Godslayer

Weapons of the Celestial Citadel are the epitome of mortal craftsmanship; metals harvested from the Dream Star are carefully shaped into their desired forms by experienced blacksmiths, with numerous rituals performed to help guide this process and awaken the souls which lay dormant within the metal. These souls give the weapons added power; they guide the user in battle and serve as trustworthy companions while on campaign.

Two such weapons, Nightbringer and Daybreaker, fell into the hands of Vash, the God of Change. True to his name, Vash found the works of others and wished to make improvements. After tinkering with the blades and discovering their potential, Vash set about the task of fusing the two together into one fell blade; the Godslayer. This task proved traumatic for the two souls within the two original blades; despite their pleas, Vash continued until the two had been irreversibly fused. Their two distinct voices became one, disjointed and unsure of its true purpose. Instead of guidance it hurled insults, snarling and shrieking in madness and pain.

Despite its complaints, the Godslayer's power was obvious. Vash could feel the power emanating from it. Infused with energy from the surrounding area as well as the strength of the two original swords, the Godslayer was a resounding success. The impossibly sharp edge of Nightbringer now extended to magical connections, such as leylines, while the heat of Daybreaker could now belch out a torrent of flames. Celestial magic typically involves resistance to other forms of magic, and so the Godslayer also projected a weak albeit noticeable protective aura around it.

But when the time came to use this implement of destruction, it betrayed its user. Vash appeared before Nitäl, Nyubar, and Statute during an intense struggle and attempted to use the Godslayer in combination with his staff in order to destroy Nitäl utterly. During the struggle, the mortal fears of the present gods allowed Sorna's forces to enter the fray and chaos ensued. The Staff and the Sword broke down into their two distinct portions. The Godslayer managed to keep the torrent of wisps and specters away from Vash for a time, before it grew white-hot in his hands and caused him excruciating agony. The Lord of Change was forced to drop the sword and quit the field. The Godslayer plummeted down into the inky darkness that threatened to engulf the remaining gods.

While Nyubar, Statute, and Nitäl are now accounted for, the Godslayer is not.