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{{nihongo|'''Ascalon'''|アスカロン|Asukaron}} or {{nihongo|'''Great Sword Ascalon'''|聖剣アスカロン|Seiken Asukaron}} is a giant sword, given to [[Acqua of the Back]] by the [[Astrological Surgery Brigade]]. It is based on the legend of [[St. George]], specifically the holy sword he wielded to slay a dragon.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 17]] Between the Lines 2</ref>
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{{Nihongo|'''Ascalon'''|アスカロン|Asukaron}} or {{Nihongo|'''Great Sword Ascalon'''|聖剣アスカロン|Seiken Asukaron}} is a giant sword, given to [[Acqua of the Back]] by the [[Divination Operation Brigade]]. It is based on the legend of [[St. George]], specifically the holy sword he wielded to slay a [[dragon]].<ref name = IndexV17BTL2>{{Qvl|Index|L|17}} Between the Lines 2</ref>
   
 
==Appearance==
  
==Appearance==
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Ascalon is about 3.5m long. Inscribed on the side of the sword is its name and the coat of arms of [[Acqua of the Back]].<ref name = IndexV17Ch4Pr8>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 17]] Chapter 4 Part 8</ref>
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Ascalon is about 3.5m long. Inscribed on the side of the sword is its name and the coat of arms of [[Acqua of the Back]].<ref name = IndexV17Ch4Pr8>{{Qvl|Index|L|17}} Chapter 4 Part 8</ref>
   
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The sword has various portions of varying thickness and angles, with sections of the blade resembling an axe, a razor and saw, with spikes and a wire positioned on it.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt5>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18]] Chapter 5 Part 5</ref>
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The sword has various portions of varying thickness and angles, with sections of the blade resembling an axe, a razor and saw, with spikes and a wire positioned on it.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt5>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}} Chapter 5 Part 5</ref>
   
 
==Principles==
  
==Principles==
 
Ascalon was created based around what weapon would be required to slay the 50 foot long dragon from the legend of St. George, using just that weapon. Though certain writers described the sword in the legend as a one-handed falchion, when such a weapon was actually constructed, the result was a giant sword 3.5m long and weighing 200kg.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
  
Ascalon was created based around what weapon would be required to slay the 50 foot long dragon from the legend of St. George, using just that weapon. Though certain writers described the sword in the legend as a one-handed falchion, when such a weapon was actually constructed, the result was a giant sword 3.5m long and weighing 200kg.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
   
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[[File:Ascalon_-_Glow.png|thumb|220px|Ascalon shining blue in the anime]]
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The sword possesses various traits which are designed to allow it to be used in different ways, meant to cut through the different parts of the dragon.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt3>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18]] Chapter 5 Part 3</ref> Magical power is supplied to the section of Ascalon which is to be used and the shine of the blade changes colour depending on which function is being used <ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt5 />:
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The sword possesses various traits which are designed to allow it to be used in different ways, meant to cut through the different parts of the dragon.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt3>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}} Chapter 5 Part 3</ref> Magical power is supplied to the section of Ascalon which is to be used and the shine of the blade changes color depending on which function is being used<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt5/> (in the anime, the blade merely glows blue<ref name=IndexIIIEp12/>):
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*'''Red:''' A thick axe-like blade, meant to cleave the dragon's sinews.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9>[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18]] Chapter 5 Part 9</ref>
  
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*'''Blue:''' A thin razor-like blade, meant to cut away the dragon's fat.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Red'''|赤}}: A thick axe-like blade, meant to cleave the dragon's sinews.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}} Chapter 5 Part 9</ref>
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*'''Green:''' A church-key spike in the blade, meant to tear the dragon's scales off.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Blue'''|青}}: A thin razor-like blade, meant to cut away the dragon's fat.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*'''Yellow:''' A fretsaw wire nestled on the blade, meant to disembowel the dragon.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Green'''|緑}}: A church-key spike in the blade, meant to tear the dragon's scales off.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*'''Purple:''' A giant saw on the back of the blade, meant to sever the dragon's bones.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Yellow'''|黄}}: A fretsaw wire nestled on the blade, meant to disembowel the dragon.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*'''Pink:''' A hook spike attached to the pommel, meant to pull out the dragon's fangs.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Purple'''|紫}}: A giant saw on the back of the blade, meant to sever the dragon's bones.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*'''White:''' A close-combat spike near the grip, meant to gouge out the dragon's nerves.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''Pink'''|桜}}: A hook spike attached to the pommel, meant to pull out the dragon's fangs.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
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*{{Nihongo|'''White'''|白}}: A close-combat spike near the grip, meant to gouge out the dragon's nerves.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
   
