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The Fourth Holy Sword
Eldest Gruff:
--- Quote from: canpinter on April 16, 2015, 09:51:15 PM ---that was perhaps the best fan theory i have ever read
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I do appreciate it
Griffyn612:
Just to add, in regards to which sword would be associated with which Archangel, should they actually be sponsoring one in a passive way.
--- Quote from: Butcher, Jim (2010-04-02). Changes: A Novel of the Dresden Files (p. 229). Penguin Group. Kindle Edition. ---“Whatever you do, do it for love." - Uriel
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As Gruff said, Sanya got Esperacchius (Hope) from MichaelAA. It seems likely that it was Gabriel trumpeting loudly through Murphy in CHANGES when she briefly wielded Fidelacchius (Faith). And Michael seemed to be on a first name basis with Uriel in SKIN GAME, having previously wielded Amoracchius (Love). Seems like a good chance each takes a vested interest in what their sword, and its bearer, is doing.
Also, If Raphael did have a pre-crucifixion Holy Sword, but was otherwise engaged in bartending due to having given up his Grace, then it would explain how the sword could have ended up unmade.
No need for Merlin to step in and stop a death blow. If the sword was used against an innocent, it would lose its connection to its sponsor, and leave it vulnerable. Any number of things could have happened to then leave it shattered and broken, just like Fidelacchius. And with no Jedi faith to encourage another's belief in the broken blade, and no active archangel to oversee its fate, it fell to the wayside of history.
Eldest Gruff:
--- Quote from: Griffyn612 on April 16, 2015, 10:27:05 PM ---Just to add, in regards to which sword would be associated with which Archangel, should they actually be sponsoring one in a passive way.
As Gruff said, Sanya got Esperacchius (Hope) from MichaelAA. It seems likely that it was Gabriel trumpeting loudly through Murphy in CHANGES when she briefly wielded Fidelacchius (Faith). And Michael seemed to be on a first name basis with Uriel in SKIN GAME, having previously wielded Amoracchius (Love). Seems like a good chance each takes a vested interest in what their sword, and its bearer, is doing.
Also, If Raphael did have a pre-crucifixion Holy Sword, but was otherwise engaged in bartending due to having given up his Grace, then it would explain how the sword could have ended up unmade.
No need for Merlin to step in and stop a death blow. If the sword was used against an innocent, it would lose its connection to its sponsor, and leave it vulnerable. Any number of things could have happened to then leave it shattered and broken, just like Fidelacchius. And with no Jedi faith to encourage another's belief in the broken blade, and no active archangel to oversee its fate, it fell to the wayside of history.
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Oh sure many things. Though to be fair IF i'm distinguishing it from the Swords of the Cross (though it would be post crucifixion too), it might might have some slightly different rules surrounding it...but I like the story regarding why either way, that's mostly why I went that route.
Hofner1962:
One further note on Archangel cum Master Brewer.
Just about any time Harry drinks one of Mac's beers he makes a comment along the lines of
"this is proof there is a god and he wants us to be happy"
Griffyn612:
--- Quote from: Eldest Gruff on April 16, 2015, 10:35:11 PM ---Oh sure many things. Though to be fair IF i'm distinguishing it from the Swords of the Cross (though it would be post crucifixion too), it might might have some slightly different rules surrounding it...but I like the story regarding why either way, that's mostly why I went that route.
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Understood. And as we know the swords were active before the crucifixion, all "four" would have simply been Holy Swords before that point in history. After that, the three active AA's would have the nails added and became the SotC, while the fourth sponsor just grumbled about being left out while wiping his bar down.
--- Quote from: Hofner1962 on April 16, 2015, 11:01:50 PM ---One further note on Archangel cum Master Brewer.
Just about any time Harry drinks one of Mac's beers he makes a comment along the lines of
"this is proof there is a god and he wants us to be happy"
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There have been quite a few comments along those lines, in regards to him and his drinks. Cluebats or just poetic license?
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