Blade of the Void

Lore & Background

The Lythan Blade is a canonical artifact from The Licanius Trilogy. Its ability to cut through magical barriers and sever the Vessel's bindings is a confirmed feat, not an unfounded mythos.

In Their Own Story

The air grew cold as he drew the hilt from its sheath. No light reflected off the steel; instead, it seemed to drink the torchlight around him. He swung once, a casual motion, and the stone wall before him didn't crack—it simply ceased to be, leaving a jagged wound of nothingness in reality.

Reader's Guide

The Blade operates by consuming ambient energy to fuel its edge. It requires no physical strength to wield, only mental fortitude. Users must maintain focus; losing control can result in the blade consuming the wielder's life force instead of their enemies. It is generally restricted to those with Void-touched bloodlines or specific magical resistances.

Did You Know?

• The Lythan Blade is never simply called 'Lyth' in canon; 'Lyth' refers to the race or dimension.
• This sword can cut through magical barriers and sever the Vessel's bindings, but does not erase targets from existence or cut through reality literally.