Souen

Name: Souen
Amount: 1
Type: Sword

Appearance:
Special Abilities: An oversized sword which is the only possession that Ryou would never sell. The blade is double-edged and measured at 5 foot 2 inches long. The blade is measured at 8 inches from edge to edge, and at it's thickest it is a full 2 inches thick. Despite the size of the blade, it was forged from titanium, making it durable, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion. The hilt has no hand guard, and the cross guard, it has the words 'Death to heaven' etched into it. The handle is a full foot and a half long and is bound in tough leather which insulates it. The only part of the handle that is not covered by this leather is a 4 inch section directly behind the cross guard which Ryou has exposed to allow him to heat the blade using his firebending. At the end of the hilt is a counterweight which places the center of gravity of the weapon at the middle of the hilt, which makes it significantly easier to wield the weapon despite it's size and weight. The weapon weighs a full 85 pounds, making it difficult to wield.

Origin/History: Originally forged by Sagashi Takaramono as a demonstration of his talent as a blacksmith. He later made a name for himself by learning to wield and control the massive sword in battle. After retiring from battle, Sagashi gave the sword to his son, Ryou, to use to defend himself on his travels.

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