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Alanna of Trebond and Olau's Sword Lightning
Description
An account of the resource
Lightning is doubled edged like a broadsword, but is said to be much lighter. The hilt is studded with gems and topped with a crystal. Said to be a relic of the Old Ones, Lightning also has mysterious magical properties. These magical properties are first shown when the sword saves Alanna from death.
Source
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Alanna: The First Adventure (First Appearance)
Tamora Pierce
Contributor
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Alysia Derry-Chavez
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The nature or genre of the resource
Novel
Children's Literature
fantasy
Female Protagonist
Magic
Magical Weaponry
Tamora Pierce
The Song of the Lioness
weaponry
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A name given to the resource
Lirael's Sword Nehima
Description
An account of the resource
A blade infused with Charter marks, Nehima was created by the Wallmakers and bears the inscription "The Clayr saw me, the Wallmakers made me, my enemies Remember me". The Charter marks also give the blade power against the dead.
Source
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Lirael (First Appearance)
Garth Nix
Contributor
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Alysia Derry-Chavez
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A related resource
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Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Novel
Abhorsen
Abhorsen Trilogy
Children's Literature
fantasy
Female Protagonist
Garth Nix
Magic
magical weapon
weaponry
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Title
A name given to the resource
Sword of Gryffindor
Description
An account of the resource
The Swrod of Gryffindor, a goblin-made sword owned by the famous wizard Godric Gryffindor, is said to be made of from pure silver and decorated with rubies. It also has Godric Gryffindor's name engraved beneath the hilt. This sword will reveal itself to any worthy Gryffindor student in their time of need.
Source
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First Appearance)
J.K. Rowling
Contributor
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Alysia Derry-Chavez
Relation
A related resource
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The nature or genre of the resource
Novel
Children's Literature
fantasy
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter Series
J.K. Rowling
Magic
weaponry
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Title
A name given to the resource
Eragon's Sword Brisingr
Description
An account of the resource
Brisingr, meaning fire in the Ancient language, was created by Rhunön and is a hand-and-a-half (or bastard) sword. Brisingr had a leaf-shaped steel cap on the end of a dark blue scabbard and it had a lighter iridescent blue blade. There was also a large blue sapphire in the pommel of the blade. Whenever Eragon said the blade’s name the sword would burst into blue flame.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Brisingr (First Appearance)
Christopher Paolini
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alysia Derry-Chavez
Relation
A related resource
Image Source URL: http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/024/9/4/items_of_alagaesia_by_corellastudios-d37xg3x.jpg
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The nature or genre of the resource
Novel
Brisingr
Christopher Paolini
Eragon
fantasy
Inheritance Cycle
Magic
magical weapon
Magical Weaponry
weaponry
young adult
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Title
A name given to the resource
Drizzt's Sword Icingdeath
Description
An account of the resource
Drizzt Do’Urden found this scimitar after defeating the white wyrm, Ingeloakastimizilian. The blade is made of silver with a diamond edge. It has the ability to absorb heat and consume fire, one of the reasons for its name.
Source
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Icewind Dale Trilogy
R.A. Salvatore
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Drew Zirbel
Relation
A related resource
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The nature or genre of the resource
Novel
dragon
drizzt
fantasy
High Fantasy
icewind dale
Magic
weapons
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Title
A name given to the resource
Uther Doul and the Possible Sword
Subject
The topic of the resource
Magic Weapon
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Liam Sharp
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Deviant Art
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
http://liamsharp.deviantart.com/art/Uther-Doul-from-The-Scar-170675738
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An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Dillon Dwyer
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Weapons
Subject
The topic of the resource
blades, projectiles, blunt objects, fire arms, explosives, asphyxiates, other things that can kill or harm, etc.
Description
An account of the resource
Items used to cause damage or harm.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Possible Sword
Subject
The topic of the resource
Weapon
Description
An account of the resource
The Possible Sword is a probability-altering sword artifact from the Ghosthead Empire. Holding the potential to strike in all possible directions at the same time, this ceramic blade is powered by a probability engine. The sword is owned by Uther Doul a human of High Cromlech.<br /><br /><em>"In order to use the Possible Sword, a person must master the ability to create opportunities for attacks without making any choices."</em>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Ghosthead Empire
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<em>The Scar </em>by China Mieville
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Unknown
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Dillon Dwyer
Relation
A related resource
LiamSharp. "Uther Doul from The Scar." Drawing<em>. Diviant Art. </em>Diviant Art, 2010. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.
Armada
Bas-Lag
Blade
dangerous
fantasy
Magic
Possible Sword
sword
Uther Doul
weapon
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Title
A name given to the resource
Weapons
Subject
The topic of the resource
blades, projectiles, blunt objects, fire arms, explosives, asphyxiates, other things that can kill or harm, etc.
Description
An account of the resource
Items used to cause damage or harm.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Carnwennan, the dagger of King Arthur
Subject
The topic of the resource
Weaponry
Description
An account of the resource
Carnwennan, or Carnwenhau, meaning "white hilt" was the dagger belonging to the great King Arthur. It is attributed with the magical power to shroud its user in shadow. This dagger, it is said, was one of three sacred weapons given to King Arthur by God.
Arthur names it as one of the few things in the world which he would not give to his cousin Culhwch.
