Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-17060136-20130906215201/@comment-65.8.254.72-20130908203004

Scythes were originally created to reap a harvest. In other words, cut the crop from the stem. This is a good reason as to why it's used as a weapon/symbol of chocie for the grim reaper. He essentially "harvests" human souls (Or whatever your religeon believes in). Also, note that like a mace or war axe, the scythe's blade holds a good deal of the weight of the weapon itself (at least for Ruby.) Considering the weight on the end, as well as Ruby's strength and Aura, the scythe itself is excellent for cleaving or cutting portions of a larger enemy off, or destroying smaller enemies.

Ruby used the scythe's shape to her advanatage with the Nevermore, dragging it up the cliff and eventually, with one last shot from Crescent Rose, launching herself up top the cliff an decapitating the Nevermore.

As I seem to have gone a bit off topic, just allow me to say this: No, this was not a reference to Alice in Wonderland. While it may seem to, being as she beheaded the damn thing, it was mostly done due to her weapon itself rather than to be of a reference. Besides, as many people are quick to point out, it's more of a reference/allusion to the Grim Reaper if anything. Ruby uses his iconic tool, as well as being dressed in a hood, wearing primarily black, and Reaping enemies refered to as "Grim".