1. the Warrior Angel's Spear
   1. Once belonged to Michael, the Archangel
   2. ...who tempered a Warmain, and made of the blade...
   3. ...an Abhorrent Weapon.
2. Adam 'finds' the Blade of Murder
   1. Lexiarchos leaves the Blade in Adam's path.
   2. Adam uses the Blade to murder 100 victims at an Angel's bidding.

• (Aside: Understanding Lexiarchos' Agenda)
  • Adam refuses to accept the full implications of the Knife's nature, or the danger it poses, even as he strives to keep it 'under control'. (5)
  • Jannie Archer is 'defused', and becomes a dowsing rod for the actions of the Caducine. (3)
  • Aisekikawa and Kuzunoha draw the fangs out of the mortal organization serving Lexiarchos. (3)
  • Any dreams of Lexiarchos ever wielding the Knife again are dashed... (3+1*)

• (Stabbin' that Bitch to Death?)

Adam becomes the Blade of Murder's Master

• (...from whence does it come.))
  • Not only did Larinien not give me the Knife, but she can't recognize its presence AT ALL. (10)
  • Adam learns of the Blade's Origin, connected to the Death of Michael. (3)
  • The Hallow Temple, connected to the Blade in some way, becomes Adam's Sanctum. (2)

• (Where do we go from here?)
  • Adam learns that the Knife is randomly killing folk on its own, helping Serial Killers, because he isn't pulling his weight. (5)
  • Adam lives as a hermit amongst the ruins of Shiretoko, growing closer with the Blade. (2)
  • Do a Favor for the Power of Pride to earn his Help. (2)
  • Discover the nature of Faeries and their Freeholds and what happened to Michael's body. (3)
  • Hook Adam up with a Support Structure. (2)
  • Adam uses the Knife to disable and drain away much of Malakai Mesmer's power, banishing him for a time. (3)

• (The horror of and hope for the Knife.)
  • the Blade of Murder is actually Sandaris, an Abhorrent Spear destined to destroy Heaven. (10+2*)
  • Adam manages to save some of Michael's power in the form of his sister, Eve, while the rest becomes "Lady Entropy". (3)