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	Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], many powerful enchanted swords were claimed to be the Eclipse Itself. In fact, this is the true origin of the name. Prior to the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], it was known as "The Sword of Eclipse" in line with the other two swords. So many different warriors claimed to have it during the war(often contemporaries of each other), that the 'true' Sword of the Eclipse had to be given special recognition. Hence the name of "The Eclipse Itself" meant to refer to the actual weapon and not a copy.		Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], many powerful enchanted swords were claimed to be the Eclipse Itself. In fact, this is the true origin of the name. Prior to the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], it was known as "The Sword of Eclipse" in line with the other two swords. So many different warriors claimed to have it during the war(often contemporaries of each other), that the 'true' Sword of the Eclipse had to be given special recognition. Hence the name of "The Eclipse Itself" meant to refer to the actual weapon and not a copy.

	Unfortunately, no known examples of swords believed to be The Eclipse Itself survived the Mage Wars for later study. The closest possibility is one particular black sword in [[The Arsenal of Freedom]], but ~~it's~~ style and markings indicate it is of a late [[Marconian]] design. Called simply [[The Black Sword]], it is historically unusual, but of a fairly well-established providence.		Unfortunately, no known examples of swords believed to be The Eclipse Itself survived the Mage Wars for later study. The closest possibility is one particular black sword in [[The Arsenal of Freedom]], but its style and markings indicate it is of a late [[Marconian]] design. Called simply [[The Black Sword]], it is historically unusual, but of a fairly well-established providence.

	It has been theorized that, real or imagined, the perception of the existence of such a legendary sword brought about the end of the Mage Wars. [[Atayan]] tradition accepted as fact that an opposing triad of mythical swords had existed in ancient times. From the Atayan perspective, if someone did have the Sword of Eclipse, then the only possible counter for it would be Echbaldham. As such, they devoted themselves to creating [[Echbalder]].		It has been theorized that, real or imagined, the perception of the existence of such a legendary sword brought about the end of the Mage Wars. [[Atayan]] tradition accepted as fact that an opposing triad of mythical swords had existed in ancient times. From the Atayan perspective, if someone did have the Sword of Eclipse, then the only possible counter for it would be Echbaldham. As such, they devoted themselves to creating [[Echbalder]].

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	The Eclipse Itself is the name given to a legendary sword supposedly dating back to the [[Mythical Age]](thus ~~making it~~ a true Relic). The blade is said to be so black ~~that~~ light falls into it.		The Eclipse Itself is the name given to a legendary sword supposedly dating back to the [[Mythical Age]] (thus a true Relic). The blade is said to be so black, light falls into it.

	==Lore==		==Lore==
	According to the legend, ~~The~~ Eclipse Itself was forged as a counter to [[Echbaldham, the Sword of Righteousness\|Echbaldham]], and is part of the opposite of trio of swords. This would make it one with the [[Sword of Shadow]] and the [[Sword of Lies]]. However, it is not mentioned(or indeed, any existence of an opposing trio of relic swords) in the [[Book of Lore]]. While passing mentions of Shadow and Lies are made, there is no indication that a counterbalance to Echbaldham existed.		According to the legend, the Eclipse Itself was forged as a counter to [[Echbaldham, the Sword of Righteousness\|Echbaldham]], and is part of the opposite of trio of swords. This would make it one with the [[Sword of Shadow]] and the [[Sword of Lies]]. However, it is not mentioned (nor indeed, is any existence of an opposing trio of relic swords) in the [[Book of Lore]]. While passing mentions of Shadow and Lies are made, there is no indication that a counterbalance to Echbaldham existed.

