History PlayingWith / EvilWeapon

** Tyrfing didn’t start evil: [[AndIMustScream but being totally immobile and dependant]], [[ChildrenForcedToKill combined with being bodily thrust into people against its will,]] inevitably drove it to insanity and misanthropy.

** Tyrfing is a PsychoPrototype; later Evil Weapons have their powers limited to the point they can[[TalkingWeapon act only as advisors.]] They’re still [[ManipulativeBastard very manipulative, however…]]

** Tyrfing acts as a trigger for Hiro's EnemyWithin, and it seems to be a ClingyMcguffin...

** Considering a sword to be evil or cursed for taking so many lives is ridiculous - a sword's purpose is to kill, and a sword that's taken so many lives fulfills its purpose well. If the swordsman falls into harm for wielding such a sword, it only shows that they're unworthy to wield the blade in the first place.

** The Red Aegis is a cursed shield that causes its wearer to throw themself in front of any attack, no matter who they're defending from whom or at what cost.

** The Red Aegis is a cursed shield that causes its wearer to throw himself in front of any attack, no matter who they're defending from whom or at what cost.

* '''Inverted''': [[HolyHandGrenade Excalibur is a blessed weapon, ]] that’s alive and telepathic, and [[TheParagon constantly urges its wielder towards righteousness. ]]

* '''Inverted''': [[HolyHandGrenade Excalibur is a blessed weapon, ]] that’s alive and telepathic, and [[TheParagon constantly urges it’s wielder towards righteousness. ]]

** Tyrfing rants and raves about [[MilesGloriosus how it’s the ultimate evil and the most powerful sword in existence,]] but it doesn’t actually force it’s wielder to commit evil acts, and isn’t even that sharp.

** Tyrfing didn’t start evil: [[AndIMustScream but being totally immobile and dependant]], [[ChildrenForcedToKill combined with being bodily thrusted into people against its will,]] inevitably drove it to insanity and misanthropy.

* '''Straight''': Tyrfing is a jet-black, viciously barbed sword, that’s telepathic and [[TheCorrupter constantly urges it’s wielder to murder so it can take over their mind.]] [[DrawSwordDrawBlood It cannot be sheathed until it kills.]]

* '''Downplayed''': Tyrfing is an EmpathicWeapon that [[HungryWeapon hungers for blood, but it’s too dumb to be capable of true malice.]]

** Tyrfing does ''not'' want to be used for evil, [[ThouShaltNotKill and demands that its wielder never use it to kill or cause suffering.]]

** “Even a bow has peaceful uses…but a sword is a tool for killing and killing only. It’s no surprise Tyrfing went evil.”

* '''Implied''': [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane It’s never made clear whether Tyrfing is actually cursed, or wether everyone just thinks it is]] [[YourMindMakesItReal and gives in to their darker urges]] [[SelfFulfillingProphecy because that’s what they think the sword does.]]

* '''Straight''': Tyrfing is a jet-black, viciously barbed sword, that’s telepathic and [[TheCorrupter constantly urges it’s wielder to murder so it can take over their mind.]] [[DrawSwordDrawBlood It cannot be sheafed until it kills.]]

* '''Zig Zagged''': Tyrfing is not evil, per-say, but has a… [[BlueAndOrangeMorality different set of priorities.]]

** Tyrfing is a PsychoPrototype; later EvilWeapons have their powers limited to the point they can[[TalkingWeapon act only as advisors.]] They’re still [[ManipulativeBastard very manipulative, however…]]

'''EvilWeapon''': A sapient weapon, that is evil. Often tries to corrupt their bearer.
* '''Straight''': Tyrfing is a jet-black, viciously barbed sword, that’s telepathic and [[TheCorruptor constantly urges it’s wielder to murder so it can take over their mind.]] [[DrawSwordDrawBlood It cannot be sheafed until it kills.]]

* '''Inverted''': [[HolyHandGrenade Excalibur is a blessed weapon, ]] that’s alive and telepathic, and [[FaceHeelTurn constantly urges it’s wielder towards righteousness. ]]
* '''Subverted''': Tyrfing turns out to be a NobleDemon, creepy whispers aside, and is eventually talked into a FaceHeelTurn.

* '''Double Subverted''': After its MoralityPet dies, Tyrfing goes off the deep end.

* '''Parodied''': Tyrfing rants and raves about [[MilesGloriosus how it’s the ultimate evil and the most powerful sword in existence,]] but it doesn’t actually force it’s wielder to commit evil acts, and isn’t even that sharp.
** Tyrfing is so ObviouslyEvil he can’t even ge anyone to pick them up in the first place.

* '''Lampshaded''': “…Yeah, not picking THAT one up without oven mitts.”

* '''Defied''': Hiro sees Tyrfing… and immediately seals it away; knowing nothing good will come of it.

* '''Discussed''': “Even a bow has peaceful uses…but a sword is a tool for killing and killing only. It’s no surprise Tyrfing went evil.”

* '''Deconstructed''': Tyrfing is so damn scary and powerful that no-one is actually brave/stupid enough to pick it up in the first place and it’s left to rot in a dungeon.

* '''Reconstructed''': No-one picks up Tyrfing… [[MindControl willingly.]]

* '''Played For Drama''': ???

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* '''Parodied''':** Tyrfing rants and raves about [[MilesGloriosus how it’s the ultimate evil and the most powerful sword in existence,]] but it doesn’t actually force it’s wielder to commit evil acts, and isn’t even that sharp.

* '''Invoked''': EmperorEvulz has Tyrfing made in order to place it as a trap for our heroes.

** Tyrfing is a PsychoPrototype; later EvilWeapons have their powers limited to the point they can[[TalkingWeapon act only as advisors.]] They’re still [[ManipulativeBarstard very manipulative, however…]]

* '''Implied''': [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane It’s never made clear weather Tyrfing is actually cursed, or wether everyone just thinks it is]] [[YourMindMakesItReal and gives in to their darker urges]] [[Self-FulfillingProphesy because that’s what they think the sword does.]]

* '''Parodied''':** Tyrfing rants and rants about [[MilesGlorious how it’s the ultimate evil and the most powerful sword in existence,]] but doesn’t actually force it’s wielder to commit evil acts, and isn’t even that sharp.

* '''Implied''': [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane It’s never made clear weather Tyrfing is actually cursed, or wether everyone just thinks it is]] [[YourMindMakesItReal and gives in to their darker urges]] [[SelfFulfillingProphesy because that’s what they think the sword does.]]
* '''Deconstructed''': Tyrfing is so damn scary and powerful that no-one is actually brave/stupid enough to pick it up in eh first place and it’s left to rot in a dungeon.