The Sword of Algora

The Sword of Algora now sits in the Church of Algora in the country of Quai. It is exactly three feet long and three inches wide. The metal of the sword is strong and precise, known to have been built by Gyir the Metalsmith, one of the most famous smith’s of his time.

The sword was built for Algora as a weapon during the Long Ago War. Algora, a mighty God, lead the fights and as long as he carried the blade, it was promised that he would be safe. However, if he lost it, he would be killed in battle. When the enemy was about to defeat Algora and his armies, Algora threw his sword to the captain who made it closest to the enemy, with his blessing. The captain lead the battle, winning it, but Algora himself, without the protection of his sword, was soon killed. The funeral of Algora was long and elaborate, lasting three full days.

The Sword of Algora was wrapped in cloth and taken carefully to the church as a remembrance of Algor and all his bravery.

The design on the handle is beautiful, and the wood itself is a topic of debate, for it is nothing anyone has ever seen.

Considered one of the strongest reminders of the God Algora, many who worship him use the sword as a symbol in their daily lives, painting it on their walls, or carving a duplicate of it. Some even make very small ones and put them around their neck or wrist. Many have tried to design a sword like Algora’s but there never has been one precisely the same.

It is said that when the time comes, Algora will come back to take his sword back, and that he will take his people with him.

by Shalyn, using NightCafe & Microsoft Digital Image

The Sword of Algora