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Swords can fulfull a fantasy that people have. Living in modern society the challenges of warfare and hand to hand combat have been all but eradicated. No longer do you have to don your sword before you go into the village at night. But the appeal and the power of swords still remains. Now people collect and use swords to get the fantastical feeling that they can bring. Or they don them during role playing events. Who doesn't enjoy holding a magnificent sword and pretending to be a knight or a king?
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Example Fantasy swords of the evil persuasionThere are two
distinct traits that we will examine. The first trait is the alignment
of the sword wielder. Is he good or is he evil? The second trait
we will look at is the wielders wealth. Does he possess riches? So summary of this type of sword: Evil
The fantasy sword that is unlike any other! The Crypt Keeper has a unique handle that is a combination of cast metal skulls surrouded by burgundy grooves and toped with a cast metal talon shaped pommel. The 20 7/8 inch blade is made of stainless steel construction and accented with tribal etchings. The cast metal guard of the Crypt Keeper Sword is intricately designed with outstretched wings and gnarling teeth and includes a free fantasy wall plaque. The Medieval Fantasy Crypt Keeper Sword measures 33 1/4 inches overall. Medieval Fantasy Crypt Keeper Sword Who would wield this sword? A sword like this would be wielded by an evil lord. Someone who has riches and is in command of many minions. This sword says "Fear me and Respect me for I am evil and powerful". Summary of this sword: Evil and Rich Now for the Swords that are of a good alignment
This sword definitely says I am good and I am wealthy. The shape
of the handle is reminiscent of the cross. This denotes a religious
tone which reinforces the theme of good. There is leadership and wealth in
this sword. Silver Excalibur Sword with Hard Scabbard - King Arthur's Medieval Fantasy Blade
One of the most important indicators of a good sword rather than an evil sword is the striving for beauty. What do I mean by the striving for beauty. Well, anything of a good alignment looks for the beautiful things in the world and emulates them. That's the feeling that this sword evokes for me - beauty. With is wonderful lines, highly polished blade, and perfect balance of red and gold it's simply beautiful. Classic Masonic Sword Red
Read Even More: The Shapes of Medieval Swords Swords from the medieval Period went through some wonderful changes as the tools and technology of metal working changed. This change is also nicely seen in cultural differences in the swords. Fantasy Swords from around the world and Mysterious cultures of the past
Fantasy swords also evoke more than just a feeling of good and evil. They also can portray a sense of time or place. And often the time or place is one far removed from the mundane world that we live in. This fantasy katana is a good example of this. It evokes the spirit of an honorable yet mysterious Samurai.
This sword also evokes the same fantasy feeling. Except this one is from a different time and place than the katana. This one a good replica of what the ancient spartans and roman gladiators would use. It is functional, straight forward yet very attractive in its lines and form. Gladiator Sword of Maximus Movie Replica
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25 Years of Fantasy Swords in the Movies. Read this essay about the famous fantasy swords in movies over the past 25 years - It all started with Conan in 1982. Fantasy Swords in the movies
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Swords, in a time
gone by were a life or death decision and everything about them
was designed for function. But today the sword has been replaced
by the firearm as a means of protection and war. So the sword has
evolved into an art form. And that means that the design of swords
has gotten very creative. Now they are made for aesthetic pleasure.
The sword shown at the left is called 
What does this sword say about it's wielder. Chances are very good that the wielder of this sword worships evil things. It carries around this totem of evil. Simple as that. It is almost a mirror image of its beliefs. You can almost picture the owner of this sword with a pet that is some kind of bat or dragon. 
This
is a very simple and straight-forward sword. There are no frills
and this says "I don't have a lot of money but I managed to
get a sword that I can use so I will use it for good!" This
is a traditional Viking style sword. Function over form is the theme.
What
does this sword say? It is made of rare materials (Silver)
and it has ornate carving on the cross guard and pommel. 
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