Glavon (n.): sword irin (adj.): slender, narrow, fine Glavirin (n.): narrow-bladed sword (general term) alvi (adj.): noble Glavirin Alvi: rapier The rapier (latk. Glavirin Alvi) is a narrow-bladed type of sword primarily designed for thrusting. It can be distinguished from the Glavirin Min (small narrow-bladed sword) by its longer blade (around 70-100 cm / 28-40") and the complex basket hilt, which can be quite intricate. The Latikan term "Glavirin Alvi" literally translates to "noble narrow-bladed sword" and was coined because the rapier is a favored type of weapon among nobles. Its design is considered very elegant and, while being a functional weapon, the emphasis is often on using expensive materials and complex and intricate basket designs, making the rapier as much a decorative object and showpiece, as it is still functional. Rapiers are primarily used for sports and training, as well as duels and self-defense, but they are rarely seen on the battlefield. Many nobles possess at least two Glavirini Alvii. One will be a simpler, more sturdy and practical design for duels, while the rest will be designed primarily as decorative items. This particular Glavirin Alvi belongs to Seradien Malvenay d'Adulmesh and was given to him by his father at age 16. The blade is 3 cm (1.2") at the widest place. As Glavirini Alvii go, this is on the wider side and gives it a bit more cutting ability, although it remains primarily a thrusting weapon. It is also only 70 cm (28") long, which is basically the lowest such a blade can be. While looking intricate, the hilt is of relatively simple design. The pommel is cast from brass, while the guard structures of the hilt are forget from steel, to reduce weight, which was then burnished to look like brass as well. This makes the hilt more decorative than that of a pure fighting weapon. The grip is made from a dark wood and is wrapped with thin brass wire. The quillon block has a silver inlay of the head of a Sappiryan blue Karikat, the heraldic animal of the Malvenay family. Although it is also a intended as a decorative weapon, the hilt is relatively simple as Glavirini Alvii go. This is for two reasons - one, it should also be somewhat practical, so it can actually be used for self-defense, and two, the Malvenay family became impoverished generations ago. Seradien's father simply was not able or willing to afford a more grandious weapon, or a duel and a decorative one. For more information check out the Artstation post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Jr8O60