☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- Yes... Thank you very much for the question, -- Phyr said dreamily. -- But nothing lasts forever, in this world or any other. Perhaps someone in my place would say they want to return to that carefree time when tiny bumps on the carpet seemed like major problems, but I don't think I've lost anything. Along with my memories, I've also kept all of my childhood.

-- Well, shall we move on? -- she looked around at who was online. -- Alaria, what weapon has been the most interesting and significant for you in both this world and the other? If there was more than one, tell us about at least two.

"Being nostalgic? Perhaps. Or maybe time has simply healed old wounds. Clinging to the past isn't very wise when you can't bring it back."
— A respectable position, Erefir. But you're generally a fighter at heart, so that's not surprising. Warm memories are exactly what help us overcome life's difficulties with our heads held high," Alaria nodded approvingly in response to the commander's words. "The most significant weapon, you mean... are you asking as a warrior or a blacksmith?" The inquisitor smiled slyly. "In my life, I've broken more than one sword and dulled more than one axe, so I'm a little ashamed to admit that... many of them have merged into one for me. They were not so much faithful companions as tools. One was replaced by another, and then by a third. These are the harsh realities of my craft, especially when the hide of one demon can split a sword blade into a thousand small fragments, and the acidic blood of another will render your axe useless. But there were a couple of exceptions to this rule: 'Triton' and 'Dignity'. There isn't much of an interesting story behind the first one, except that it was one of the first high-tech swords in the empire. At the time of its acquisition, it was almost the pinnacle of technological progress in that field. It served me faithfully, especially during my work for an organization similar to Carneol. But soon, 'Dignity' replaced it. This weapon was a masterpiece, created by the hands of Edis Rington and named after his forge. It was a richly ornamented weapon made of a special, unique alloy for that world. 'Dignity' combined an unusual lightness for a claymore, but without any loss of penetrating power – even the best armor was pierced by its blade as if through butter. I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but it overshadowed 'Triton'," the warrior looked carefully at those gathered, wondering whether to tell them the tragic story of the blacksmith, but ultimately decided not to tarnish the memory of the long-suffering master with her retellings. "Both swords arrived on Anush with me, but the process of moving negatively affected both me and their potential. They were still superior to their counterparts, but each weapon was no more than a shadow of its former self. And then, by fate, they both disappeared at the bottom of the sea. They traveled such a long way, only to meet such an inglorious fate for a sword," Alaria sighed heavily and shook her head disapprovingly. "On Anush, my track record is much more modest, if you don't count the 'locals' already mentioned, and it consists of two items. The first was Granhildr," she nodded affirmatively. "That very Granhildr. I learned about its historical value much later, after I parted with it. But even without that, it turned out to be a significant weapon for me. For example, it was thanks to it that I once met Ayko, a part of whose magic this legendary sword has carried with it ever since. I would like to tell you about the exploits I accomplished with this weapon in my hands, but I never had the opportunity to use it for its intended purpose. Nevertheless, it was still my faithful companion, which will forever remain in my memory. And the second item is this beauty," the inquisitor gently ran her hand over the scabbard of the Flame of Hope. "You've probably seen its brothers and sisters in His Eminence's shop. One of many field swords, once a nameless weapon from an unknown master. By the way, I gave it its name not so long ago – during our confrontation with Despair. This confrontation is the only, but no less significant, event in which it has participated. But I am sure that in the future, many glorious victories await us," the Tanarian smiled warmly, placing her hand on the hilt of the nodachi. "That's about it. I hope my story has satisfied your curiosity.