RE: the artifact - Maybe a little of both? I'm kind of in a chicken and egg situation on it. Like, did the character find the sword first, and then their powers were awakened or shaped by having it? Or did the character gain the words first, then make the sword as an expression of their philosophy?<br/><br/>Either one works. I'm just not sure which one I want to go with :P<br/><br/>Also, I may not even end up taking the strife. The words I have are pretty stabby by themselves. I may still use it for mortal followers though :)