Two of Swords
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There are two swords that are mounted on the wall. They are crossed and the pommels are pointed down. They look as though they can be removed from their position. Behind them is a symmetrical design that based on the fleur-de-lis. Above the design is a crowned skull. On either sides of the skull are leathery wings, and below the jaw bone is a diamond shaped pendent looking piece, similar to the broach worn by the vampires in this clan. The broach slightly overlaps the top portion of the design on the wall.
These are dueling swords. They are used to help hone the fighting skills of those in the castle. The edges are not as sharp as could be, but that does not make them less dangerous, especially if thrusting attacks are made. They are also brought off the wall to help settle differences; good old trial by combat. Even vampires believe in justice. That is what the skull on the wall represents. It symbolizes the judge, for the trial, duel, or even just a practice session; even then there has always got to be a winner and a loser. Decision making by might has been around and used for a very long time..
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There are two swords that are mounted on the wall. They are crossed and the pommels are pointed down. They look as though they can be removed from their position. Behind them is a symmetrical design that based on the fleur-de-lis. Above the design is a crowned skull. On either sides of the skull are leathery wings, and below the jaw bone is a diamond shaped pendent looking piece, similar to the broach worn by the vampires in this clan. The broach slightly overlaps the top portion of the design on the wall.
These are dueling swords. They are used to help hone the fighting skills of those in the castle. The edges are not as sharp as could be, but that does not make them less dangerous, especially if thrusting attacks are made. They are also brought off the wall to help settle differences; good old trial by combat. Even vampires believe in justice. That is what the skull on the wall represents. It symbolizes the judge, for the trial, duel, or even just a practice session; even then there has always got to be a winner and a loser. Decision making by might has been around and used for a very long time..
