Nature's Scythe

## Overview

Nature's Scythe is an awe-inspiring artifact that embodies the very essence of the natural world. Its blade, forged from the rare mineral Erazaderite, is one of the strongest known substances known in both Erania and Earth. The handle is expertly crafted from natural materials, carefully chosen to match the wielder's connection to the environment.

The true power of the scythe lies in its ability to manipulate the very elements of nature. With a simple gesture, the wielder can summon a tempest of vines and thorns to ensnare foes or create an impenetrable barrier of vegetation. The scythe grants the wielder the ability to control the natural elements of wind and water. The Erazaderite blade of the scythe has the unique ability to absorb and amplify natural powers, making it even more deadly in the hands of a skilled wielder.

However, wielding Nature's Scythe requires a deep and respectful connection to the natural world. The artifact is located in The Divine Forest, a sacred grove of unparalleled beauty, and guarded by the strongest dryad famously known in the forest Celestia, daughter of the creator of Natures Scythe. Only those who show reverence and complete understanding for the balance of nature aswell as have a completely pure heart may hope to wield this magnificent artifact.

To obtain Nature's Scythe, the wielder must prove their worth to Celestia, a powerful dryad capable of manipulating the very forces of nature to her will. Celestia can summon natural disasters to defend the artifact, making it nearly impossible for intruders to approach.

As the wielder grows in power and experience, they can communicate with the natural world and gain valuable insights and assistance in their battles. However, each use of the scythe's power slowly drains the wielder's life force, requiring them to carefully balance their use of the weapon with their own physical health. Or risk the chance of becoming one with nature itself.

## Apperance

The appearance of Nature's Scythe is both majestic and awe-inspiring, embodying the very essence of the natural world. The scythe's blade is crafted from the rare mineral Erazaderite, which has a deep, rich color and a highly polished finish. It's shaped like a traditional scythe, with a long, curved blade that comes to a sharp point but with a handle made with elements of nature that's long enough to be held with both hands.

The handle of the scythe is expertly crafted from natural materials, such as wood, vines, and leaves and many more. The materials used to create the handle are carefully chosen to match the current wielder's connection to the environment, making the scythe unique to each wielder. The Blade is adorned with intricate carvings and designs that reflect the natural world, such as images of animals, plants, and landscapes.

One of the most striking features of Nature's Scythe is its ability to manipulate the very elements of nature. When the wielder calls upon the scythe's power, the blade glows with a vibrant green energy, and vines and thorns erupt from the blade, creating a tempest of natural power. When not in use, the scythe radiates a quiet power, like a dormant force waiting to be unleashed.

Overall, the appearance of Nature's Scythe is both beautiful and deadly, reflecting the power and majesty of the natural world it represents.

## Origins

Long ago, when the world was still young and untamed, there lived a powerful druid named Arinna. She was known throughout the land for her mastery of the natural elements and her ability to communicate with the spirits of the forest.

Arinna had a special connection with a rare mineral known as Erazaderite, which she discovered deep within the earth. She discovered that by infusing the mineral with the power of nature, she could create a weapon of unmatched strength and beauty.

Arinna spent years crafting a scythe from the Erazaderite, Arinna had an idea of enchanting this scythe with the natural elements of Wind Water, and Earth. But in order to do this she must seek out and obtain the powerful elemental spirits that reside within the Divine forest.

With each element of nature that Arinna finds she must pass a set of trials before she could take it and use it to create nature’s scythe. These trials consist of mastery of that given element puzzles needed to solve using such elements as well as fighting elementals based around that given element.

After Arinna had gotten each element that she needed, she carefully started imbuing the power of wind, water, and earth into the scythe. She also used natural materials to craft the handle, choosing each piece with great care to ensure it would match the wielder's connection to the environment.

When the scythe was finally complete she decided to test it out. Arinna decided to use the scythe to create two saplings that when planted would create a new race powering off of nature. She called them, the “Dryads”. Arinna realized that it was not just a weapon, but an embodiment of nature itself. She named it "Nature's Scythe" and used it to defend the forest and its inhabitants from those who sought to harm them.

As the years passed, Arinna grew old and knew that she could not continue to protect the forest forever. She knew that the power of Nature's Scythe was too great to fall into the wrong hands, so she placed it in a sacred grove known as The Divine Forest and entrusted its protection to her two daughters, two powerful dryads named Celestia and Xanthe. This in turn allows the other and more weaker dryads to do their part in taking care of nature itself. Arinna knowing that the scythe was in good hands gave her soul to the scythe, becoming one with nature itself.

Many years into the future, Monsters with more developed and stronger powers had begun entering The Divine Forest trying to obtain the legendary artifact known as the Legendary Scythe. Many Monsters had defeated the many dryads protecting the forest but all of them had trouble making it any closer. Once they came across Celestia and Xanthe. No other Monster could get farther.

After each and every attack Celestia could see her sister start to loose her temper a bit. She would start yelling, throwing fits and even starting destroying parts of nature. Celestia tried her best to calm her rage but it would only work during the moment. Celestia knew her sister would go into the deep end any second now. She new this because the plants and roots on her werent red anymore, they were orange and starting to turn red.

