First spear of Japan

The Tonbokiri is one of three legendary Japanese spears created by the famed swordsmith Masazane Fujiwara. It is said to have been wielded by the daimyō Honda Tadakatsu, a renowned samurai and general of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The spear derives its name from the myth that a dragonfly landed on its blade and was instantly cut in two. Thus tonbo, Japanese for ‘dragonfly,’ and kiri, Japanese for ‘cutting,’ which translates to this spear‘s name as ‘Dragonfly Cutter.’ Few people in Avalon know where the spear comes from; some say it must have been a gift to Arthur from Iwata Kaneda himself.

Relics of hope

Avalon currently has three relics of hope in its vaults. These items are works of art, be they weapon, jewellery, or armour. All are priceless and irreplaceable, and are only bestowed upon the most worthy Knights. A relic of hope can purge the sickness of despair from those who succumb to Horror, dragging them back to sanity. Their mere presence is enough to shine light on creatures of the Anathema and cause them physical pain. In short, relics of hope are unique boons prized by Avalon in its fight against the dark, and the organisation is always on the lookout for more of them

There is only one copy of each relic of hope.