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=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
In European folklore, Joeyuse was the sword of Charlemagne (King of the Franks and Lombards from 768-814 CE), one of the few notable figures from Europe during the Dark Ages. It became popular in legends and tales during the Middle Ages. According to these stories, it was forged from the Spear of Longinus, whose blade was forged into the sword's pommel. In the Medieval story ''Song of Roland'', the sword was said to change its color 30 times a day. It is supposedly buried with Charlemagne. Joyeuse means "joyful".
In European folklore, Joeyuse was the sword of Charlemagne (King of the Franks and Lombards from 768-814 CE), one of the few notable figures from Europe during the Dark Ages. It became popular in legends and tales during the Middle Ages. According to these stories, it was forged from the Spear of Longinus, whose blade was forged into the sword's pommel. In the Medieval story ''Song of Roland'', the sword was said to change its color 30 times a day. It is supposedly buried with Charlemagne. Joyeuse means "joyful". The Spear of Longinus in the pommel is said to be the spear that pierced Jesus Christ while on the cross in Christian literature.

Revision as of 14:30, 15 September 2006

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Statistics

Joyeuse RareExclusive
(Sword) All Races
DMG: 35 Delay: 224 Resistance vs. Dark +14
Occasionally attacks twice
Lv. 70 WAR / RDM / PLD / BRD / DRG / COR

Notes:

  • The probability of Two attacks occuring is 50%
  • If two Attacks occur, Double Attack cannot occur on either.
  • Double Attack can occur if only one hit were to initially happen.

Other Uses

Guild Points Value: None

Used in Quests: None

Synthesis Recipes

None

Used in Recipes

  • None

Desynthesis Recipe

Unsure

Obtained From Desynthesis

  • None

How to Obtain

Not Auctionable!!

Dropped From

Name Level Zone
Charybdis (NM) (80-81) Sea Serpent Grotto


Historical Background

In European folklore, Joeyuse was the sword of Charlemagne (King of the Franks and Lombards from 768-814 CE), one of the few notable figures from Europe during the Dark Ages. It became popular in legends and tales during the Middle Ages. According to these stories, it was forged from the Spear of Longinus, whose blade was forged into the sword's pommel. In the Medieval story Song of Roland, the sword was said to change its color 30 times a day. It is supposedly buried with Charlemagne. Joyeuse means "joyful". The Spear of Longinus in the pommel is said to be the spear that pierced Jesus Christ while on the cross in Christian literature.