	The earliest mentions of ~~The~~ Eclipse Itself come from the [[Age of Darkness]], ~~where it is referred to~~ in several oral histories. This is, coincidentally, where most of the information about the Sword of Shadow and Sword of Lies hail from. [[Herbet Patric Galactis\|H.P. Galactis]] posited on the origin of these myths as ~~being from~~ some inherent need to balance dark and light. He theorized that the people living in the earliest part of the era were only a few generations removed from the cataclysmic fall of the [[Eladamri]] civilization(then simply called [[Ancients]]). They had to ~~reconcile~~ the ~~very real~~ loss of their great civilization somehow, and the ~~closes~~ allegory was the tales from the age of Myth. In many ways, the [[Fall of Roads]] was much like the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]], ~~and it was~~ as if they were living through it all over again. Galactis, however, commented ~~that~~, at the time, the peoples needed to view light and dark as equal opposed forces to justify their own recent ~~loses~~, and ~~that~~ ''"People need to fear the darkness, to hid from the power of the light."''		The earliest mentions of the Eclipse Itself come from the [[Age of Darkness]], in several oral histories. This is, coincidentally, where most of the information about the Sword of Shadow and Sword of Lies hail from. [[Herbet Patric Galactis\|H.P. Galactis]] posited the origin of these myths as some inherent need to balance dark and light. He theorized that the people living in the earliest part of the era were only a few generations removed from the cataclysmic fall of the [[Eladamri]] civilization (then simply called [[Ancients]]). They had to assimilate the loss of their great civilization somehow, and the closest allegory was the tales from the age of Myth. In many ways, the [[Fall of Roads]] was much like the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]], as if they were living through it all over again. Galactis, however, commented, at the time, the peoples needed to view light and dark as equal opposed forces to justify their own recent losses, and, ''"People need to fear the darkness, to hid from the power of the light."''

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], many powerful enchanted swords were claimed to be ~~The~~ Eclipse Itself. In fact, this is the true origin of the name. Prior to the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], it was known as "The Sword of Eclipse" in line with the other two swords. So many different warriors claimed to have it during the war(often contemporaries of each other), that the 'true' Sword of the Eclipse had to be given special recognition. Hence the name "The Eclipse Itself" meant to refer to the actual weapon and not a copy.		Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], many powerful enchanted swords were claimed to be the Eclipse Itself. In fact, this is the true origin of the name. Prior to the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], it was known as "The Sword of Eclipse" in line with the other two swords. So many different warriors claimed to have it during the war(often contemporaries of each other), that the 'true' Sword of the Eclipse had to be given special recognition. Hence the name of "The Eclipse Itself" meant to refer to the actual weapon and not a copy.

	Unfortunately, no known examples of swords believed to be The Eclipse Itself survived the Mage Wars for later study. The closest possibility is one particular black sword in [[The Arsenal of Freedom]], but it's style and markings indicate it is of a late [[Marconian]] design. Called simply [[The Black Sword]], it is historically unusual, but of a fairly well-established providence.		Unfortunately, no known examples of swords believed to be The Eclipse Itself survived the Mage Wars for later study. The closest possibility is one particular black sword in [[The Arsenal of Freedom]], but it's style and markings indicate it is of a late [[Marconian]] design. Called simply [[The Black Sword]], it is historically unusual, but of a fairly well-established providence.

	It has been theorized that, real or imagined, the perception of the existence of such a legendary sword brought about the end of the Mage Wars. [[Atayan]] tradition accepted as fact that an opposing triad of mythical swords had existed in ancient times. From the Atayan's perspective, if someone did have the Sword of Eclipse, then the only possible counter for it would be Echbaldham. As such, they devoted themselves to creating [[Echbalder]].		It has been theorized that, real or imagined, the perception of the existence of such a legendary sword brought about the end of the Mage Wars. [[Atayan]] tradition accepted as fact that an opposing triad of mythical swords had existed in ancient times. From the Atayan perspective, if someone did have the Sword of Eclipse, then the only possible counter for it would be Echbaldham. As such, they devoted themselves to creating [[Echbalder]].


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	According to the legend, The Eclipse Itself was forged as a counter to [[Echbaldham, the Sword of Righteousness\|Echbaldham]], and is part of the opposite of trio of swords. This would make it one with the [[Sword of Shadow]] and the [[Sword of Lies]]. However, it is not mentioned(or indeed, any existence of an opposing trio of relic swords) in the [[Book of Lore]]. While passing mentions of Shadow and Lies are made, there is no indication that a counterbalance to Echbaldham existed.		According to the legend, The Eclipse Itself was forged as a counter to [[Echbaldham, the Sword of Righteousness\|Echbaldham]], and is part of the opposite of trio of swords. This would make it one with the [[Sword of Shadow]] and the [[Sword of Lies]]. However, it is not mentioned(or indeed, any existence of an opposing trio of relic swords) in the [[Book of Lore]]. While passing mentions of Shadow and Lies are made, there is no indication that a counterbalance to Echbaldham existed.

