Dainslef: The Merciless King

Dainslef: The Merciless King is a weapon used by the original Traveler, Nulla Viginta Aeternus.
== DescriptionCategory:Akehurian Items ==
Dainslef, otherwise known as The Merciless King, is a sword found by Nulla that exists as a seemingly cursed weapon for those that wield it. It seems to radiate a constant silver glow that consists of Akehura according to those that have studied it for any length of time, perhaps latent energy from Nulla used to sate its thirst. The grip is a standard grip that, at one point, may have been something spectacular, but time has turned its looks ancient. The wrapping binding the grip had an ancient script meant to control evil spirits tied to it, but the script has long since faded, and the black bandages have long since come loose. Beneath those bandages, it is possible to see specks of black and silver here and there, simlarly to how Nulla dresses. A pitch black schinova guard protects Nulla's sword hand, binding intricately around like so many vines, as they were designed to resemble.
Dainslef, unlike Eternity, has a thicker blade and a sharper edge. The sword seems to enjoy feeding off of Akehura, so those that wield it are driven by an innate desire to kill other living beings and absorb their Akehura. Nulla is immune to this curse, but provides Dainslef with small portions of her Akehura constantly to keep it from rusting away. The blade, originally red after being crafted from the blood of a powerful demon for a corrupt king, has since turned silver after centuries of being used by Nulla. Most of the corruption of the blade has been purified, but taking hold of the sword still sparks an incredible desire to consume others, and to never stop, no matter who they are, or what they've done. For that reason, even years after its first appearance, people still remember the "Merciless King."