Joyeuse

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File:Joyeuse.jpg

Level: 70
Slot: Weapon
Rare / Exclusive
Jobs: Bard / Dragoon / Paladin / Red Mage / Warrior / Corsair (pic needs updating)
Races: ALL


How to Obtain

Guaranteed from Charybdis NM (level 80-81)

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".