Ngasekunene

Ngasekunene

Ngasekunene is one of The Cardinal Swords of Tau. The sword was forged by the Noghri Bladesmith Sekou Tau himself and embodies the essence of the west.

Forging

Ngasekunene was forged eighth among the Cardinal Swords. Master Bladesmith Tau embodied Ngasekunene with the essence of the west. The essence of the west is a complex essence. While parts are unknown, the essence of the west contains a mix of breathable air, west wind, heat and sand. During the forging process, the blade was repeatedly held up to the west wind to capture as much of its essence as possible. This essence of the west gives the blade an added combat advantage. When Ngasekunene is swung through the air, it generates a sand cloud, blinding opponents in a nearby radius. However, Ngasekunene has special properties as well. Using it grants the wielder the ability breathe under water and enables the user to withstand the pressure of the ocean depths. The clash of the blade against an object can also generate a force push against the opponent. Due to the special nature of this blade the forging process for this blade was over a month in length.

Battle-testing

Upon the completion of the forging process, the sword is turned over to a Var Kelen high priest. This priest endows it with special Force powers, unique to the Cardinal Swords. Once this was done, an acolyte field tests the weapon, ensuring that it was of sufficient caliber to be sold. Ngasekunene underwent trying field testing. The acolyte charged with testing dove to great depths to challenge a Cy`een. The sea serpent was slippery, but proved no match for the searing power of the blade.

Ownership

Having passed the combat testing, Ngasekunene was placed on the market, but not just to anyone. The Cardinal Swords are priced to be for those who understand their true value and will thus put them to good use.

Ngasekunene was initially purchased by Jax Calder. As it bonded to his personality, Ngasekunene changed color, turning a soft vanilla white.

When Jax Calder renounced his life of crime and violence, he turned over Ngasekunene to Jedi Master Vir Calder to symbolize his oath to a new life. It is said that the Jedi now carries the sword with him as a symbol that all sentients on the wrong path have the capacity to turn their lives around for good.