Zan Zhomek |
Zan Zhomek: I draw my katana from its sheath. The blade is obviously heavily inspired by the designs of ancient Osirion; it's lines, from the large ovoid opening opposite the blade to the narrow knotch near the hilt, evoke the feel of the khopesh, the hilt is stylized in the Garundi manner, and the pommel bears the Solar Disk of Ra.
GM: Is it a khopesh?
Zan Zhomek: No. Only a fool or the martially illiterate would ever mistake the two. While the lines and stylizing of the sword pull inspiration from the khopesh, it is obviously merely a highly stylized katana. Nobles who see the weapon may take me for a doting Osrionophyle or may be honored that I try to embrace their culture, but no one would ever mistake me for a honored khopeshman.