Corin turns it over, looking at it as he talks. It sounds more like he’s reading a from a book than explaining what he knows.
”They’re called Shardblades. They are larger but lighter than any normal sword, often nearly six feet in length, while simultaneously extremely light. All Shardblades that are bound to a specific owner can be summoned and dismissed at will. When summoned, they appear in one's hand, coalescing out of mist.
”Shardblades can cut through non-living objects, such as wood or stone, as if they are passing through water. Even though they can cut through nearly any material, there is still a slight bit of resistance even when cutting through inanimate objects. When cutting through an object, Shardblades leave behind distinctive perfectly clean cuts. However, when swung at a person or other living object, the edge of the Shardblade will fuzz, leaving the physical body unharmed, and cutting the being's soul….”
Towards the end of his speech, Corin looks up, meeting Tondon’s eyes. “They can be blocked by shardplate, a set of magical armor. I can give you shardplate, but you’ll need to pay.”