Rapier descriptions

by Rika

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Rika2008-03-20 21:46:21
Alright, I want to description customize my rapiers, but everyone knows I can't describe well to save my life. So, I need someone else to do it for me! I'll be giving 5 credits per sword for the descriptions chosen. Please remember they are rapiers, so the long description will need to reflect this. Thanks in advance!

I've got the short descriptions sorted, 'Crilani, Crimson Blade of Passion' and 'Azolani, Azure Blade of Tranquility'.
Unknown2008-03-20 22:17:47
Tranquility.
Rika2008-03-20 22:21:57
Bleh, that's what I meant. Now I have to figure out why I typed 'a' instead of 'i'.
Unknown2008-03-20 23:16:15
These are incomplete, but I had sudden random ideas that I felt like jamming out and tossing up here for consideration or possible tweaking. Use them as you may.

QUOTE(Crilani, Crimson Blade of Passion @ Mar 20 2008, 06:15 PM)
Tempered in intense elemental flame, the steel of this rapier has taken on a peculiar marbled rust hue, darker along the blade's edges. Wild, jagged etchings have been worked into the sword's fuller and inlaid with vibrant ruby, occasionally straying into the blade proper and curling tightly around the central ridge. A three ring swept guard of blacked iron bearing straight tapering quillions branches into a finely polished rosewood hilt, with an acorn pommel of onyx as a final accent.


QUOTE(Azolani, Azure Blade of Tranquility @ Mar 20 2008, 06:15 PM)
Tempered with the finest of blue steel, this rapier possesses a soothing cerulean hue, lighter along the blade's edges. Gentle, flowing spirals have been worked into the sword's fuller and inlaid with pale sapphire, swirling into graceful accents that border the central ridge and disappear just short of the tip. A three ring swept guard of shining platinum bearing straight tapering qullions branches into a finely polished moonhart hilt, with an acorn pommel of pearl as a final accent.
Serella2008-03-21 12:50:35
Might as well give it a try, although I'm not the greatest of writers tongue.gif Feel free to change it as you wish.

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Azolani, Azure Blade of Tranquility

A flowing rapier lies here, giving off a soothing blue glow.

This weapon is imbued with a deadly, fluid grace. Crafted of the finest blue metals, the blade is covered in a flowing pattern reminiscent of windswept, rippling water. The finely-crafted basketwork hilt swirls about the hand, leading to a sapphire pommel shaped like a dolphin.




I haven't written the other rapier desc yet.
Unknown2008-03-21 18:36:27
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Appearance Description: Crilani, Crimson Blade of Passion

Dropped Description: Sweeping gracefully up from where its tip is embedded in the ground, a crimson rapier glints brilliantly in the available light.

Examined Description: The sleek thrust of this rapier, crafted from a curiously luminescent metal, gleams with a fine sheen of clarity that enhances its elegance. Forged to a slim but lethal edge, the blade has been wrought to hold a vivid red lustre, the exact hue shifting fluidly from deepest blood-russet to scintillating crimson at the slightest provocation of light. Threads of bright gold wind their way down the tapering length in inscrutable patterns, the finespun filaments woven into complex designs that threaten to ensnare the senses of those who seek to unravel its myriad paths. Fashioned from darkened metal tinged with a coppery red, the slender crosspiece interrupts the sweeping line of the blade and grip; the entire hilt, made of the same metal, is wreathed in a protective ring guard comprising riotous swirls of golden filigree that lick up and around the crossguard to the pommel, evoking a wildly dancing flame. The grip itself is bound with a fine metallic mesh over cured leather, to ensure a secure grasp for the wielder. Providing a perfect counterbalance to the blade, the pommel is a flawless sphere of ruby echoing the shade and hue of a killing moon, its translucent depths churning with a restless energy.
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Appearance Description: Azolani, Azure Blade of Tranquility

Dropped Description: Sweeping gracefully up from where its tip is embedded in the ground, an azure rapier glimmers serenely in the available light.

Examined Description: The sleek thrust of this rapier, crafted from a curiously luminescent metal, gleams with a fine sheen of clarity that enhances its elegance. Forged to a slim but lethal edge, the blade has been wrought to hold a vibrant blue lustre, the exact hue shifting fluidly from darkest cobalt to shimmering azure at the slightest provocation of light. Threads of bright silver wind their way down the tapering length in luminous patterns, the gossamer tendrils woven into artful designs that soothe the senses with their pleasing harmony. Fashioned from a silvery metal infused with a hint of blue, the slender crosspiece interrupts the sweeping line of the blade and grip; the entire hilt, made of the same metal, is wreathed in a protective ring guard comprising gentle swirls of silver filigree that flow in exquisite eddies around the crossguard and up to the pommel, evoking a tranquil flame. The grip itself is bound with a fine metallic mesh over cured leather, to ensure a secure grasp for the wielder. Providing a perfect counterbalance to the blade, the pommel is a flawless sphere of moonstone with faint traceries of blue, its translucent depths glowing with a soft inner light.


Whee.
Rika2008-03-26 07:28:11
Halamir's taking so long with the rapiers. sad.gif

I'll decide which ones I'll take once I get the rapiers forged, so feel free to keep designing. happy.gif
Unknown2008-03-26 15:40:05
Why didn't you ask me to help? Aren't we friends? depressed.gif
Well okay maybe not friends, but you know I've forge slaved for you before for cheap (ie: free).
Rika2008-03-27 03:53:47
QUOTE(MrShrimp @ Mar 27 2008, 04:40 AM) 496117
Why didn't you ask me to help? Aren't we friends? depressed.gif
Well okay maybe not friends, but you know I've forge slaved for you before for cheap (ie: free).


I still wub.gif you for my hunting rapiers.

But we're not friends? crying.gif
Unknown2008-03-27 13:20:23
You were supposed to feel guilty, not me. snub.gif