Arragaran steel

Arragaran steel is an ancient alloy invented in Arragara, Arrautsa, Ghant, and used to make weapons of unparalleled quality. They are exceptionally sharp, tremendously strong, and extravagantly expensive. It is said that spells and magic are what make the steel special.

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Arragaran steel.

About

Arragaran steel blades are lighter, stronger, and sharper than even the best castle-forged steel, and feature distinctive rippled patterns similar to Damascus steel. Most Arragaran steel blades in Ghant are treasured heirlooms of noble houses, each with its own name and storied history. They can be identified by their unusual dusky color, distinctive rippled patterns, and the extreme sharpness of the blade.

Only the ancient and sacred order of forgemasters in Arragaran can forge Arragaran steel swords, and the secret of creating such an alloy is closely guarded and known only by the chief forgemasters, and they only make swords as often and for whomever "the Old Gods ordain". As a result, very seldom are these swords forged, making those weapons highly treasured and extremely rare.

The properties of Arragaran steel are well-known, and are the result of both folding iron many times to balance and remove impurities, and the use of secret arts to give unnatural strenth to the resulting steel. Those arts are closely guarded secrets by only the most venerable of the forgemasters. It is believed that only around 215 such weapons have ever been forged.

List of Arragaran steel blades

Blades that are accounted for

• Agian, (Might), An ancient blade given to the first ruler of Velikoslavia, Dagan I, after a successful founding of the nation. It rests with whoever holds the throne today and is considered a priceless artifact. The blade is a deep blue color that slightly overlaps shades of black. It is one of the darker swords that have been forged, being almost entirely black. The hilt is crafted in the shape of a dragon, made of a similar blue steel, with a large ruby in the pommel. It is a one handed sword and has historically has been wielded in every battle that the ruler participated in. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people have fallen by the sword’s blade. It has also historically been used in any state execution carried out by the wielder. It is also considered one of the Crown Jewels of Velikoslavia and utilized for knighting ceremonies and other state functions.

• Ahanzturatik, (Oblivion)

• Amildegitik, (Abyss)

• Argiaekartzen, (Lightbringer), the ancestral sword of the Lords of Onmutu.

• Ashen, the ancestral sword of the Kings of Arrautsa.

• Askatzaileak, (Emancipator)

• Atma

• Aukera, (Chance)

• Ausartbihotza, (Braveheart)

• Azken, (Ultima)

• Balioa, (Valor)

• Bereizlea, (Separator)

• Bertutea, (Virtue)

• Borragoma, (Eraser)

• Burdinarrano, (Iron Eagle), the sword of Albert, Lord Prince of Ghant.

• Defendatzailea, (Defender)

• Egia, (Truth)

• Egunsentian, (Dawn), the ancestral sword of House Dain.

• Eguzkia, (Sun)

• Ekaitzotsoa, (Stormwolf), the ancestral longsword of House Braeden of Serretes. The total length, just under four feet, the blade is just over three feet in length. The blade possess a slightly darker than steel tint to the blade. The tint is comparable to the hide of a Black Dire Wolf. The cross guard measures no more than six inches in total. The cross guard is a slightly upturned piece of steel, made to catch blades that slide down it’s own blade. The cross guard features no adornment, other then engraving of both runes and symbols of power. These include a variety of knots. The grip is wrapped in silver wire and then encased in a simple black leather grip. The pommel is a simple piece of steel that features a slightly rounded shape. The blade is adorned with runes.

• Garaipena, (Victory),

• Gaua, (Nightfall)

• Gelid, the ancestral sword of the Kings of Thule.

• Grifoatzapar, (Griffon's Claw), the ancestral sword of the Kings of New Edom. The most recently forged sword.

• Haizeazakar, (Foulwind), the ancestral sword of House Pazuzu.

• Harritzekoa, (Wonder)

• Heriotzaekartzen, (Deathbringer)

• Iluntzean, (Dusk), the ancestral two handed greatsword of House Dakmaran, currently in the possession of Lord Paramount Malibar of Dakmoor.

• Itsasoaren, (Of the Sea),

• Izotzmarka, (Icebrand), the ancestral sword of the Kings of Izotza.

• Izozteak, (Frostbite),

• Jainkoakmahats, (Godsvine), the ancestral sword of the Kings of Gaemar.

• Jaitsi, (Fell)

• Justaposizioa, (Juxtaposition)

• Legeaekartzen; (Lawbringer), the ancestral sword of House Orinbere of Gauekoizarra.

• Legioa; (Legion), the sword of the Empire, forged for Emperor Nathan I.

• Lokatz, (Mud), was originally the ancestral sword of the House of Ostia of Latium, and later its subsequent cadet branches. It was first wielded by Latin Emperor Theodosius I in the mid-11th century. It is a one-and-a-half hand sword, or bastard sword. The blade is primarily dark grey with dark red blended into the folds, lapping over the gray but never touching. It’s pommel is constructed of golden steel in the shape of an eagle’s head. The sword is thought to be named for Theodosius's status as the chief heir of a line of Claudii bastard. It is currently wielded by Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium.

• Maquinilla, (Razor)

• Mazadar, (Ruler by Right), the sword of Charles, Prince of Ghant, and his descendants. Lost after the Third Mazadar War, later recovered by Zara Thrall.

• Nagusitasuna, (Supremacy), the sword of the Emperors of the Imperial Orthodox Federation.

• Nonahikotasun, (Ubiquity),

• Odoledale, (Blooddrinker), the ancestral sword of the Blood Kings and later Blood Lords of Odolargia.

• Ohore, (Honor), the ancestral sword of the Lord Commander of the Knights of Eric I.

• Opakuak, (Opaque)

• Ordainsari; (Retribution), the ancestral sword of the Kings of Ghant, forged for King Robert I.

• Patu, (Destiny), one of the Crown Jewels of Geadland, thought to be Kismet.

• Santua, (Holy)

• Solanaceae, (Nightshade), Blade traditionally owned by House Ivanov prior to their ascension to the throne. Now possessed traditionally by the Heir to the throne of Velikoslavia.

• Sorgindutako, (Enchanted), the sword of Marina of Dakmoor (Dakmaran). The sword was passed down to her eldest son, Leo Claudius, 32nd Duke of Adrianople, after her death in 1811. Since then it has been passed on to subsequent Dukes, and later Latin Emperors. It remains the ancestral sword of the Claudii, and is currently wielded by Latin Emperor Constantine XX.

• Sugarrahizkuntza, (Flametongue)

• Tximista, (Lightning), the sword of Leo of Alget-Cayel. Lost, and later recovered and returned to Ghant.

• Vorpal

Blades with unknown fate

• Halabeharra, (Kismet), the sword of Belandra of Ghant.

Most Arragaran steel was a grey so dark it looked almost black, as was true here as well. But blended into the folds was a violet so deep as the grey. The two colors lapped over one another without ever touching, each ripple distinct, like waves of night and velvet upon some steely shore. It was a slender blade designed for a woman's hand, and the hilt was moonstone decorated with amethysts.

The Emperor of Ghant is offering 10 million NSD and a Lordship for its return.

• Ozeanoekaitz, (Ocean Storm), the sword of the Kings of Laracia. Lost during the Cetan Civil War. Fate unknown.

• Zarandar, the first Arragaran steel sword, forged by the mythical hero Toran, who also founded the Order of Arragaran forgemasters. Used to kill Balabos, the mythical last Dragon of Ghant. The sword was plunged deep into the dragon's belly, and was lost along with the dragon, in parts unknown.