Eclipse (E-clips)
"I, the captain, wield a promise"
Eclipse is the Captain's sword of the Varcanai Guard, as gifted by the Prince of Aethel Caeloria and blessed by the reigning sovereign. It is the first time in Aethel Caelorian history that a captain has an intricately forged sword. Eclipse will be passed down to each successor.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
Eclipse: The wielder of this arming sword is the Captain of the Varcanai Guard. Eclipse is a broadsword with a blade of black steel. The distinct features about it are the rainguard and the fuller.
Sword Components:
- Pommel: A thin peened ring pommel with leaf embellishments carved around it.
- Grip: The grip had two layers to it. The first was a smooth black leather that covered the hilt to the rainguard, and the second layer was a thin, flat, leather braided cord wrapped around the bottom of the lower part of the handle to the top.
- Crossguard: Curved with leaf engravings throughout the saer crossguard.
- Rainguard: Took the form of a saer Aegean head.
- Blade: Smooth black steel with a slight glimmer. The blade maintained saer branch engravings along the edges giving it an aesthetic appearance.
- Fuller: A diamond fuller with the phrase, "I, the captain, wield a promise" inscribed in the Old Tongue, L'aiavanto.
- Edge: Double-edged
- Central Ridge: A thin line running from the fuller tip to the centre of the blade's point.
- Point: It has a spear point.
- Scabbard: Ebony scabbard.
Significance
The significance of Eclipse is that its wielder, Ravor M'ithai, must upkeep his promise to the reigning monarch, thus becoming the best elf that he can be for both his house and for the citizens of Aethel Caeloria. As the captain, he is now a role model to many, especially elflings and young elves; therefore, his actions are paramount to the kingdom's reputation. He made a promise to everyone and himself that he would do everything he could to protect them and be the elf they could confidently confide in when times became dire. That is his promise.
Eclipse: Eclipse is the weapon of the Captain of the Varcanai Guard. It signifies his authority over the army and represents his promise to himself and the citizens he protects. It is passed down from captain to captain.
Eclipse is the first sword forged for a captain within Aethel Caelorian history. Lament was initially made for Linthuwai Aalarelai, but Prince Vaeril figured since the new commander would be getting a sword, the new captain should get one too, thus creating Eclipse.
"I, the captain, wield a promise." This is a promise the Captain of the Varcanai Guard, Ravor M'ithai, made to himself and the citizens of Aethel Caeloria. The sword would be used to keep everyone safe from harm, stranger and friend alike, and be either selfless or merciless in his duties where necessary. That is his promise.
Creation Date
2355 VO
Rarity
Eclipse is the only one of its kind, having been the first one to be made in existence for a captain; however, it is identical to another sword, titled Lament. While its value is still to be considered, it is still valuable given that it is the official sword of a high-ranking captain.
Weight
4lbs
Dimensions
37 inches long.
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