Border-Fey Ring Swords

In the Border-Fey, rings and ring-shaped items are given as signs of unity, devotion, and honour, be that through family, marriage, or dedication to a cause. The Border-Fey Ring Sword is no exception. Used by both Border Rangers and Border Knights, they are symbols of prestige and duty, given to those who pass the rigorous training and assessment requirements of the Border-Fey's defensive forces.

Border-Fey Ring Swords are most often longswords or greatswords amongst the Border Knights; longswords or shortswords are more common amongst the Border Rangers. While the design, length and weight of these swords can vary, they all have one common feature that identifies them as a Border-Fey Ring Sword; the ring on the end of the pommel and a curved, triangular shape to the crossguard. While the rings are functional, helping to balance the tip-heavy blades commonly found within the Border-Fey, they are also symbolic additions that can help to identify a wielder's profession, division, and rank. The curved crossguards are believed to provide better hand protection. The rings on the pommel, which are often held in place with a bolt or rod through the centre of them, can vary in design and decoration depending on their wielder's status and rank. Additionally, each separate division within the Rangers and Knights can use different designs of base ring.

Most of the Ring Swords are unenchanted other than some basic enhancement magic. Some swords for higher ranking individuals may be Keened. Rarely, swords used by Clerics and Paladins may have Divine enchantments placed upon them.