smk_network | Video; weapons nerd

[ The young man who comes on the mirror has a slight smile and a pair of large blue eyes. ]

For those of you whom I haven't met yet, my name is Malcolm Bright. I'm still relatively new here, but I wanted to talk for a minute about this.

[ He holds up a beautifully crafted sword, which he shows from all angles to show the details, then slowly pulls from the sheath. ]

This is a type of Vietnamese sword called a guom. If I had to guess, it's probably from the early nineteenth century, as you can see the French influence in the hilt. Most often, these were carried by high ranking officials or their bodyguards. You can see that it is clearly very high quality, with the ivory hilt and mother of pearl inlay on the scabbard. Oftentimes they were more for show than for function, but I've already tried this sword on a few things and it works very well. [ There might be a few hacked tree limbs and halved fruits lying around. ]

[ Malcolm furrows his brow. ] It's a beautiful piece and I'm honestly not sure that I'm worthy of such a gift. I guess it's a small consolation for being brought here against my will.

[ He turns his eyes back up to the mirror. ] Does everyone get a weapon? I'm curious to see what other people got.

[ ooc: now with linked photos! ]

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From:

phoenixwiz

Hey Malcolm, I happen to have this as my weapon.

(Harry is at his flat with Molly right now, in the living room no less. He then pulls out a rather simple looking double bladed polearm in a mix of grey and bronze with the only decorations being on the blades.)

This is a mostly plain looking polearm, but it does have two blades: one on each end. Quite handy in serving as a focus tool and a full on weapon when in a pinch against the Corrosion.

Also, that is a really cool sword you have over there.

From:

prodigalmess

[ Malcolm nods, getting the best look at it that he can over the mirror. ]

That's really nice. I like that it's double bladed. I only have a single bladed one back home.

Thank you. I'm not sure if I deserve it.

From:

phoenixwiz

Hey, don’t sell yourself too short, Malcolm. That thing looks rather brilliant in its design. I don’t get to use swords and polearms a lot back home since I usually use a wand to do magic in my world. I did use a sword once, but I just used it to kill a Basilisk when I was 12.

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prodigalmess

[ He shrugs. ]

As a collector, it's hard to justify using something so beautiful. I don't want to damage it.

But I also want to use it because it's really freaking cool.

[ What can I say? He's a weapons nerd. ]

Is that a giant snake?

From:

phoenixwiz

It’s a giant deadly reptile that can put people in a death like coma when they look at it, usually directly, with a single glance. Several people in my school, including one of my best friends, fell into a coma from one that was living in a chamber underneath my school.

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From:

creepyoldguy

I got a dagger. I modified it so it was more like the one I had back home.

[Because, Lyds and Lydia remained the only thing he liked about the Kingdoms.

He held up a thin, stylish microphone, showing how it concealed a blade.]

They wanted to arm me, which, gotta admit, that was a new one.

From:

prodigalmess

[ That's pretty neat. Malcolm would like to take a closer look at that sometime. He's never seen anything like it. ]

You had the dagger at home though, right?

From:

originaldragoon

Not everyone. It all depends on the class you are in.

For example, those of us in the Monster class do not get a weapon. Though considering the nature of the class, you can say Monsters are living weapons.

[She gave a bit of a shrug and one can see a sword hanging from her belt, though it was mundane in nature.]

Those who do not get a weapon can still purchase one from shops in town, but they hold no special powers like the ones those of the Hero and Warrior classes get. They are almost useless against Corroded.

From:

prodigalmess

I see. That does make sense. So you have been compensated with some sort of powers rather than a weapon?

[ He wonders how many classes there are. It's kind of interesting to see who ends up falling in what class. ]

From:

originaldragoon

Monsters are able to use elemental magic, as well we are able to change into a monster form. Though during the full moon we are forced into that form.

From:

prodigalmess

[ He frowns slightly. ]

That seems potentially problematic. Is it a mental change as well or just a physical change?

From:

originaldragoon

I am still myself mentally, so it is not as problematic as you would think.

Really, the only problem I really have is that my monster form does not agree with the cold. Needless to say, this time of year, I do not like to be forced into my monster form.

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From:

dr_riley

[derisive snort]

Couldn't even keep the Glock I came here with, much less be reimbursed with a new one. You know how much paperwork that'll be, if I go back without it?

From:

prodigalmess

[ He'd know that snort anywhere. ]

I actually had a Glock when I came here too. I thought maybe I dropped it, or... it magically disappeared out of my hands, who knows?

So no weapon here for you?

From:

dr_riley

None to speak of, no. Weapons get...I don't know, Disappeared on arrival. The tac knife didn't make it through either, and that's for field survival! Honestly! I'm surprised that stupid mirror let me keep the matches!

You know what's just hilarious, though? The PE-4 made it through and the detonator didn't.

[He makes a face that suggests he thinks this is absolutely ludicrous]

From:

prodigalmess

You had all that on your person when you arrived here?

[ That's a lot. Was he going into a war zone? ]

From:

dr_riley

[Oops. Well, it wasn't like all his gear wasn't already sitting there in the closet. He cleared his throat.]

Field mission. Call me a catastrophist, but I like to be prepared.

[Other than that, he stayed stubbornly quiet.]

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prodigalmess - Date: 2021-02-08 01:55 am (UTC) - Expand

From:

hardcoreparkour

Wow, that ivory's in real good condition for a guom ... lots of uncommon details, too.

I - d'you mind if I come take a closer look at it? I ... I collect this kind of stuff back home, do a lot of artifact retrievals and stuff. We could trade close looks... I've got what's either my ancestor's actual sword, or a really, really good replica of it.

From:

prodigalmess

[ Malcolm smiles. ]

Sure. I collect antique weapons back home as well. I'd love to see what you go.

From:

hardcoreparkour

Awesome. [geek mode is about to be fully activated] What room are you in? I'll come find you.

From:

prodigalmess

Uh, I'm with Drake Riley... 1C, I think.

Edited Date: 2021-01-29 02:01 am (UTC)

From:

hardcoreparkour

Oh yeah, yeah, nervous angry science guy. Be there in a minute.

[he puts the scabbard with Sir Francis' sword across his back and grabs a couple of beers out of the fridge, just in case they want them while they're talking shop. Carrying the bottles hanging down from their necks between his knuckles, he reaches up with his free hand to knock once he reaches their apartment.]

Hi, it's Nathan - we were talking about swords? I realized on the way down here I didn't exactly introduce myself.