Noroshiyo

Noroshiyo [Akashiren: ノロシヨ] is the divine sword of the God of the Abyss, Dejelkhai, within the Tenshin religion. The weapon is immensely powerful and known for its destructive capabilities, able of creating rifts between realms and pulverising both physical and spiritual entities. Noroshiyo was gifted to Jirayu La'ir Akashiro in 2700 BU, the founder of the Akashiro Shogunate. However, the blade's overwhelming power caused catastrophic damage in Yorakata, leaving Noroshiyo floating, half-submerged in a rift it had created. The rift is said to be highly unstable, connecting the Abyss and the Overworld.
== Excerpt from Jirayu’s Collection ==
"When gods clash, the skies shatter, and the realms are torn apart. Those unfortunate enough to be present would feel their skin incinerate, their eyes burn from the gods' radiance, and their souls crushed under the immense pressure. This sword is but a remnant of a battle long fought." - Jirayu La'ir Akashiro
== History ==
=== Ancient Origin ===
Long before history had a name, the gods Ryula and Dejelkhai engaged in a battle that spanned thousands of years. During this conflict, the nine realms created by the two gods were subjected to the devastating aftermath of their fury. With each strike, shockwaves and ripples echoed through the realms. However, as the battle reached a stalemate, the gods looked upon the destruction they had wrought upon their beloved realms and vowed never to fight again. Dejelkhai withdrew from human contact to the depths of what is now the Abyss and sealed his sword deep within the Tengaki mountain range.
=== Gift to the Founder ===
Thousands of years later, Jirayu La’ir Akashiro, the first Shigen-sha, ventured into the Abyss's depths. For the first time since the gods' clash, he was graced by Dejelkhai's presence. Dejelkhai granted him a gift: control over the Divine Blade of the Abyssal God, Noroshiyo. With this, Jirayu was crowned the first prophet and went on to found the nation of Akashiro. Jirayu believed he would never need to wield the calamity that is Noroshiyo. However, a looming threat soon emerged in the shadows. The town of Yorakata had been secretly planning an uprising, harnessing the devastating power of dragons. The mere thought of dragons setting Tennyoku ablaze and slaughtering countless innocents terrified the Shigen-sha. For the first time, Jirayu visited the resting grounds of Noroshiyo. As he approached the weapon, he kneeled and began to pray. Following Dejelkhai's instructions, he recited a prayer for seven days and seven nights:
“O mighty Dejelkhai, god of glory and the Abyss, I humbly come before you, seeking your divine power. Grant me your unwavering strength in my moment of weakness, And guide me when my path grows uncertain. I ask of thee, fill my heart with resolve, my fists with fury, And within this starry night, Release the Abyssal Blade Noroshiyo from the chains you bound. Show the heretics the true Tenshin might.”
=== Yorakata Catastrophe ===
On the seventh night, the Abyssal Blade, bound by Dejelkhai’s chains, began to creak and move, its bindings slowly loosening. As the chains released, the sword emitted a powerful pressure. Jirayu, nearly crushed by its force, commanded the blade to slay the dragon with which the town planned to revolt. Unbeknownst to Jirayu, the consequences of using the sword would be far more severe than he had anticipated. As the sword lifted, it turned its sharp edge towards the target and accelerated, flying through the Tengaki mountains straight to the dragon. Upon impact, the swing of the blade tore the very fabric of space apart; flashes of light and rifts between the Abyss and the Overworld formed. The very ground in the town of Yorakata was incinerated and turned to ash. The inhabitants felt their blood boil and their skin peel from the intense heat. The agonizing screams of the doomed echoed through the valleys of the Tengaki mountains. From the rifts emerged beasts unknown to the realm of Abeshiro. The rot of the Abyss spread, turning the stones around the town red from the heat. The dragon was reduced to nothing but bones and ash.
=== Current Status ===
As the scorching heat subsided, Jirayu approached the town. In horror, he gazed upon the destruction he had caused and loathed himself for the lives he had taken. His only intention was to slay the dragon and quell the rebellion. Kneeling, he prayed for the souls of those incinerated in Noroshiyo's flames. Henceforth, he vowed never to use the blade again, leaving it floating, half-submerged in a rift it had created. The rift is said to be highly unstable, connecting the Abyss and the Overworld. However, those who dare approach it face a terrifying fate; the rift tears their bodies to pieces along with their very souls.
== Abilities ==
==== Divine Destruction ====
Noroshiyo has extreme destructive power, reflecting that of Dejelkhai. In the ancient times of creation, Dejelkhai utilised Noroshiyo to duel Ryula, the Goddess of the Overworld. The pure divine power which emanated from the clashing of blades in turn caused the elimination of 7 of the 9 realms.
==== Rift Tearing ====
Upon impact, Noroshiyo can tear unstable rifts in space, connecting the Abyss to the Overworld. From these rifts, the corruption of the Abyss spreads, rotting all trees, stone and grass in the vicinity. In the split second this happens, unimaginable, intense heat is released as the rift tears the fabric of space itself apart.
==== Ashen Pulverisation ====
If any being, no matter mortal or spiritual, touches Noroshiyo in any way, both their entity and their soul are instantly pulverised to ashes.
== Relations ==
As Dejelkhai's weapon, Noroshiyo counterparts the Goddess of the Overworld Ryula's sword, Seishin no Kiyome. Known as the Purifier of Spirits, Seishin no Kiyome is currently located in Tsumikami and in its current form is manifested as a sakura tree.
== References ==
* Inodo Shikuruto, Jirayu La’ir Akashiro, circa 2700 BU
* Jirayu's Collection, Jirayu La’ir Akashiro, circa 2700 BU