	The earliest mentions of The Eclipse Itself come from the [[Age of Darkness]], where it is referred to in several oral histories. This is, coincidentally, where most of the information about the Sword of Shadow and Sword of Lies hail from. [[Herbet Patric Galactis\|H.P. Galactis]] posited on the origin of these myths as being from some inherent need to balance dark and light. He theorized that the people living in the earliest part of the era were only a few generations removed from the cataclysmic fall of the [[~~Eldamri~~]] civilization(then simply called [[Ancients]]). They had to reconcile the very real loss of their great civilization somehow, and the closes allegory was the tales from the age of Myth. In many ways, the [[Fall of Roads]] was much like the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]], and it was as if they were living through it all over again. Galactis, however, commented that, at the time, the peoples needed to view light and dark as equal opposed forces to justify their own recent loses, and that ''"People need to fear the darkness, to hid from the power of the light."''		The earliest mentions of The Eclipse Itself come from the [[Age of Darkness]], where it is referred to in several oral histories. This is, coincidentally, where most of the information about the Sword of Shadow and Sword of Lies hail from. [[Herbet Patric Galactis\|H.P. Galactis]] posited on the origin of these myths as being from some inherent need to balance dark and light. He theorized that the people living in the earliest part of the era were only a few generations removed from the cataclysmic fall of the [[Eladamri]] civilization(then simply called [[Ancients]]). They had to reconcile the very real loss of their great civilization somehow, and the closes allegory was the tales from the age of Myth. In many ways, the [[Fall of Roads]] was much like the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World\|Breaking of the World]], and it was as if they were living through it all over again. Galactis, however, commented that, at the time, the peoples needed to view light and dark as equal opposed forces to justify their own recent loses, and that ''"People need to fear the darkness, to hid from the power of the light."''

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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The Eclipse Itself is the name given to a legendary sword supposedly dating back to the [[Mythical Age]](thus making it a true Relic). The blade is said to be so black that light falls into it.

==Lore==
According to the legend, The Eclipse Itself was forged as a counter to [[Echbaldham, the Sword of Righteousness|Echbaldham]], and is part of the opposite of trio of swords. This would make it one with the [[Sword of Shadow]] and the [[Sword of Lies]]. However, it is not mentioned(or indeed, any existence of an opposing trio of relic swords) in the [[Book of Lore]]. While passing mentions of Shadow and Lies are made, there is no indication that a counterbalance to Echbaldham existed.

The earliest mentions of The Eclipse Itself come from the [[Age of Darkness]], where it is referred to in several oral histories. This is, coincidentally, where most of the information about the Sword of Shadow and Sword of Lies hail from. [[Herbet Patric Galactis|H.P. Galactis]] posited on the origin of these myths as being from some inherent need to balance dark and light. He theorized that the people living in the earliest part of the era were only a few generations removed from the cataclysmic fall of the [[Eldamri]] civilization(then simply called [[Ancients]]). They had to reconcile the very real loss of their great civilization somehow, and the closes allegory was the tales from the age of Myth. In many ways, the [[Fall of Roads]] was much like the [[Mythical Age#The Breaking of the World|Breaking of the World]], and it was as if they were living through it all over again. Galactis, however, commented that, at the time, the peoples needed to view light and dark as equal opposed forces to justify their own recent loses, and that ''"People need to fear the darkness, to hid from the power of the light."''

==Appearances==
Throughout the [[Mage Wars]], many powerful enchanted swords were claimed to be The Eclipse Itself. In fact, this is the true origin of the name. Prior to the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period|First Chaotic Period]], it was known as "The Sword of Eclipse" in line with the other two swords. So many different warriors claimed to have it during the war(often contemporaries of each other), that the 'true' Sword of the Eclipse had to be given special recognition. Hence the name "The Eclipse Itself" meant to refer to the actual weapon and not a copy.

Unfortunately, no known examples of swords believed to be The Eclipse Itself survived the Mage Wars for later study. The closest possibility is one particular black sword in [[The Arsenal of Freedom]], but it's style and markings indicate it is of a late [[Marconian]] design. Called simply [[The Black Sword]], it is historically unusual, but of a fairly well-established providence.

It has been theorized that, real or imagined, the perception of the existence of such a legendary sword brought about the end of the Mage Wars. [[Atayan]] tradition accepted as fact that an opposing triad of mythical swords had existed in ancient times. From the Atayan's perspective, if someone did have the Sword of Eclipse, then the only possible counter for it would be Echbaldham. As such, they devoted themselves to creating [[Echbalder]].

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