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The '''Kledrad''' is the iconic great sword of the [[Valorîin Royal Marines]] and the warrior-monks of the [[Shaikû Order]]. Universally recognized across [[Lethurîa]], the Kledrad is traditionally forged to match the full height of its wielder, resulting in blades ranging from 2.4 to 6 meters in length. | |||
More than a weapon, the Kledrad is a spiritual companion. Each proper blade is forged in a [[Voyd Forge]], where its proximity to the primordial [[Voyd]] invites a [[Voyd Spirit]] to inhabit the metal. These spirits bond to a single wielder—forming a relationship that is equal parts mystical, martial, and ancestral. | |||
== Description == | |||
A standard Kledrad includes: | |||
* a long, elegant blade | |||
* a wide, upward-curving guard | |||
* twin ring guards on either side | |||
* a pointed counterbalanced pommel | |||
* leather or [[Synth-leather]] wrapped grip | |||
Despite their immense size, Kledrad are shockingly light due to Voyd-infused metallurgy. Their balance is fine-tuned to allow enormous sweeping arcs, making them ideal for clearing “target-rich environments” where Valorîin warriors wade through large enemy formations. | |||
== Voyd Spirits and Bonding == | |||
A true Kledrad is forged in a '''[[Voyd Forge]]''', where the infant blade is exposed to the currents of primordial emptiness. This exposure invites a '''[[Voyd Spirit]]''' to settle within the metal. | |||
The bonding process includes: | |||
* mixing the wielder’s '''blood or hair''' into the molten blade | |||
* a spiritual attunement ritual | |||
* the Spirit accepting or rejecting the wielder | |||
Once bonded, a Kledrad becomes fiercely loyal. Notable behaviors include: | |||
* '''Autonomous Movement''' – A Kledrad may strike, parry, or reposition itself to defend a disarmed master. | |||
* '''Recall Leap''' – When called, the blade can leap into the outstretched hand of its wielder. | |||
* '''Master Exclusivity''' – These swords serve only one master; after retirement, the blade is honored, displayed, and cared for like a sentient relic. | |||
== Self-Mending and Vampiric Traits == | |||
Modern Kledrad are classified as '''[[Self-Mending]]''' weapons. They repair themselves by absorbing: | |||
* thermal energy | |||
* ambient kinetic energy | |||
* nearby available matter | |||
* the blood and biological essence of foes | |||
This gruesome efficiency led some militaries to nickname them “'''Vampiric Blades''',” though the term is viewed as melodramatic by traditional Valorîin warriors. | |||
Kledrad are also '''self-cleaning''' and capable of shifting color and opacity, turning black and fully opaque for stealth operations. | |||
== Blade Colors and Personality == | |||
The color of a forged Kledrad reflects the '''emotional and spiritual state''' of its wielder during the forging ritual. | |||
Common colors: | |||
* '''Gold / Silver''' – Traditional Valorîin colors; signify duty, structure, and clarity. | |||
* '''Blue / Red / Green / Violet''' – Associated with selfless or noble natures. | |||
* '''Black''' – The rarest color; emerges when the wielder’s personality is in flux, conflicted, or undergoing deep internal transformation. | |||
Drill sergeants often gauge a recruit’s temperament based on the blade’s coloration and adjust training methods accordingly. | |||
== Production == | |||
There are two broad categories of Kledrad: | |||
=== True Kledrad (Spirit-Bound) === | |||
Forged in Voyd Forges; bonded to a single master; priceless heirlooms. | |||
Materials: | |||
* pure [[Varkest]] (most prestigious) | |||
* [[Voyd Steel]] plated with Varkest (common among noble families) | |||
These blades are typically funded by family collectives before a member enters military service. A properly forged Varkest Kledrad may serve through dozens of generations. | |||
=== Mass-Produced Kledrad === | |||
Functional but lacking a [[Voyd Spirit]]. | |||
Used primarily by: | |||
* the [[Valorîin Royal Army Reserve]] | |||
* non-[[Valorik (Species Family)|Valorik]] species | |||
* ceremonial guards | |||
These blades retain the shape but not the soul of their empowered counterparts. | |||
== Users == | |||
The Kledrad is wielded by: | |||
* [[Royal Valorîin Marines]] | |||
* the ascetic warriors of the [[Shaikû Order]] | |||
* [[Royal Valorîin Elite]] bodyguards | |||
* independent [[Warrior (Valorîin)|Valorîin warriors]] of high standing | |||
All notable members of Clan Teslek and Clan Tetorak have carried legendary Kledrad, including [[Merik Teslek]], [[Mîra Ûrlek Teslek]], [[Merek Tetorak]], and [[Maira Kûlaron Tetorak]]. | |||
== Cultural Significance == | |||
To carry a Kledrad is to carry one's lineage. | |||
To forge one is to forge one’s soul. | |||
To lose one is a grief rarely spoken aloud. | |||
These blades symbolize identity, honor, and unbroken lineage within Valorîin society. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Voyd Spirit]] | |||
* [[Voyd Forge]] | |||
* [[Voyd Steel]] | |||
* [[Varkest]] | |||
* [[Self-Mending]] | |||
* [[Shaikû Order]] | |||
* [[Valorîin Royal Marines]] | |||
== References == | |||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Swords]] | |||
[[Category:Lethurîa]] | |||
[[Category:Valorîin culture]] | |||
[[Category:Voyd]] | |||
[[Category:Bladed weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Technology]] | |||