Bearer Weapons

== Background ==
=== Narrative ===
Bearer weapons are legendary arms imbued with a spirit that wants to be used for a particular kind of fight. These weapons gain power over the years as their fame (or infamy) grows. The weapon's desired use often grows more specific as its bearer brings it into battle. 
In the hands of most people, a bearer weapon is just an ordinary item with whatever physical characteristics the weapon has. However, certain individuals embody the spirit of the weapon and can act in synergy with that spirit. Together, the weapon and its bearer can perform incredible feats in line with the weapon's goals. Ultimately, the bearer of a weapon of power becomes spiritually bonded to the weapon, blurring the distinction between the two and influencing the mind of the bearer.
Several bearer weapons have appeared in the ORPHEUS Protocol. They are listed below.
=== Mechanical ===
Bearer weapons are wielded by Weapon Bearers, an archetype in the ORPHEUS Protocol game. 
== Known Bearer Weapons ==
Weapon 	Bearer(s) 	Description 	Bearer Requirements 	Appears In
Clarent 	Walter Marchant 	A sword. It is capable of breaking other bearer weapons, most notably, Excalibur.	Betrayal 	Reunions, Judgment, Asherah, Advent, Sedition, Selected Stories from the End of the World
Excalibur 	Mitch Hook, Granville Moore	A heavy sword wreathed in silver and gold liquid flame. 	Protecting the innocent 	Overdue Book, Out of Time, Icarus, Interregnum, Selected Stories from the End of the World
Lance of Olyndicus	Theseus, 
Aurelio Machado 	A silver spear that crackles with lightning 	Opposition to authority 	Asherah, Advent, Sedition, Selected Stories from the End of the World
Les Pinkham's P-72	Arthur Hook, Mitch Hook 	A Louisville slugger baseball bat with Les Pinkham's signature 	Protecting the innocent 	Overdue Book, Agendas, many others.
Samson's Jawbone 	Seamus Fenian 	A donkey's jawbone. 	 	Interregnum
Sling of David 	 	A sling. 	Overcoming insurmountable odds	The Thief's Tale
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