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'''Circle of Thorns Weapon''' | '''Circle of Thorns Weapon''' | ||
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| + | These demon-forged swords contain a pulsing aura of angry menace.<ref name="Kestrel">CoH Mission:[[Cadao Kestrel#Steal the Envoy's gifts to the Circle of Thorns|Steal the Envoy's gifts to the Circle of Thorns]] from [[Cadao Kestrel]]</ref><ref name="Thorn Fragment">Salvage: [[Magic Salvage#Thorn Fragment|Thorn Fragment]]</ref> The pulse is so strong that it can be felt by simply grabbing the weapon.<ref name="Thorn Fragment" /> They teleport away upon their owner's defeat.<ref name="Seaborn">CoH Mission:[[Dr. Trevor Seaborn#Defeat Circle of Thorns to get one of their ancient weapons|Defeat Circle of Thorns to get one of their ancient weapons]] from [[Dr. Trevor Seaborn]]</ref> | ||
| + | The Thorn Blades were the first gift from the Prince of Demons to the [[Circle of Thorns]] during the war with the [[Mu]]: demon-swords that turned men into blood-frenzied monsters. Armed with these, the Oranbegans turned the tide, and the slaughter was indescribable.<ref name="Kestrel" /> | ||
| − | + | Since then, the Oranbegans long ago gained the secrets of their making, just as they now have better methods of binding demons to their will, but the ceremonial import of the gift of these blades is still important, due to the vanity of fiends, and their love of ritual. A gift of Thorn Blades was the first step in the bargain then, and it would likely be the first step in a new one.<ref name="Kestrel" /> | |
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| − | + | The Thorn Blades' source seems to be the [[Thorn Tree]] in the [[Nerva Archipelago]]. It is unknown if others sources exist.<ref name="Respec">CoV Respecification Trial: Second mission from [[Sparcetriel]], [[Trepsarciel]] or [[Ractespriel]]</ref> | |
| − | Since then, the Oranbegans long ago gained the secrets of their making, just as they now have better methods of binding demons to their will, but the ceremonial import of the gift of these blades is still important, due to the vanity of fiends, and their love of ritual. | + | |
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Despite the effects mentioned in those who wield then, there are no apparent effects in-game for those Circle mystics who wield them. | Despite the effects mentioned in those who wield then, there are no apparent effects in-game for those Circle mystics who wield them. | ||
| + | Today, the Thorn Swords can still be found in the hands of the [[Circle of Thorns#Defender|Defenders]] and [[Circle of Thorns#Thorn Wielder|Thorn Wielders]] in two variants, one more powerful than the other. | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[File:Villain CoTThornSword.png|22px]]| Thorn Sword| Melee, 75% Lethal/25% Negative, Foe Slow| The Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.}}<ref>Circle of Thorns: [[Circle of Thorns#Defender|Defender]]</ref> | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[File:Villain_CoTThornSword.png|22px]]| Greater Thorn Sword| Melee, Lethal/Negative, Foe Slow| The Greater Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.}}<ref>Circle of Thorns: [[Circle of Thorns#Thorn wielder|Thorn wielder]]</ref> | ||
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| + | In game a player may unlock the Thorn Blade for his sword user character by gaining the [[Soul Binder Badge]]. | ||
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| − | + | == See Also == | |
| − | + | * [[Spirit Thorns]] | |
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 26 June 2009
Overview
Circle of Thorns Weapon
These demon-forged swords contain a pulsing aura of angry menace.[1][2] The pulse is so strong that it can be felt by simply grabbing the weapon.[2] They teleport away upon their owner's defeat.[3]
The Thorn Blades were the first gift from the Prince of Demons to the Circle of Thorns during the war with the Mu: demon-swords that turned men into blood-frenzied monsters. Armed with these, the Oranbegans turned the tide, and the slaughter was indescribable.[1]
Since then, the Oranbegans long ago gained the secrets of their making, just as they now have better methods of binding demons to their will, but the ceremonial import of the gift of these blades is still important, due to the vanity of fiends, and their love of ritual. A gift of Thorn Blades was the first step in the bargain then, and it would likely be the first step in a new one.[1]
The Thorn Blades' source seems to be the Thorn Tree in the Nerva Archipelago. It is unknown if others sources exist.[4]
Despite the effects mentioned in those who wield then, there are no apparent effects in-game for those Circle mystics who wield them.
Today, the Thorn Swords can still be found in the hands of the Defenders and Thorn Wielders in two variants, one more powerful than the other.
Thorn Sword Melee, 75% Lethal/25% Negative, Foe Slow
The Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.[5]
Greater Thorn Sword Melee, Lethal/Negative, Foe Slow
The Greater Thorn Sword poisons its victims with negative energy to slow them.[6]
In game a player may unlock the Thorn Blade for his sword user character by gaining the Soul Binder Badge.
Sources
- ↑ a b c CoH Mission:Steal the Envoy's gifts to the Circle of Thorns from Cadao Kestrel
- ↑ a b Salvage: Thorn Fragment
- ↑ CoH Mission:Defeat Circle of Thorns to get one of their ancient weapons from Dr. Trevor Seaborn
- ↑ CoV Respecification Trial: Second mission from Sparcetriel, Trepsarciel or Ractespriel
- ↑ Circle of Thorns: Defender
- ↑ Circle of Thorns: Thorn wielder
