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Before Phoenix King Eldarin the Sagacious rose to power and restored the honour of the Phoenix Throne in doing so, he was a revered Acolyte of Rothelim. In this light, he was often spoken of for his mastery in wielding a double-handed blade that few could match in his lifetime. It was because of this that some scholars criticised that Eldarin’s might as a renowned warrior won him the throne through intimidation and fear, despite that it was well-known that Eldarin was beyond such forms of corruption. Regardless, his mastery of the blade became a thing of legend spoken in way that only an Acolyte of Rothelim could preserve without folly: the protection of his people and their way of life. Yet even the great nelri king could keep them from ruin forever.

After Eldarin’s son, Meiliketh the Mad, ascended the throne, it is oft believed that Eldarin’s fabled blade was buried with him in catacombs deep within Mount Yavararys, before his troubled son robbed it from his tomb sometime later, to further anoint his presence as Eldarin’s successor. Yet it is spoken in hushed voices that when Meiliketh first tried to wield the blade for himself, he collapsed screaming in pain before violently casting it away. No one knows whether this tale to be true, though some say Meiliketh never again grasped the blade and instead spitefully sent it to be melted down into something worthy of his touch.

Fortunately it never got that far, and since that day it is widely believed that the blade was bestowed a cunning magical aura, per once Eldarin's request and admittedly on his deathbed, so that only those with the truly selflessness of heart could wield it without bringing anguish to themselves. Such did the blade become a lasting testament of Eldarin's will to not see his only son succeed him, and added further strength to Rainier the Reborn's claim to the Phoenix Throne, several hundred years later, when he wielded it effortlessly during his final confrontation with the proud son and dragonflight consort to Veszena, Kanen.

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I haven’t drawn an epic blade for a while, so this was a nice change of pace. =)

Artwork // Lore // Etc - © Kristopher P. Love
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~JackHologram Jan 19, 2013
Here is the low poly version of the sword [link]

I will do the high poly version then send them to you.
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*Aikurisu Jan 19, 2013
Nice. =D
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~JackHologram Jan 18, 2013
may i have permission to model this into 3d models and post a picture of the finished 3d model on my blog and on deviant art. I will post a link here and note you as the creator of the original design.
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*Aikurisu Jan 18, 2013
Well, I'm honoured that you wish to make a model of this. By all means, you have my permission, and if it's possible do you think I could acquire the model itself once you've finished it? I'm curious in the idea that I'd use it for learning perspectives better for this design. That and I'd be sure to make a journal highlighting your efforts. =)
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~JackHologram Jan 19, 2013
Thankyou, the honor is mine you are an amazing artist.
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Mood: Love *iamrhaza3617 Nov 5, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
oh yeah!
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~nankotsufangirl Jul 20, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
uuu this is great XD
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~Iceshark39 Mar 22, 2011
Absolutely stunning piece of work! Beautiful colour and detailing
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*Aikurisu Mar 29, 2011
Thanks. =)
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