But then one final attack sent Xanthe way off, Xanthe sense the ill aura coming from another monster who started burning The Divine Forest. As soon as Xanthe made it to the area of the forest where the monster was all she saw was destruction. Flames burning the trees, the plants, her fellow drayds laying on the floor dead, she saw the entire forset turn into shambles. Celestia tried to get there as fast as possible to stop her sister from changing but she was to late. Xanthe let out a huge scream and allowed all of her rage, grief, hatred, pain and wrath to take control of her. Xanthe only saw one thing and that was blood. With all of the plants and roots surrounding her turning red and black. All Xanthe saw was one thing, and that was Blood. She created roots from the ground and incapacitate the monster with her roots preventing him from using his powers. The monster was dying, slowly, Xanthe was enjoying every single last second of it. Celestia could only sit there is shock of her sister as she watch the monster die.

Xanthe had something to say, “I, AM, NO LONGER A DRAYD. FROM NOW ON, I AM, THE AVATAR OF WRATH.” Before she killed the Monster.

Xanthe slowly turned around to her sister standing right behind her with pure shock on her face. Xanthe slowly lifted her head up and smiled. Celestia had tears coming down her face and could only as why. Xanthe said to her sister, “Im tired of the pacifist ways dear sister. Im tired of being weak and foolish. The only way to protect the divine forest with with violence and aggression.”

Celestia then stated, “NO, NO XANTHE THATS NOT THE WAY, THATS NOT WHAT MOTHER TAUGHT US.”

Xanthe then said, “Mother was weak and so are you.”

The air was thick with tension as Celestia and Xanthe stood facing each other, both with fierce determination in their eyes. Celestia had tried her best to calm her sister's rage but to no avail. Xanthe's anger had reached a boiling point, and she was now consumed by her wrath.

Xanthe charged forward, creating massive roots from the ground that swiped at Celestia with deadly precision. Celestia was forced to dodge and weave through the onslaught, her agility and quick reflexes keeping her just out of harm's way.

As the battle continued, Xanthe's power grew stronger with each passing moment. She summoned up massive tornadoes, sending them hurtling towards Celestia. Celestia gritted her teeth, knowing that she had to end this quickly before Xanthe caused irreparable damage to the forest.

With a cry of defiance, Celestia summoned The Nature's Scythe, the weapon glinting in the sunlight. Xanthe's eyes widened in surprise at the fact that her sister had called the powerful artifact to her aid, but she quickly regained her composure creating a blade out of roots, thorns, and leaves that all turned red and black as they flew to her. Xanthe charged toward Celestia once more with Celestia doing the same.

Their clash was intense, with each strike from Xanthe's sword being parried by The Nature's Scythe. Celestia was pushed back, sweat pouring down her face as she struggled to keep up with Xanthe's relentless attacks.

But Celestia knew what was at stake. She knew that she had to stop her sister at any cost, even if it meant taking her life. With renewed determination, Celestia unleashed a powerful blast from The Nature's Scythe containing all of the elements of nature within this, striking Xanthe directly in the chest.

Xanthe stumbled backwards, her eyes filled with pain and shock. Celestia rushed forward, tears streaming down her face as she delivered the final blow with The Nature's Scythe.

As Xanthe lay dying, Celestia collapsed to her knees, her body wracked with sobs. She had lost her sister, but she had also saved the forest from destruction. It was a victory, but at what cost?

In the end, The Nature’s Scythe can be seen and symbolized as a symbol of both creation and destruction. Creation when Arinna used it to create the Dryads and Destruction when used to to become a weapon for Celestia to use against her own sister.

## Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

* Nature's Scythe is a powerful tool that can be used to cut through even the toughest natural materials, such as thick branches or vines.
* The Scythe can be imbued with the power of nature, allowing the wielder to control the elements and summon powerful natural forces.
* Nature's Scythe can be used to heal the natural world, restoring damaged ecosystems and bringing new life to barren landscapes.
* Nature's Scythe can be used to defend against or attack enemies, with the power to call forth natural disasters and summon dangerous creatures of the wild.
* Can be used to command or communicate with natural spirits or creatures.
* Can summon elementals or plant ally's to aid the wielder in battle
* Can cast spells related to growth, healing, or weather manipulation

Weaknesses:

* The Scythe's power is heavily reliant on the natural world, and as such, it can be weakened or even rendered useless in areas where nature has been severely damaged or destroyed.
* The Scythe's power can be difficult to control, and inexperienced wielders may accidentally cause unintended harm to themselves or others.
* The Scythe's power can be corrupted by dark forces, turning it into a weapon of destruction and chaos.
* The Scythe may require a great deal of physical and mental energy to wield, and as such, prolonged use could lead to exhaustion or even injury.
* May cause harm to the wielder if used improperly, such as draining their own health or stamina
* Vulnerable to disruption or dispelling by magic that opposes natural forces or disrupts enchantments

## Trivia

* According to legend, the artifact was once wielded by a powerful druid who used its magic to control the elements and protect the natural world.
* The artifact is said to have the power to heal the earth and restore balance to ecosystems that have been disrupted by human activity.
* It is believed that the artifact's power is strongest in natural environments, such as forests, mountains, and rivers.
* The artifact's design is based on ancient symbols and motifs that represent the power and beauty of the natural world.
* Some people believe that the artifact has a mind of its own and can communicate with its owner through visions and dreams.
* The artifact is said to have the power to transform its wielder into a creature of the wild, granting them the abilities and instincts of a powerful predator.
* The true nature and purpose of the artifact remain a mystery, and many scholars and historians continue to debate its origins and significance.