Name: Houtengeki
Rank: Weak
Type: Halbred
Description: Houtengeki is one kind of halberd passed down in Chinese culture and the only type of halberd out of many to attain the rank of Noble Phantasm, probably due to the use of Houtengageki (lit. "The Decrated Halberd that Matches the Heavens") by a famous military commander. It is a polearm with many different uses such as thrusting, swiping, pulling, parrying, and various others. Chinese halberds have a spearhead at the tip of the shaft and a blade attached to the side, and the distinguishing characteristic of a Houtengeki is a unique crescent-moon shaped side blade, the “Moon Fang.” Weapons with only one of these blades are called Seiryugeki. It is said that a great deal of skill is needed to handle this weapon, though its versatility and ease of use once mastering it allowed for it to be used to serve the appropriate role for any type of combatant. Its use eventually went out of favor as different dynasties rose and fell until it was revived during the Song Dynasty as Houtengeki.
This weapon fell into Kitalpha’s hands after having received the blessing of the King of Heroes, Gilgamesh, whose limitless treasury has been passed on to the next Queen of Heroes following in his footsteps. It’s original form has been recorded in the treasury once Gilgamesh owned it, and still exists within said dimension even though it has been passed to a new owner throughout history as a copy or downgraded future form.
Strengths:
- Belongs to Kitalpha’s treasury and as such will always return when she recalls them to their realm.
Weaknesses:
- Any weapon belonging to Kitalpha’s treasury can be used by whomever once they are summoned, including enemies.
- Cannot permanently gift this weapon to someone else as long as she owns it, as it cannot go any further than 300 meters from Kitalpha.
Abilities: N/A
