Drakengard Weapon Stories

Odradek

Hymir's Finger

This is the largest sword in the world, too heavy for any mere mortal to lift. It is believed that till now, no warrior has been able to wield it.

It was ordered forged by the warlord Vahk the Pitiless. Made from the melted armor of his vanquished enemies, the sword announced Vahk's might and grandeur to the world.

The sword grew heavier and heavier each time it took a life, and it gradually became more and more difficult to wield. At last, even its mighty owner could no longer swing it.

Odradek

Reaper's Scythe

They say that the reaper waits by the gate to Hades. With this scythe he cuts the passage to the eternal darkness--a place from whence no soul has ever returned.

A man was sentenced to enter dark Hades. He waited beside the reaper as the grim god sliced open a passage to the darkness.

At that moment, the man swung his sword at the reaper! The blade struck home, and the reaper felled. "Foolish human," he laughed. "Your sword cannot help you now!"

As he spoke, the scythe rose up and cut off the man's leg with one blow. The true guardian was not the reaper; it was the scythe. And by the gate it still waits for each sinner in his turn.

Odradek

Tyrant's Playthings

The land was ruled by an empress witch who used magic 

powers to govern her people. She was a cruel, oppressive

ruler who took joy in slaughtering innocents at random.

But the empress was restless. Torturing victims, drinking

fine wines as they screamed... It was fun, yes, but eventually

fun grows wearisome when repeated too often.

Many would-be heroes came to the castle, united by dreams 

of my death. The first few were enjoyable enough, but now

it's just a chore. They're all so simple-minded!

If no hero is strong enough to defeat me, I'll just have to

make one myself. I need a strong child. A terrifying hero.

One with enough power to topple his own mother...

Fossilmaiden

Odradek said:

Hymir's Finger

This is the largest sword in the world, too heavy for any mere mortal to lift. It is believed that till now, no warrior has been able to wield it.

It was ordered forged by the warlord Vahk the Pitiless. Made from the melted armor of his vanquished enemies, the sword announced Vahk's might and grandeur to the world.

The sword grew heavier and heavier each time it took a life, and it gradually became more and more difficult to wield. At last, even its mighty owner could no longer swing it.

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The iron was beaten into shape. It stood alone in battle.

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The iron killed with abandon. That was its reason to exist.

killkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkill.

meatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeat.

The iron took countless lives to make its dream come true.

meatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeat.

bloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodblood.

The iron shed bloody tears, for it could not be human again.

bloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodblood.

Odradek

Feral King's Wildblade

Ah! You have an eye for quality, sir. This sword comes from
a far-off land. Know you the tale? A young man slew a horrid
beast, and grew so renowned, the king became mad with envy.

The king sent him on an impossible quest, and the young man
fell to the very monsters he was meant to slay. His sister
pleaded for his remains, but all she received was his sword.

The sister became the king's mistress, and she used the
sword to murder him before turning it on herself. And now
the blade is used to exact revenge on... Sir? Are you okay?

What's with that sword in your hand? ...Revenge, you say?
B-but I'm just a weapons merchant! My sword didn't kill
your family! It's just a blade! Just a... No! Stop! Wai--

Sredni Vashtar

Fossilmaiden said:

Odradek said:

Hymir's Finger

This is the largest sword in the world, too heavy for any mere mortal to lift. It is believed that till now, no warrior has been able to wield it.

It was ordered forged by the warlord Vahk the Pitiless. Made from the melted armor of his vanquished enemies, the sword announced Vahk's might and grandeur to the world.

The sword grew heavier and heavier each time it took a life, and it gradually became more and more difficult to wield. At last, even its mighty owner could no longer swing it.

ironironironironironironironironironironironironiron.

The iron was beaten into shape. It stood alone in battle.

ironironironironironironironironironironironironiron.

killkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkill.

The iron killed with abandon. That was its reason to exist.

killkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkillkill.

meatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeat.

The iron took countless lives to make its dream come true.

meatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeatmeat.

bloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodblood.

The iron shed bloody tears, for it could not be human again.

bloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodbloodblood.

It demands the blood of a guilty man.

Odradek

Glory's Bane

Once upon a time, on a warm spring day, an evil dragon attacked a palace. He killed the royal family, the palace guard, and even the court jester, just because he felt like it. Satisfied with his work, the dragon settled down for a nap in the throne room, and it was then that a little girl walked in, holding a sword. She shook the dragon awake.

She asked, "Could you tell me where the king is, please? I have to kill him." Rather taken back, the dragon replies, "I've already eaten him." Hearing this, the little girl bow politely and said "Thank you very much!" Puzzled by her appreciation, the dragon asked, "Why do you thank me, little girl?"

The girl replied, "The king you ate was not the true king. My dead mummy told me that he took the palace from my daddy. That's why I had to kill him - to get my palace back!" The little girl wasn't lying either. She really was the rightful heir to the throne.

The girl continued, "Now I'm Queen, I'm going to kill all the people who let my daddy die!" The dragon laughed and said," Very well, little Queen. Then I shall bestow my power upon you and your sword." So they exchanged their beating hearts. Then the little girl took her sword, slaughtered everyone, and lived happily ever after.

DYRE

Odradek said:

Glory's Bane

Once upon a time, on a warm spring day, an evil dragon attacked a palace. He killed the royal family, the palace guard, and even the court jester, just because he felt like it. Satisfied with his work, the dragon settled down for a nap in the throne room, and it was then that a little girl walked in, holding a sword. She shook the dragon awake.

She asked, "Could you tell me where the king is, please? I have to kill him." Rather taken back, the dragon replies, "I've already eaten him." Hearing this, the little girl bow politely and said "Thank you very much!" Puzzled by her appreciation, the dragon asked, "Why do you thank me, little girl?"

The girl replied, "The king you ate was not the true king. My dead mummy told me that he took the palace from my daddy. That's why I had to kill him - to get my palace back!" The little girl wasn't lying either. She really was the rightful heir to the throne.

The girl continued, "Now I'm Queen, I'm going to kill all the people who let my daddy die!" The dragon laughed and said," Very well, little Queen. Then I shall bestow my power upon you and your sword." So they exchanged their beating hearts. Then the little girl took her sword, slaughtered everyone, and lived happily ever after.

This is the best one.

Yarrun XIX

Odradek said:

Glory's Bane

Once upon a time, on a warm spring day, an evil dragon attacked a palace. He killed the royal family, the palace guard, and even the court jester, just because he felt like it. Satisfied with his work, the dragon settled down for a nap in the throne room, and it was then that a little girl walked in, holding a sword. She shook the dragon awake.

She asked, "Could you tell me where the king is, please? I have to kill him." Rather taken back, the dragon replies, "I've already eaten him." Hearing this, the little girl bow politely and said "Thank you very much!" Puzzled by her appreciation, the dragon asked, "Why do you thank me, little girl?"

The girl replied, "The king you ate was not the true king. My dead mummy told me that he took the palace from my daddy. That's why I had to kill him - to get my palace back!" The little girl wasn't lying either. She really was the rightful heir to the throne.

The girl continued, "Now I'm Queen, I'm going to kill all the people who let my daddy die!" The dragon laughed and said," Very well, little Queen. Then I shall bestow my power upon you and your sword." So they exchanged their beating hearts. Then the little girl took her sword, slaughtered everyone, and lived happily ever after.

-muffled Anonymous Avenue blaring in the distance-

Princess Alice

I love a happy ending! ^_^

Crystal

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