Be Bonded
- Multi-Front Assault -
- With every strike of The Blade of Kings, brings forth a compelling and destructive power; no matter the form utilized, Selaphiel brings with it a manifestation of the darkside with every strike, sharing every aspect of the source assault. Most often a scissoring action, though alterable by the bonded, when a strike it performed a second blade is constructed as an exact mimic to the blade itself, effectively making every strike resulted from the blade doubling itself to a second direction; taking much inspiration from the common moves of double lightsaber users, without the static direction of the blades.
- Chosen King -
- In addition to the subservient sword that lashes out in unison with its bonded, The Sword of Kings doubles as an effective and downright terrifying amplifier of dark side powers and energy. In the same manner as scepters of ancient Sith, the weapon multiplies the strength of its user in the metaphysical in all aspects; a danger to all but the most profound force sensitives. This in itself makes the weapon an unruly destroyer of the uninitiated, though as a gestalt whole the sword brings with it a demanding respect and hegemony.
This ability is heavily dependent on the usage of what it consumes, utilizing the life force to amplify the dark side energies as a crude engine. When the life force, or fuel, is consumed the weapon has no other choice but to take from the reservoirs of his bonded master; something that can and will end in the user's death if they are not careful.
- In addition to the subservient sword that lashes out in unison with its bonded, The Sword of Kings doubles as an effective and downright terrifying amplifier of dark side powers and energy. In the same manner as scepters of ancient Sith, the weapon multiplies the strength of its user in the metaphysical in all aspects; a danger to all but the most profound force sensitives. This in itself makes the weapon an unruly destroyer of the uninitiated, though as a gestalt whole the sword brings with it a demanding respect and hegemony.
- Ravenous Gluttony -
- With the power of a king, comes too the overhead of managing such power. Although not as much of a combat oriented ability relative to the many other aspects of the blade, to maintain such strength in the weapon requires the sacrifice of both blood and energy; through the consumption of force sensitives and their littered energy. In a duel, this constant feeding can drain an opponent in proximity, slowly tearing them down from where they stood to be nothing more than a prostrated subservient to the righteous chosen. Because of this, the weapon is unable to be held by any other than its chosen recipient; consuming all that attempt to wield it without the proper knowledge or know how of its enigmatic ritual.
Weaknesses:
- Ravenous Gluttony -
- While a power when engaged in the endless warfare of a King, at times of peace the nagging hunger of the sword can be as much a burden as it is a boon. Left to nothing but the cold blanket of a scabbard, the blade will turn on its bonded recipient and begin to drag them to the Netherworld through the slow destruction of their body, mind, and soul. If not them, than a constant influx of prisoners must suffice as a sacrifice; dependent heavily on its power. The stronger the weapon becomes, so too does it require multiple blood quenches a day to satiate it for the next. An endless cycle, until another King is chosen or the sword meets its end.
- Regicide -
- While the weapon is a formidable weapon of the dark side, and one of the magnum opus of its creator; just as all creations like it, it finds a exceptional weakness in the fact that it can be not only disabled by directed light side force abilities, but outright destroyed should a significant strike of ‘Force Light’ or any other dreaded cleansing ability come within its path. The weapon has no inbuilt defenses to this, and without proper care and protection; it is impossible to protect it from such an atrocity.
- Fit For a King -
- The blade is glorious in fit and form; yet despite its aggrandized nature, it is just that, too large and exceptional for the common man to hold. Its alchemized weight make for an extremely heavy and dense weapon capable of denting a starship’s hull with enough force, but to move it with such intent is reserved for only the most eccentric built and powerful. Lengthwise, it can be disturbingly difficult to use in tight and confined areas, easily bumping and prodding the outskirts of the arena if ones not careful.
This makes the weapon slow when wielded, unruly and tiresome to maintain, and a burden to anyone not well versed in the wielding of such a large and imposing blade.
- The blade is glorious in fit and form; yet despite its aggrandized nature, it is just that, too large and exceptional for the common man to hold. Its alchemized weight make for an extremely heavy and dense weapon capable of denting a starship’s hull with enough force, but to move it with such intent is reserved for only the most eccentric built and powerful. Lengthwise, it can be disturbingly difficult to use in tight and confined areas, easily bumping and prodding the outskirts of the arena if ones not careful.
DESCRIPTION
In the furnaces of the mind, a question arose on how to prove one’s alchemic ability and exceptional help for the empire at large; to bring about the approving gaze of its Emperor, and cement one’s self as a man to be trusted and held dear. With this, the first embers were lit in the eventual forge that would temper the blade soon to be known as Selaphiel, The Blade of Kings; the proverbial Magnum Opus of its creator; the less than well known Darth Maliphant.
Utilizing a team of heavily trained alchemists, Maliphant used what resources he held to bring about a strong foundation for the craftsmanship that would soon go into the blade. Men and Women of all aspects, notorious Sith from across the galaxy, and the growing prowess of an organization not known to the day of light; pure ore was taken from much of the galaxy, criminals appropriated from the execution chambers so many sat in, and the influx of rambunctious Jedi taken from the short but brutal combat with the The Rebel Alliance; all taken and categorized as nothing but the menial products of labor and resources. Humanity was not an aspect of the weapon as these cattle were dragged through an assembly line of torture and gruesome displays of power to incite the dark side in their very souls; only to be cut down and turned into mineral.
With Jedi, rebels, prisoners, and more all brought to their knees after weeks of grievous care; their pain, fear, and anger were drained through precise cuts in major arteries. Hundreds of souls were brought to bear to form a strong but temporary pool for the eventual quenching of the sword, while dedicated craftsman led by Darth Maliphant worked through the sorcery required to give form to its power. These alchemists began work in shifts, a month long effort of constant spellwork, sorcery, and outright rituals to achieve what was to come; with Impervium molded into its core and edge, treated with both the infusion of Devaronian Blood-Poison, and grinded down by the Svolten Ryholite of old. This combination made for an exceptionally strong base, yet the work was not to be done.
With its husk formed, the soul was to be imparted and bonded through another many weeks of constant sorcery. Settling the blade into the blood pool formed through the many force sensitives and righteously tortured, its womb had formed through sacrifice. It was here that its many powers were formed, welded into its metaphysical parts, and given life through hunger. This was the power of the dark side pressed dense into a singularity the likes few had ever witnessed. The soft whispers of the many dead cried out in agony in its presence, littered whimpers of the ever forgotten, now no more a portion of themselves as the whole of the blade.
Selaphiel, after weeks bathing in morbid water, eventually consumed the entire pool. Hundreds of dead, all concentrated in its metal frame, its creation a finale to all the work put into its unsanctioned creation. Through a small spike within the hilt was the bonding formed, with the chant to tie one’s soul to its core, allowed for it to be wielded with indiscretion; where its many powers would begin to form. The first is its ability to create a clone of the strike sent out, a proverbial liege that could strike out with as much force and power the conventional strike would; in the same fashion as a use of Jar’kai, though instant and forceful. This ghost blade would prove to be its most iconic feature outside its hunger, and the hallmark for its nickname as the ‘Ethereal Conqueror’; as time would soon show. Next came its power of the darkside, the many within its core nothing more than a conduit and focusing lens for the wielder to impart whatever injustice they see fit. It was these two powers that the sword was given to maintain its exceptional reputation as the sword of a king.
With these many things in mind, it was Darth Maliphant who had taken the weapon; seeking out his liege with an excitement festering in his heart. To gift him its prowess through gleeful joy imparted on him by nothing more than the pride a master takes in his work. Soon, it would find an a new home in the sheath of a man who reigned over much, and its creator an almost nameless slave to imperialism.
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