As far as in-game lore about the Relic Weapons, there exist some weapons that are one of a kind and some that there exist multiples. As far as RPing, I believe it is passable to say both "I have the restored relic." and "I have a replica of the original." IMO both should fly. The only issue I would foresee is if two roleplayers both said "I have the restored one of a kind relic."
Curtana - One of a kind. It is a part of a set of three swords forged for the three founding Sultansworn. Curtana belonged to the Founder of the Sultansworn, Tristram. Interestingly, Curtana has a parallel in the stories of King Arthur. One of the Knights of the Round Table named Tristan possessed the Curtana. It, too, was part of a set of three swords. Durendal and Joyeuse being Curtana's sisters.
Gae Bolg - Multiple exist in lore. This is the functional and ceremonial weapon of the Dragoon throughout history. As such, one exists per Dragoon, along with the Drachen armor. In the Dragoon and Relic storyline your character has to pillage the Gae Bolg and the armor from previous dead real Dragoons.
Stardust Rod - Multiple exist in lore. Shantotto was a powerful Black Mage who lived during the 5th Astral Era. She brought down a star and made its remains into a series of powerful staves known as the Stardust Rods. So, very easy to canonically have one of these.
Thyrus - Possibly one of a kind. Not very much is known about the staff other than it belonged to an oddball Padjal named A-Towa-Cant.
Bravura - Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is a one of a kind as well? I know it belonged to a Warrior in the Company of Heroes. I believe it was said that the axe was so heavy only this warrior could lift it. Or were there multiples and the Warrior from the Company of Heroes simply made it famous?
Artemis Bow - Artemis Bow is also one of a kind. It belonged to an archer named Gilbert the Godsbow who lived about 400-500 years ago. It is said he slew seven Ixali Chieftains with a single arrow. His bow was kept in the God's Quiver until it was stolen by Ixali.
So, I haven't personally done the other three Relic Quests, so I can't say for certain if they are one of a kind or not.
Kinda. All are pretty easy to explain.
Solkzagyl from the PLD quests has a replica of the Oathkeeper, a possible sister sword of the Curtana. He does not actually possess the Curtana as it is one of a kind.
Curious George from the WAR quests confesses that the Artifact armor he possesses is only a replica of the real thing. Not a far stretch to believe that the Bravura he possess is only a replica as well.Â
Ser Alberic from the DRG quests would have a Gae Bolg but he gave up his lance and armor after the destruction of Ferndale. Estinien possesses a Gae Bolg because he is a real dragoon chosen by Nidhogg's Eye.
Jehantel from the BRD quests is one of Gilbert's successors of the Godsbow Title. It is possible all those bestowed with the title obtain a replica of Gilbert's original bowharp? Seems fitting.
A-Towa-Cant from the WHM quests possesses a Thyrus because the Thyrus is his staff.
Ququruka from the BLM quests probably has one of the many original Stardust Rods.
Curtana - One of a kind. It is a part of a set of three swords forged for the three founding Sultansworn. Curtana belonged to the Founder of the Sultansworn, Tristram. Interestingly, Curtana has a parallel in the stories of King Arthur. One of the Knights of the Round Table named Tristan possessed the Curtana. It, too, was part of a set of three swords. Durendal and Joyeuse being Curtana's sisters.
Gae Bolg - Multiple exist in lore. This is the functional and ceremonial weapon of the Dragoon throughout history. As such, one exists per Dragoon, along with the Drachen armor. In the Dragoon and Relic storyline your character has to pillage the Gae Bolg and the armor from previous dead real Dragoons.
Stardust Rod - Multiple exist in lore. Shantotto was a powerful Black Mage who lived during the 5th Astral Era. She brought down a star and made its remains into a series of powerful staves known as the Stardust Rods. So, very easy to canonically have one of these.
Thyrus - Possibly one of a kind. Not very much is known about the staff other than it belonged to an oddball Padjal named A-Towa-Cant.
Bravura - Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is a one of a kind as well? I know it belonged to a Warrior in the Company of Heroes. I believe it was said that the axe was so heavy only this warrior could lift it. Or were there multiples and the Warrior from the Company of Heroes simply made it famous?
Artemis Bow - Artemis Bow is also one of a kind. It belonged to an archer named Gilbert the Godsbow who lived about 400-500 years ago. It is said he slew seven Ixali Chieftains with a single arrow. His bow was kept in the God's Quiver until it was stolen by Ixali.
So, I haven't personally done the other three Relic Quests, so I can't say for certain if they are one of a kind or not.
(01-03-2014, 01:03 AM)Edgar Wrote: Have we all forgotten that many of the NPCs in the Job questlines have Relic weapons?
Kinda. All are pretty easy to explain.
Solkzagyl from the PLD quests has a replica of the Oathkeeper, a possible sister sword of the Curtana. He does not actually possess the Curtana as it is one of a kind.
Curious George from the WAR quests confesses that the Artifact armor he possesses is only a replica of the real thing. Not a far stretch to believe that the Bravura he possess is only a replica as well.Â
Ser Alberic from the DRG quests would have a Gae Bolg but he gave up his lance and armor after the destruction of Ferndale. Estinien possesses a Gae Bolg because he is a real dragoon chosen by Nidhogg's Eye.
Jehantel from the BRD quests is one of Gilbert's successors of the Godsbow Title. It is possible all those bestowed with the title obtain a replica of Gilbert's original bowharp? Seems fitting.
A-Towa-Cant from the WHM quests possesses a Thyrus because the Thyrus is his staff.
Ququruka from the BLM quests probably has one of the many original Stardust Rods.
