Illyria

Illyria (イリュリア, Iryuria) is the magic sword wielded by the wizard, Gilan Kurain. Once considered a legendary treasure by the church of Zentopia, this ancient blade was housed inside one of their sacred temples and locked away for centuries. The actions of a young Gilan in the face of a civil war resulted in the unsealing of this powerful weapon, and forming a bond between knight and sword that would last a lifetime.

Appearance


In its dormant form, the weapon greatly resembles a large key, topped by a cross guard that fully encompass the wielders hand. In its active form the blade shifts into an uncanny fusion of a highly ornate lance and battle ready drill. The dark matte sheen of the material is covered in a radiant pink pattern consisting of linear markings that extend from the base of the blade to the tip. The hilt of the sword is cast in an ornate gold, with blue etchings painted across the surface of the crossguard. A long chain extends from the base of the hilt and is often wrapped around the chest of the wielder. The cylindrical blade is 60 cm long, and rounded at the tip. The blade is a matte black covered with a series of linear red markings that radiate upon the activation of the wielders magic.

Description
Known as "The Forgotten Star" (忘れられたスター, Wasure rareta sutā), Illyria is a once legendary sword forged from the remnants of a sacred meteorite, the lore speaks of the weapon as the blade that fell from the stars, forever longing to return to its long forgotten home. Wielded by a powerful user of nullification magic, Illyria was forged out of a special ethernano infused meteorite, and as a result, has mystical properties unique to it as a sword. The markings etched into the blade serve as channels that allow currents of magic power to flow through the entirety of the object. Specifically, the shape and size of the blade can be extensively manipulated through the application of a directional current of magic power. A skilled user can manipulate the sword into an infinite number of forms, which can be called upon during the heat of battle. This provides extensive diversity toward the functionality of the weapon during battle. Gilan's style reflects his intense training as a soldier, choosing to morph the blade into a variety of different melee weapons. These can range from the common, like a lance or a mace, to the extraordinary like anchors or a phoenix.