Joyeuse, Curtana and Durendal Real Relics

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Turns out all three are real.

Joyeuse seems to be shrouded in Mystery, as its current whereabouts are questionable. There is currently a display of a "Joyeuse" in the Louvre, tho they can't confirm if its actually the one carried by Charlamagne.

The Curtana, they actually have, and use in procession before the british sovereign. It has the inscription "My name is Cortana, of the same steel and temper as Joyeuse and Durendal"

and as for the Durendal, was supposedly the sword of Charlamagne's Paladin, Roland. According to lore, it was originally carried by Hector of troy. In stories told, Roland threw Durendal into a poisoned water to keep it from invading armies. Local folklore believe the Durandal still exists, in france. In the picture below (Click to enlarge).



All interesting. But all had a basis in truth.

Joyeuse

Curtana

Durendal

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[Nauren]

hrmm but Joyeuse wasn't a rapier like in the game.

[tarick]

But where did the sword come from?

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Didn't attack twice either.

But yeah, most representations of Joyeuse were claymore, tho its been of note that it was much lighter then the average claymore. Chalemagne was a fighter, often at front lines, throughout his rule (which was almost entirely at war). So some of this could even lend to the theology of Joyeuse. Which was also said to contain the lance of longinus, the spear that peirced the side of christ, into its pommel.

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tarick said:

But where did the sword come from?

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Take note of the name of the sea beast that laid on the opposite side of the strait.

hehe, gave me a good laugh.

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[tarick]

To attain joy, one must move far away from the C-beast.

[Nauren]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franks

francesca axe was real too..but mainly as a normal Frankish axe. Used in throwing and just beating each other down.

[Nauren]

Euryetos obviously so as well

Herakles and Iole
The prince of Oekhalia (Oechalia), Eurytos, was seeking a manly husband for his daughter, Iole. Eurytos sponsored an archery competition in which the winner would marry the fair Iole. Herakles, as subtle with his bow as he was brutal with his club, entered the contest and won. Eurytos must have known that Herakles had murdered his children and perhaps his first wife, Megara, so it’s difficult to blame Eurytos when he refused to allow Iole to marry Herakles . . . Herakles did not see it that way . . . with no hesitation, Herakles killed Eurytos and his sons and, to add to Iole’s dishonor and sorrow, Herakles took her as his mistress instead of his wife.

[Markus]

Lol cool.

[tarick]

And the coolest monk weapon is based on, of course...

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Why did I expect that to be a NSFW link about fisting?

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codeine said:

Why did I expect that to be a NSFW link about fisting?

Because you're a sick, sick individual and that's what you would have posted. Sadly, I didn't think of it.

[Kaifu1]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_of_Longinus

So, I knew a little bit about this weapon, now I know more... but what about the end game Spear? Odins... um.. Gunire? I can't remember how to spell it ; ; Help~

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iono about the spear. But all of yesterdays Wikipedia'ing was on the lance of loginus. Interesting article. Today was Charlemagne.

Yes.. I am a geek.

but, Wikipedia FTW!!!!!

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[Kaifu1]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awl_pike

Another weapon in a video game. Wild Arms 4 main female Char uses this weapon, in a sword like fasion. It is also my weapon of choice while "Sparing" with my instructor...hehe, I cheat

Found it!

www.teamavengers.org/ffxiclopedia/index.php/Gungnir

Gungnir
now to look up info on it...