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Imbedded within the giant sword's grip is a hidden, smaller sword, about 1m long. This sword can release it's blade on a thin wire connected to the grip, which can be extended and retracted. A small clasp mechanism is located on the grip to secure the blade. A giant mace can also be produced from the wire.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
  
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 04m 53s.png|Acqua draws out the hidden blade
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 05m 13s.png|The grip with the hidden blade detached
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 05m 16s.png|The detached blade on a wire from the grip
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 05m 25s.png|The mace inflating
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 05m 27s.png|The mace inflated
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Toaru Majutsu no Index III E13 05m 47s.png|The clasp on the hilt, driven into the Knight Leader's neck
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File:Ascalon - Hilt Hook (Index Ch181).png|The clasp on the hilt, as depicted in the manga
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Embedded within the giant sword's grip is a hidden, smaller sword, about 1m long. This sword can release it's blade on a thin wire connected to the grip, which can be extended and retracted. A small clasp mechanism is located on the grip to secure the blade. A giant mace can also be produced from the wire.<ref name = IndexV18Ch5Pt9 />
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
 
Ascalon was created at the end of the 16th century by an artist who based it on the sword used by St. George and was created around the idea of working out what exactly would be needed to slay the dragon from the legend if it actually existed.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
  
Ascalon was created at the end of the 16th century by an artist who based it on the sword used by St. George and was created around the idea of working out what exactly would be needed to slay the dragon from the legend if it actually existed.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
   
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Sometime afterwards, the weapon ended up in the possession of a member of the [[Divination Operation Brigade]]. Later, when Acqua of the Back wanted a weapon from the brigade member, Acqua of the Back's escutcheon from ten years ago, which also ended up with the brigade member, is blazoned on the sword.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
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Sometime afterwards, the weapon ended up in the possession of a member of the [[Divination Operation Brigade]]. When Acqua of the Back wanted a weapon from the brigade member before returning to England, while Acqua was unsure if it suited him the member merely showed him his escutcheon design from ten [[years ago]], that was already emblazoned upon the sword that it was.<ref name = IndexV17BTL2 />
   
 
==Chronology==
  
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[[File:Index_v18_327.jpg|thumb|200px|Acqua wielding Ascalon during the British Halloween.]]
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In his [[Battle of Folkestone|battle]] with the [[Knight Leader]] at [[Folkestone]], Acqua made full use of Ascalon's attributes in order to fight against the Knight Leader's use of [[Hrunting]].<ref name=IndexV18Ch5Pt3/><ref name=IndexV18Ch5Pt5/><ref name=IndexV18Ch5Pt7>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}} Chapter 5 Part 7</ref><ref name=IndexIIIEp12>{{Qal|Index3|E|12}}</ref> As the Knight Leader's [[Thororm's Defense Formula]] neutralized Ascalon's offensive power, Acqua was forced to discard the main sword and bring out the hidden weapons, eventually managing to defeat the Knight Leader with the protruding clasp on the grip mechanism.<ref name=IndexV18Ch5Pt9/>
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Acqua used Ascalon in the subsequent battle against Princess [[Carissa]] wielding the [[Curtana Original]].<ref name=IndexV18Ch7>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}}{{TrackTag24}} Chapter 7</ref>{{TrackTag108}}<ref name=IndexV18Ch8>{{Qvl|Index|L|18}}{{TrackTag24}} Chapter 8</ref>{{TrackTag108}}
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Acqua continued to make use of Ascalon during the events of [[World War III]].<ref name=IndexV20Ch4Pt7>{{Qvl|Index|L|20}} Chapter 4 Part 7</ref><ref name=IndexV21Ch5Pt2>{{Qvl|Index|L|21}} Chapter 5 Part 2</ref> His final use of the sword was to steady himself as he absorbed half of [[Archangel Gabriel]]'s [[Telesma]].<ref name=IndexV21Ch8Pt7>{{Qvl|Index|L|21}} Chapter 8 Part 7</ref> Losing his powers as a [[Saint]] and [[Divine Mother's Mercy|a member of]] [[God's Right Seat]] as a result, Acqua was no longer able to wield Ascalon.<ref name=IndexV21Ch8Pt8>{{Qvl|Index|L|21}} Chapter 8 Part 8</ref><ref name=IndexV22Ch11Pt3>{{Qvl|Index|L|22}}{{TrackTag74}} Chapter 11 Part 3</ref>
   
 
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Acqua.jpg|Acqua with Ascalon design by Kiyotaka Haimura for [[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18|Volume 18]].
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Ascalon.jpg|Ascalon as it appears on ''[[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18|Volume 18's]]'' back cover.
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Acqua.jpg|Acqua with Ascalon design by [[Haimura Kiyotaka]] for [[Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18|Volume 18]].
 