King Arthur used this very dagger it to slay the witch Orddu ,daughter of Orwen. by slicing her in half. It is also possible that this is the dagger he once used to kill a giant.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
God (presumably)
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Arthurian Legend
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Ashley Rieger
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Myth
Arthurian legend
folklore
legend
Magic
magical weapon
mythology
sacred
sword
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Title
A name given to the resource
Weapons
Subject
The topic of the resource
blades, projectiles, blunt objects, fire arms, explosives, asphyxiates, other things that can kill or harm, etc.
Description
An account of the resource
Items used to cause damage or harm.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Grindylow Statue (Magnus Fin)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Weapon
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grindylow Magnus
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<em>The Scar</em> by China Mieville
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Dillon Dwyer
Description
An account of the resource
A statue endowed with Grindylow thaumaturgy. Powered internally by a Magnus Fin, the statue gives it user partial invisibility, increased strength and speed, and desolidification. Users must tongue kiss the statue and let it draw some of their blood. Usinage of the statue will result in an addiction to it properties. With continued use of the statue, the user's body will start to mutate into a more aquatic form.<br /><br /><em>"Silas Fennec was the first human to have contact with the Grindylow Statue. He was said to have stolen it during his time in the wilds of the Gangris."</em>
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Unknown
Relation
A related resource
Chalker, Jason. "Grindylow Idol." Painting. <em>Flickr.</em> Flickr, 29 July. 2010. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.
Armada
artifact
Bas-Lag
Grindylow
Magic
statue
weapon
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Title
A name given to the resource
Crisis Engine
Subject
The topic of the resource
Utensils & Tools
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<em>Perdido Street Station</em> by China Mieville
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Unknown
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Dillon Dwyer
Relation
A related resource
Justinoaksford. "The Crisis Engine." Drawing. <em>Deviant Art.</em> Deviant Art, 2011. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.
Description
An account of the resource
After conducting research on how to restore flight to a wingless garuda through the use of crisis energy, Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin completed his design for a Crisis Engine. The engine, through advanced thaumaturgy and precise scientific mathematical equations, is able to channel crisis energy in the form of torque and become an unlimited fuel source. During the Summer of Nightmares in New Crobuzon, Grimnebulin constructed the first Crisis Engine in an attempt to defeat the Slake Moths he inadvertantly released while researching crisis energy.<br /><br /><em>"The Crisis Engine is only limited by the thaumaturgy, science, and materials used in its creation. With the right equipment and scientist, the Crisis Engine could reach an unlimited potential." </em>
Bas-Lag
Engine
Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin
Magic
New Crobuzon
Tools
Utensils
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Bonfire
Subject
The topic of the resource
An object and location of significant mechanical and symbolic importance in <em>Dark Souls</em>.
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A small, lit bonfire with a rusted sword protruding from it. At the base of the fire is what appears to be ash and bones. The Bonfire acts as both a checkpoint and rest area for the player. If the player dies, they will respawn at the last bonfire they rested at. While resting at a bonfire, the player's health, spells, and Estus will be restored, and they are safe from all harm. While resting at a Bonfire, the player can take several actions that are often crucial for progressing through the game. One action of note is Kindling, which the player can do by offering Humanity to the bonfire. By doing so, the player will get more Estus when resting at the kindled Bonfire. The player, normally a Hollow, can also become human by offering Humanity to the Bonfire. A Bonfire can only be Kindled if the player is human. <br /><br />Fire is one of the most important symbols in <em>Dark Souls</em>, and much of this is expressed by the importance of the Bonfire. The Bonfire's significant mechanical importance makes it an object players will always seek out, mirroring the way humanity is naturally drawn to light and warmth. This is reinforced by the nature of the world of <em>Dark Souls</em>. The player will find the world around them to be dark and unforgiving. Death is common and punishing, so players will be further motivated to seek these places of refuge and save their progress. Also important is the fact that the player can restore their humanity at Bonfires. Many consider the making of fire to be the very beginning of human civilization, and the importance of fire to civilization is integral to the backstory and themes of <em>Dark Souls</em>. <br /><br />This explains why Bonfires are so important to the gameplay, but also highlights the tragedy of these Bonfires being almost the sole source of fire in this world. The player will occasionally find enemies wielding fire and come across areas filled with deadly lava, but aside from that, the only fire left in the world is found in these little Bonfires. This makes these places all the more valuable and comforting to the player, just as a warm fire is valuable and comforting to the mankind we know. The primary function of the Bonfire from a gameplay perspective is to provide a checkpoint for the player so they can eventually make forward progress through the game and get room to breathe. This function serves the additional narrative function of the Bonfire, which is to provide hope to the player. When the player reaches a Bonfire, they know they can get a break from the hardships of the game and continue forward without risk of losing all their progress. Even before reaching one, the player will naturally push through challenges to reach these places of refuge. Hope is fostered by the Bonfires. Just as the light of a fire will contrast darkness, this hope contrasts against the dour and unforgiving world of <em>Dark Souls</em>.
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Hidetaka Miyazaki
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Dark Souls
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FromSoftware Inc.
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Damian Kortus
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Video Game
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Fantasy
fantasy
Fire
Magic
symbols
Video Game