Abyss Greatsword
A greatsword that once belonged to Knight Artorias.
A grey greatsword tainted with blue and black splotches - presumably corruption from the Abyss. It can be seen wielded by Knight Artorias the Abysswalker in his boss fight. If Artorias is defeated, the player obtains his soul, which can then be used to craft the Abyss Greatsword. When the player wields the Abyss Greatsword, its strength increases as the player's Humanity statistic increases. <br /><br />Artorias, the original owner of this greatsword, was once a great knight that served the ruler of the land, Lord Gwyn. However, when a threat known as the Abyss began to encroach, Artorias went into it in an attempt to stop it. When the player encounters Artorias, he cannot be pacified or reasoned with. The once great knight lost his sanity trying to stop the Abyss. This is analogous to <em>Dark Souls</em>' concept of going hallow. Judging by references from in-game dialogue, to go hallow is to lose one's humanity, similar to Artorias' fate. <br /><br />The connection between humanity and Artorias' fate is made literal by the gameplay mechanics of his sword. The Abyss Greatsword growing stronger as the player's Humanity increases seem to imply this would be the case for Artorias. However, it is clear that he failed in his fight against the Abyss, and he ultimately ended up a weaker shell of his former self. He lost his humanity and his drive to continue, which is what resulted in his failure and descent into madness. By maintaining their humanity, the player can maintain their strength and determination, using the Abyss Greatsword to fend off the dangers of <em>Dark Souls</em>.
Hidetaka Miyazaki
Dark Souls
FromSoftware Inc.
Damian Kortus
Video Game
Fantasy
Bow of Light
Divine Weapon
A powerful bow used by the Spirits of Good to fight off the great evil Maladus.
Unknown
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Nintendo
The Hero Is Triumphant - Adult Timeline: Era of Hyrule's Rebirth
Courtney Eley
3DS Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Lokomo Sword
Divine Weapon
A sword wielded by the Spirits of Good during the fight against the great evil Malladus
Unknown
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Nintendo
The Hero Is Triumphant - Adult Timeline: Era of Hyrule's Rebirth
Courtney Eley
3DS Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
The Master Sword
Divine Weapon
A divine weapon known as "The Bane of All Evil", it is a powerful sword capable of fighting and destroying all evil and only able to be wielded by the worthy.
Goddess(es) and Link
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, The Minish Cap, Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, Oracle of Ages/Seasons, Link's Awakening, The Legend of Zelda, The Adventures of Link, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, The Winds Waker, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks
Nintendo
End of Sky Era - Present
Courtney Eley
Video Games, Manga
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Goddess Sword
Divine Weapon
The Goddess Sword is a sword that was brought to the land of Hyrule by their patron goddess, Hyla, in order for it to be shattered and remade by mortal hands in order to be used to raise the Hylians and their lands into the sky. Later used to fight off evil and save the lands once more.
The Goddess Hyla and the Hylian Link
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Nintendo
Era of the Goddess Hyla-Sky Era
Courtney Eley
Wii Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Katniss’ Bow and Arrow
Weapon
<p>Katniss Everdeen used this item to hunt for food and also used it as a weapon of choice in the arena.</p>
<p><em>“Katniss’ friend Gale Hawthorne was also a skilled archer, learning his skills from Katniss, who in turn learned from her father, Mr. Everdeen.”</em></p>
Unknown
<em>Hunger Games Series</em> by Suzanne Collins
74 ADD (After the Dark Days)
Sarah Sproul
"Capitol Silver Recurve Bow Set." <em>Lancaster Archery</em>. Lancaster Archery Supply, Inc., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.
Grindylow Statue (Magnus Fin)
Weapon
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>
Grindylow Magnus
<em>The Scar</em> by China Mieville
Unknown
Dillon Dwyer
Chalker, Jason. "Grindylow Idol." Painting. <em>Flickr.</em> Flickr, 29 July. 2010. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.
Stingbox
Weapon
Stingboxes are large tazer guns that have been known to potentially kill their targets. They are powered by a metaclockwork electricity generator and have two spiked barbs that are attached to the engine by chains. An average human would be required to wear sholder straps to operate a stingbox, while Cactacea are large enough to carry the weapon with their hands. <br /><br /><em>"Stingboxes are frequently used as riot control weapons in Bas-Lag's largest city, New Crobuzon."</em>
New Crobuzon Government
<em>Perdido Street Station </em>&<em> The Scar</em> by China Mieville
Unknown
Dillon Dwyer
nJoo. "World of China Mieville." Drawing. <em>Deviant Art.</em> Deviant Art, 2007. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.
Kill-O-Zap Gun
The Kill-o-Zap is a weapon wielded by the police from Blagulon Kappa. It is a standard and widespread brand of raygun. It is a gun for going out and making people miserable with.
Unknown
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Ashley Rieger
Text
Novel
Riverbow
Weapon
<p>Riverbows are deadly weapons designed specifically to kill adult Cactacae, humanoid beings that have the skin of a cactus and the general physiology of a very large human. These deadly weapons are designed like crossbows but are significantly larger in size. The standard ammunition of Riverbows are Chackras, large spinning metal disks with serrated edges. They are one of the only things that can penetrate the extremely tough and thick skin of the Cactacae.</p>
<p><em>"Riverbows can cleave a human's head from their bodies like a razorblade through butter."</em></p>
New Crobuzon Government
<p><em>Perdido Street Station </em>by China Mieville</p>
Unknown
Dillon Dwyer
nJoo. "World of China Mieville." Drawing. <em>Deviant Art. </em>Deviant Art, 2007. Web. 1 Dec. 2014.