Index_v18_001.jpg|Ascalon as seen in Volume 18.
  
Index_v18_001.jpg|Ascalon as seen in Volume 18.
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Index_v18_001_Translated.jpg|Ascalon with translated description.
 
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Latest revision as of 02:43, 9 December 2023

Ascalon (Anime)

Acqua wielding Ascalon, as seen in the anime.

Ascalon (アスカロン Asukaron?) or Great Sword Ascalon (聖剣アスカロン Seiken Asukaron?) is a giant sword, given to Acqua of the Back by the Divination Operation Brigade. It is based on the legend of St. George, specifically the holy sword he wielded to slay a dragon.[1]

Appearance

Ascalon is about 3.5m long. Inscribed on the side of the sword is its name and the coat of arms of Acqua of the Back.[2]

The sword has various portions of varying thickness and angles, with sections of the blade resembling an axe, a razor and saw, with spikes and a wire positioned on it.[3]

Principles

Ascalon was created based around what weapon would be required to slay the 50 foot long dragon from the legend of St. George, using just that weapon. Though certain writers described the sword in the legend as a one-handed falchion, when such a weapon was actually constructed, the result was a giant sword 3.5m long and weighing 200kg.[1]

Ascalon - Glow

Ascalon shining blue in the anime

The sword possesses various traits which are designed to allow it to be used in different ways, meant to cut through the different parts of the dragon.[4] Magical power is supplied to the section of Ascalon which is to be used and the shine of the blade changes color depending on which function is being used[3] (in the anime, the blade merely glows blue[5]):

  • Red (赤?): A thick axe-like blade, meant to cleave the dragon's sinews.[6]
  • Blue (青?): A thin razor-like blade, meant to cut away the dragon's fat.[6]
  • Green (緑?): A church-key spike in the blade, meant to tear the dragon's scales off.[6]
  • Yellow (黄?): A fretsaw wire nestled on the blade, meant to disembowel the dragon.[6]
  • Purple (紫?): A giant saw on the back of the blade, meant to sever the dragon's bones.[6]
  • Pink (桜?): A hook spike attached to the pommel, meant to pull out the dragon's fangs.[6]
  • White (白?): A close-combat spike near the grip, meant to gouge out the dragon's nerves.[6]

Embedded within the giant sword's grip is a hidden, smaller sword, about 1m long. This sword can release it's blade on a thin wire connected to the grip, which can be extended and retracted. A small clasp mechanism is located on the grip to secure the blade. A giant mace can also be produced from the wire.[6]

Background

Ascalon was created at the end of the 16th century by an artist who based it on the sword used by St. George and was created around the idea of working out what exactly would be needed to slay the dragon from the legend if it actually existed.[1]

Sometime afterwards, the weapon ended up in the possession of a member of the Divination Operation Brigade. When Acqua of the Back wanted a weapon from the brigade member before returning to England, while Acqua was unsure if it suited him the member merely showed him his escutcheon design from ten years ago, that was already emblazoned upon the sword that it was.[1]

Chronology

British Royal Family Arc

Main article: British Royal Family Arc
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Acqua wielding Ascalon during the British Halloween.

In his battle with the Knight Leader at Folkestone, Acqua made full use of Ascalon's attributes in order to fight against the Knight Leader's use of Hrunting.[4][3][7][5] As the Knight Leader's Thororm's Defense Formula neutralized Ascalon's offensive power, Acqua was forced to discard the main sword and bring out the hidden weapons, eventually managing to defeat the Knight Leader with the protruding clasp on the grip mechanism.[6]

Acqua used Ascalon in the subsequent battle against Princess Carissa wielding the Curtana Original.[8][9]

World War III Arc

Main article: World War III Arc

Acqua continued to make use of Ascalon during the events of World War III.[10][11] His final use of the sword was to steady himself as he absorbed half of Archangel Gabriel's Telesma.[12] Losing his powers as a Saint and a member of God's Right Seat as a result, Acqua was no longer able to wield Ascalon.[13][14]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 17 Between the Lines 2
  2. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 17 Chapter 4 Part 8
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 5 Part 5
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 5 Part 3
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Toaru Majutsu no Index III Episode 12
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 5 Part 9
  7. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 5 Part 7
  8. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 7
  9. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 18 Chapter 8
  10. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 20 Chapter 4 Part 7
  11. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 21 Chapter 5 Part 2
  12. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 21 Chapter 8 Part 7
  13. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 21 Chapter 8 Part 8
  14. ↑ Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 22 Chapter 11 Part 3
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