Background: Forged from a meteorite by Sokka, with the help of Master Piandao, Sokka's 'Space Sword' ranks second in Sokka's most important personal belongings. The jian itself is unique because it's not something Sokka would be able to reproduce (due to lack of meteorite rock) and although he doesn't mind showing it off, he doesn't like to risk losing it again. Although Sokka was already a fairly skilled fighter to begin with, his short lessons with Piandao set Sokka up to begin dramatically increasing his combat effectiveness. He continued training himself afterward and proved to be an extremely effective swordsman in the Fire Nation Invasion. This was particularly shown when, while jumping on the head of a Komodo Rhino and proceeding to cut a soldier's spear down the middle with his blade. He has also used the weapon to great effect in its impressive durability and sharpness, having demonstrated the ability to cut through even metal with the sword.
Because it was made by a member of the Order of the White Lotus, the sword's sheath has marking similar to those of a White Lotus tile. He has continued to practice with his blade ever since arriving in Luceti and has become increasingly more skilled in its usage. Although he doesn't quite consider himself a swordmaster just yet, he's becoming increasingly more confident with his own abilities. Lately he's been working on a way to combine filial magic with his sword fighting. One technique he's mastered is using Eferin to light it on fire, increasing its effectiveness as the heated blade cuts even cleaner and faster than ever.
Note: Sokka can almost always be found with his sword strapped to his back. He's also known to use it in unorthodox ways, such as cutting mundane objects with it if he doesn't have his machete on hand.
Space Sword
Background: Forged from a meteorite by Sokka, with the help of Master Piandao, Sokka's 'Space Sword' ranks second in Sokka's most important personal belongings. The jian itself is unique because it's not something Sokka would be able to reproduce (due to lack of meteorite rock) and although he doesn't mind showing it off, he doesn't like to risk losing it again. Although Sokka was already a fairly skilled fighter to begin with, his short lessons with Piandao set Sokka up to begin dramatically increasing his combat effectiveness. He continued training himself afterward and proved to be an extremely effective swordsman in the Fire Nation Invasion. This was particularly shown when, while jumping on the head of a Komodo Rhino and proceeding to cut a soldier's spear down the middle with his blade. He has also used the weapon to great effect in its impressive durability and sharpness, having demonstrated the ability to cut through even metal with the sword.
Because it was made by a member of the Order of the White Lotus, the sword's sheath has marking similar to those of a White Lotus tile. He has continued to practice with his blade ever since arriving in Luceti and has become increasingly more skilled in its usage. Although he doesn't quite consider himself a swordmaster just yet, he's becoming increasingly more confident with his own abilities. Lately he's been working on a way to combine filial magic with his sword fighting. One technique he's mastered is using Eferin to light it on fire, increasing its effectiveness as the heated blade cuts even cleaner and faster than ever.
Note: Sokka can almost always be found with his sword strapped to his back. He's also known to use it in unorthodox ways, such as cutting mundane objects with it if he doesn't have his machete on hand.