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[[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|260px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]] | [[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|260px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]] | ||
'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship | '''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship{{Ref/Book|Id=enc131|Enc11|Page=131}}. Variations of suffix exist; for example, the "-dai" suffix specifically denotes a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=7|Quote=She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.}}. Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}}. | ||
Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[aristocrat]]ic 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Usze 'Taham|D=14|M=5|Y=2021}}. However, some Blademasters, such as Vul 'Soran and Okro 'Vagaduun, lack the "-ai" suffix{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}}. | |||
==Known Blademasters== | |||
*[[Vero 'Ahtulai]] | |||
*[[Inslaan 'Gadogai]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} | |||
*[[Tulum 'Juranai]]<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> | |||
*[[Bero 'Kusovai]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}} | |||
*[[Menuz 'Ra'ashai]] | |||
*[[Jega 'Rdomnai]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}} | |||
*[[Vul 'Soran]] | |||
*[[Toha 'Sumai]] | |||
*[[Tel 'Szatulai]]{{Ref/Novel|SS|Chapter=18|Quote="This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even | |||
through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet.}} | |||
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]] | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 08:47, August 15, 2023
Blademaster is a title used by Sangheili to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master swordsman.[1] The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship[2]. Variations of suffix exist; for example, the "-dai" suffix specifically denotes a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat[3]. Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank[1].
Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the aristocratic 'Sumai clan appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's keep and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific[4]. However, some Blademasters, such as Vul 'Soran and Okro 'Vagaduun, lack the "-ai" suffix[1][5].
Known Blademasters
- Vero 'Ahtulai
- Inslaan 'Gadogai[6]
- Tulum 'Juranai[7]
- Bero 'Kusovai[2]
- Menuz 'Ra'ashai
- Jega 'Rdomnai[8]
- Vul 'Soran
- Toha 'Sumai
- Tel 'Szatulai[9]
- Okro 'Vagaduun
List of appearances
- Halo Graphic Novel
- The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor (First appearance)
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Shadow of Intent
- Halo: Silent Storm
- Halo: Oblivion
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: Divine Wind
- Halo: Infinite
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
- Halo: Outcasts
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 15 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131
- ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 7: "She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Usze 'Taham (Retrieved on May 14, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach: Adjunct - Sacrifice
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 3
- ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 18 (Google Play edition)
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Despite Distance (Retrieved on Oct 29, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 18: ""This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet."
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