SHORT SWORD:
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SHORT: a short falconsword
OTHER SHORT NOUNS: sword

LONG:
This shortsword has a distinct falcon-shaped crossguard and
grip. The blade seems to be rather thin and flexible and 
has a somewhat strange look to it. On the tail of the falcon
you can make out the smiths mark.



COMPONENTS:

BLADE
The blade shows the wavy pattern of countless layers of folded
steel that was etched with some acid to show the pattern of
lighter and darker layers.
This technique not only produces interesting and well looking
patterns on the blade, it also produces blades of unmatched
flexibility and durability.

CROSSGUARD
The crossguard is formed like a stylized falcon. The falcons
wings are folded back in almost a straight angle, protectively
enclosing the hand holding the grip which is formed like the
falcons body and tail. The head of the falcon points towards
the blade, with silver-blue gemstones set into it for the eyes.

MARK
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|          /|_    |
|        ,'  .\   |
|    ,--'    _,'  |
|   /       /     |
|  (   -.  |      |
|  |     ) |      |
| (`-.  '--.)     |
|  `. )----'      |
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