Line #10 PlayingWith/EvilWeapon


1	'''Basic Trope''': A sapient weapon, that is evil. Often tries to corrupt their bearer.
2	* '''Straight''': Tyrfing is a jet-black, viciously barbed sword, that’s telepathic and [[TheCorrupter constantly urges its wielder to murder so it can take over their mind.]] [[DrawSwordDrawBlood It cannot be sheathed until it kills.]]
3	* '''Exaggerated''': Tryfing is a FantasticNuke made of the [[SkeletonsInTheCoatCloset bones and]] [[MadeOfEvil misery of]] [[PoweredByAForsakenChild forsaken children.]] So much as touching it causes an instant FaceHeelTurn, and has a [[MoralEventHorizon personality that would make a serial rapist recoil in disgust.]]
4	* '''Downplayed''': Tyrfing is an EmpathicWeapon that [[HungryWeapon hungers for blood,]] [[NonMaliciousMonster but it’s too dumb to be capable of true malice.]]
5	* '''Justified''': Tyrfing contains the soul of a dark wizard, who was in of himself evil.
6	* '''Inverted''':
7	** [[HolyHandGrenade Excalibur is a blessed weapon, ]] that’s alive and telepathic, and [[TheParagon constantly urges its wielder towards righteousness. ]]
8	** The Red Aegis is a cursed shield that causes its bearer to throw themself in front of any attack, no matter who they're defending from whom or at what cost.
9	* '''Subverted''':
10	** Tyrfing turns out to be a NobleDemon, creepy whispers aside, and is eventually talked into a FaceHeelTurn.
11	** Tyrfing was rumoured to be an evil sword, but it’s actually a blessed weapon resplendent in golden light.
12	** Tyrfing isn't evil or living at all: Hiro's [[EnemyWithin changing personality is entirely due to his own issues.]]
13	* '''Double Subverted''':
14	** After its MoralityPet dies, Tyrfing goes off the deep end.
15	** Tryfing turns out to be an UnholyHolySword.
16	** Tyrfing acts as a trigger for Hiro's EnemyWithin, and it seems to be a ClingyMacGuffin...
17	* '''Parodied''':
18	** 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 its wielder to commit evil acts, and isn’t even that sharp.
19	** Tyrfing is so ObviouslyEvil he can’t even get anyone to pick them up in the first place.
20	** Tyrfing is a HarmlessVillain whose idea of evil is telling Hiro to [[PokeThePoodle not flush the toilet.]]
21	* '''Zig Zagged''':
22	** Tyrfing is not evil, per-say, but has a… [[BlueAndOrangeMorality different set of priorities.]]
23	** Tyrfing goes through the HeelFaceRevolvingDoor
24	* '''Averted''': No weapon is noted as evil.
25	* '''Enforced''': “Weapons are bad, and they should LOOK bad.”
26	* '''Lampshaded''':
27	** “…Yeah, not picking THAT one up without oven mitts.”
28	** “Foolish mortal. You do not wield me. I wield YOU.”
29	* '''Invoked''': Emperor Evulz has Tyrfing made in order to place it as a trap for our heroes.
30	* '''Exploited''': Hiro goads someone else into picking up Tyrfing, knowing it will bring them to ruin.
31	* '''Defied''':
32	** Hiro sees Tyrfing… and immediately seals it away; knowing nothing good will come of it.
33	** Evulz is such a ControlFreak he isn’t even willing to use a LivingWeapon, let alone an evil one.
34	** Tyrfing [[IAmNotAGun does ''not'' want to be used for evil,]] [[ThouShaltNotKill and demands that its wielder never use it to kill or cause suffering.]]
35	* '''Discussed''':
36	** “Even a bow has peaceful uses…but a sword is a tool for murder and murder only. It’s no surprise Tyrfing went evil.”
37	** “If you picked me up willingly, you obviously haven’t heard many horror stories. That suits me perfectly.”
38	* '''Conversed''': “Cripes. That’s the third-scariest sword I’ve ever seen.”
39	* '''Implied''': [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane It’s never made clear whether Tyrfing is actually cursed, or if everyone just thinks it is]] [[YourMindMakesItReal and gives in to their darker urges]] [[SelfFulfillingProphecy because that’s what they think the sword does.]]
40	* '''Deconstructed''':
41	** 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.
42	** Tyrfing didn’t start evil: [[AndIMustScream but being totally immobile and dependent]], [[ChildrenForcedToKill combined with being bodily thrust into people against its will,]] inevitably drove it to insanity and misanthropy.
43	** 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.
44	* '''Reconstructed''':
45	** No-one picks up Tyrfing… [[MindControl willingly.]]
46	** 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…]]
47	** Tyrfing doesn’t appreciate being immobile and helpless, but it was a clinical sociopath from the start and [[DontYouDarePityMe doesn’t want your pity.]]
48	** Tyrfing can be mastered and made subservient, whether through HeroicWillpower, IncorruptiblePurePureness, VillainRespect, EvilerThanThou, or any other.
49	* '''Played For Laughs''': Tyrfing is the LaughablyEvil TokenEvilTeammate.
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