Parthas was the personal sword of Issar Ekatios, an Aetosian gladiator who was responsible for establishing the Basileon Chapter of the Bloodcast Order when one the original Councilmasters visited Aetosil following Nicholas Kade’s annexation of the island theocracy. Following Issar’s death, Parthas would become an heirloom of the Basileon Knights, being passed down from one knight to their student for the next century and a half. It would see combat both in and out of the arenas, sharing in the feats of its owners, before being passed on to the next generation when the owner believed their former student was ready to wield it. As such, Aedric Valenheart was gifted Parthas by his former mentor, joining a long lineage of Basileon Knights and adding his own stories to the blade’s growing legacy. This is a Knight Collectible, obtained as a gift from the rank-up process, for the Character Aedric Valenheart.
Appearance
Parthas is a saber-like curved sword with a handle wound with crimson fibers. The blade is forged of Blacksteel, with golden decorations along the blade featuring Unionist iconography alongside prayers written in the Aetosian Script. The sword’s scabbard is made of leather, though features limited decorations save for the brass fastenings clips, which sport the Eye of Union.
Permanent Mechanics
Parthas is a Collectible Legendary Artifact. As an Artifact, there are several rules associated with Artifact Ownership, see Artifact Page. It also provides the following Specials:
Gladiator’s Blessing: If the user invokes the name of a Unionist God when wielding Parthas, the golden iconography decorating the blade will illuminate, as well as creating a streak of golden light when the weapon is swung in the air.
