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No human metal had gone into the forging of that blade. It…

“No human metal had gone into the forging of that blade. It was alive with moonlight, translucent, a shard of crystal so thin that it seemed to almost vanish when seen edge on. There was a faint blue shimmer to the thing and a ghost light that played around its edges, and somehow Will knew that it…” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““No human metal had gone into the forging of that blade. It was alive with moonlight, translucent, a shard of crystal so thin that it seemed to almost vanish when seen edge on. There was a faint blue shimmer to the thing and a ghost light that played around its edges, and somehow Will knew that it was sharper than any razor.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The blade is described as a living, moonlit crystal, implying magical, otherworldly qualities beyond ordinary weapons.

In simple terms: A magical blade made of moonlit crystal.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that some tools possess qualities beyond mere function.

Themes

fantasy magic weaponry beauty

Mood

wonder awe mysterious

Type

descriptive imaginary literary

When to use this quote

  • role‑playing games
  • fantasy writing
  • world‑building
  • prop design

Key Concepts

mythic symbolism materiality perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the description affect the reader’s imagination?
  • What does the blade symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Its power may be overstated compared to practical use.

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