
Shield of Fate


This ancient Access Key recovered from the Source Layer once had a very similar appearance to the Runic Blade, but both the sword hilt and blade have been corroded by chaotic flows. Only the inscription stone embedded in the sword retains the permissions to communicate with the world system. There appears to be a long mark scored across the inscription stone, which is engraved with ancient runic text that reads "Fate." Once activated, the stone continuously draws energy data from the surrounding area.
The Cryptics decided to transform the stone into a protective shield equipped with a set of armor and an energy drainage device that can bear great pressure. The device has been adjusted to fit Verthandi's sword style preference, and effectively channels the absorbed energy to a specific area. The Rune Shield offers great protection even if the inscription stone has not yet been activated.