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On another note, I tried using tarot cards in as relics in a rough draft of the RP I have going in my AU, gave up because it was way too damned complicated, opted for swords and their respective sheathes, drowning in overthought symbolism.

Relics: Ornate rapier with a crystaline basket hilt resembling a pair of folded bat wings and a brushed steel scabbard with faint, swirling etchings. (pride and humility) a battle-worn broadsword with a a simple round pommel and beaten leather sheath. The stitching is starting to fray at both ends.(loyalty and individuality) well cared for scimitar with several nicks in the blade, sturdy, well-oiled leather scabbard (trust and reliability) A slim estoc with a half-moon guard and a stylised human with four arms and four legs on the pommel. Engraved on the blade is 'From Dust We Come' in eleborate script. A dark leather sheath with symbols of the elements stitched down one side in golden thread.(conviction and judgement) simple gladius, like new and a simple hide sheath. A closer look reveals that the sheath is stained with blood. (innocence and sacrifice) a clean, sharp cutlass with a sea creature engraved on the blade and reinforced plastic sheath (courage and caution) broken katana with a rusted dragon shaped tsuba and badly damaged bamboo sheath (fear and acceptance) A talwar with intricate tribal marking etched into the blade, leather sheath stamped with the names of previous owners(honor and legacy) large, springsteel cavalry sabre with sturdy kevlar sheath(innovation and purpose) A rainbowed titanium Jian with nevermore themed guard and feather tassel, bone sheath with red Grimm-like markings(hatred and remembrance) 