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The second of Nimue’s two most characteristic Noble Phantasms. It is the embodiment of the legend of King Arthur receiving the sword, Excalibur, and its sheath. Clothed in white samite, the Lady of the Lake’s hand held aloft the sword from the surface of the water and bestowed it upon the King of Knights, a show of her support for his reign, of her grace and blessing for his rule.

As the embodiment of that legend, it is the innate ability of Nimue to append the ownership of any item she owns, including that of Noble Phantasms, to another person. Even if it is a Noble Phantasm originally belonging to another Heroic Spirit, as long as it falls unto Nimue’s possession, it is possible for her to append its ownership.

Having said so, even though it is a Noble Phantasm of the highest class, there are still limits. Though it is possible to change the ownership even of other Noble Phantasms, it does not bestow any skill along with it. The appended owner must himself possess the necessary skills and proficiencies in order to wield it properly, and the performance will naturally suffer if he does not.

As the legend states, on one side of Excalibur’s blade was written the words, “Take Me Up,” a reflection of its nature, contrary to the sword of selection that was never intended for battle. As the sword Excalibur is synonymous with King Arthur, so too is the legend of its gifting, of the Lady of the Lake’s grace and blessing, synonymous with Nimue.