Rune of Beginning

History
The Rune of Beginning is One of the 27 True Runes, which represents the chaos of creation. It is, also, said this True Rune has the power to judge war as it possesses cold, uncompromising power. The Rune of Beginning normally exists as two separate runes: the Bright Shield Rune and the Black Sword Rune.

While only aspects of the Rune of Beginning, these 2 runes are still extremely powerful. They have their own wills, grant health immunity, and have power that can challenge and resist other True Runes, but at the cost of the life energy of the owners if used too much. The Bright Shield Rune even resisted the strongest curse of the Moon Rune, saving the lives of Riou and his sister, but it left him seriously weakened.

These 2 runes are currently held by Riou and Jowy. In the official ending, during their final duel Riou taps into the power of the Rune of Beginning to heal Jowy, whose life-force had been severely drained while using his own Black Sword rune to keep the Beast Rune's power at bay for several months.

Though never seen in its completed form. This True Rune is attainable in one of the unofficial endings. If Riou chooses to fight against Jowy, the strain will prove too much for the Highland King, but he gives Riou his Rune before he dies. Thus, making them one.

Given how powerful the Bright Shield and Black Sword runes are in that they can stand against other True Runes, while not technically True Runes themselves. Some speculate that the Rune of Beginning might even be more powerful than other normal True Runes.

Attacks
If the Rune of Beginning's attacks could be seen and used. Perhaps they would look like this:


 * Sword and Shield: Boost STR, MAG, PDF, and MDF of allies by 10% for 3 turns.


 * Relentless War: 450 damage to all foes


 * Unbreakable Bonds: Restores all health of allies


 * Tear of Eternity: 2000 damage to one foe