Medallion of the Blades

Suspended from a thick gold chain, the Medallion of the Blades is a gold medallion bearing the seal of the Emperor's Blades: A black background formed from polished obsidian, a gold crown in the center over which is a pair of silver swords with bronze hilts.

''The Medallion of the Blades is the only one of its kind, denoting the wearer as the person that holds the rank of Blademaster of the Emperor's Blades. It is documented that the Medallion was originally forged in the year 247 ATA (After the Aegis) for Blademaster Lalia Redshadow; A freelander who, though valiant deed and service to the Crown, fought his way up against all odds to the position of command by Imperial Decree.''

''It was granted to Lalia in recognition of his fighting capability and determination, though was ultimately lost when Lalia was seperated from his unit by a pack of Wildlings. Seriously wounded from the encounter, Lalia sought refuge in a small cave, though was followed by two of the Wildlings.''

Dispatching one of them, even though wounded, Lalia forced the other to retreat; though not before the Wildling could slash the medallion from his neck, retreating into the dark with the item snagged upon it's claw.

''It was finally recovered again in 262, and returned to Redshadow. Too old by that time to do the medallion justice, Lalia instead gifted the item to the Blademaster who was serving at that time, and the passing down of the medallion has remained a tradition ever since.''


 * Status: Retired