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A creepy straight sword that almost seems to yearn for life. It drips with a shriveling venom that could even corrupt a mighty dragon.

Festering Desire is a 4-Star sword obtained from the The Chalk Prince and the Dragon event.

Ascensions and Stats[]

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Ascension
Phase
LevelBase
ATK
Energy Recharge
0✦1/204210.0%
20/2010917.7%
Ascension Cost (0 → 1)
Mora5,000
Fetters of the Dandelion Gladiator3
Heavy Horn3
Recruit's Insignia2
1✦20/4013517.7%
40/4020525.8%
Ascension Cost (1 → 2)
Mora15,000
Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator3
Heavy Horn12
Recruit's Insignia8
2✦40/5023125.8%
50/5026629.8%
Ascension Cost (2 → 3)
Mora20,000
Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator6
Black Bronze Horn6
Sergeant's Insignia6
3✦50/6029229.8%
60/6032733.8%
Ascension Cost (3 → 4)
Mora30,000
Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator3
Black Bronze Horn12
Sergeant's Insignia9
4✦60/7035333.8%
70/7038837.9%
Ascension Cost (4 → 5)
Mora35,000
Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator6
Black Crystal Horn9
Lieutenant's Insignia6
5✦70/8041437.9%
80/8044941.9%
Ascension Cost (5 → 6)
Mora45,000
Dream of the Dandelion Gladiator4
Black Crystal Horn18
Lieutenant's Insignia12
6✦80/9047541.9%
90/9051045.9%
Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)
Mora 150,000 Mora

Refinement[]

Refining Festering Desire requires its refinement material Festering Dragon Marrow Festering Dragon Marrow instead of identical weapons, 4 of which can be obtained through the The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event.

Description[]

This was a story from long ago...

Unborn life, unfulfilled wishes,
Tragic dreams at the edge of the universal darkness that could never come true,
Indwell my body, and descend unto this world.

Then, my lovely children,
Like rainwater flowing into creeks, and plants growing towards the sun,
Go unto a lovely place, and display your own beauty there with pride.

This is a memory, a memory that a child named Durin had of his mother...

"Thank you, Mother, thank you."
"You gave me wings to soar and a mighty form."
"Mother, I wish to go to a land of lovely songs,"
"I will tell them about you, Mother, and about everyone else."
"I shall tell them that the place where I was born is beautiful."

Lore[]

According to Albedo in the Event Story Quest Festering Desire in The Chalk Prince and the Dragon: Act I, Festering Desire was a sword created by a blacksmith who disappeared shortly after its creation, with the weapon becoming lost to time and eventually ending up in the possession of Treasure Hoarders. When stolen goods were reclaimed from a group of Treasure Hoarders by the Knights of Favonius, this sword was rediscovered.

As no one came to claim it, Albedo investigated this sword and discovered its true origins: the sword's blade had been coated with a powder made of Durin's remains - notably his eyes, claws, and scales. This infused the weapon with Durin's power, but also its corruption, cursing the sword and making it unusable by "ordinary mortals," as the corruption might seep through the handle and infect the body of the wielder. Albedo goes as far as considering this sword a living being, and theorized that this curse might be the reason behind its creator's mysterious fate.

The Traveler is unaffected by the curse, as they have the ability to purify abyssal corruption, as demonstrated when they purified Dvalin's tears, hence why Albedo entrusts the sword to them for experimentation.

The sword is eventually cleansed of its corruption by the end of Raiders Amidst Snow Mist thanks to the Traveler purifying it over time, although some of its sheer power is lost when it is transferred by accident into the Resurgent Cryo Regisvine during Uninvited Guests. Albedo extracts the rest into a bottle during Afterword, gifting the now safe sword to the Traveler as a memento of their research.

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Trivia[]

  • This sword was the main focus of the story in the event The Chalk Prince and the Dragon.
    • During this event, this sword could grant various unlockable boosts when used in Dragonspine.
  • This weapon's lore ties into the lore of Dragonspine Spear, since both weapons are made from the remains of Durin.
  • This sword's short description mirrors that of Cinnabar Spindle, as both weapons are related in many ways.

Other Languages[]

Festering Desire

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishFestering Desire
Chinese
(Simplified)
腐殖之剑
Fǔzhí zhī Jiàn
Sword of Humus
Chinese
(Traditional)
腐殖之劍
Fǔzhí zhī Jiàn
Japanese腐植の剣
Fushoku no Ken
Sword of Humus
Korean부식의
Busik-ui geom
Sword of Corrosion
SpanishDeseo PonzoñosoPoisonous Wish
FrenchCroc suppurantFestering Fang
RussianОсквернённое желание
Oskvernyonnoye zhelaniye
Desecrated Desire
ThaiFestering Desire
VietnameseRăng Nanh Rỉ SétRusted Fang
GermanSchwert der VerderbnisSword of Corruption
IndonesianFestering Desire
PortugueseEspada PútridaPutrid Sword
TurkishYıkıcı ArzuDestructive Desire
ItalianDesiderio purulentoPurulent Desire

Undying Admiration

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishUndying Admiration
Chinese
(Simplified)
无尽的渴慕
Wújìn de Kěmù
Endless Thirst
Chinese
(Traditional)
無盡的渴慕
Wújìn de Kěmù
Japanese底なしの渇望
Sokonashi no Katsubou
Endless Longing
Korean끝없는 갈망
Kkeudeomneun Galmang
Endless Longing
SpanishAnhelo infinitoInfinite Longing
FrenchSoif insatiableInsatiable Thirst
RussianБессмертное восхищение
Bessmertnoye voskhishcheniye
Undying Admiration
ThaiUndying Admiration
VietnameseKhát Vọng Vô Tận
GermanEndlose BewunderungEndless Admiration
IndonesianUndying Admiration
PortugueseAdmiração Inabalável
TurkishSonsuz HayranlıkEndless Admiration
ItalianAmmirazione eterna

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