The Vicious Arbiter

This longsword is forged from a matte black alloy that seems to swallow local light. Its edge is not perfectly smooth but composed of microscopic, razor-sharp teeth that hum with a low, predatory vibration. The crossguard is shaped like a pair of gripping talons, and the pommel holds a single, blood-red ruby that pulses in time with the wielder's heartbeat. When drawn, the air around the blade chills, and the sound of distant steel clashing can be heard.