Durandal

Durandal: The Peerless Sword (絶世の名剣デュランダル, Zessei no MeikenDyurandaru^?), also known as Durandal: Ultimate Unbroken Hallow (不毀の極聖デュランダル, Fuki no GokushōDyurandaru^?), is the holy sword favored by Roland and one of the many Noble Phantasms stored in Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon.^[2][3] Originally the sword of Hector, he converted it into the spear Durindana, and after it later lost its features as a spear, it became Durandal.^[4] It was then later said to have been granted to King Charlemagne of the Frankish Empire by an angel before being awarded to Roland.^[2] It is noted as the symbol of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass told of in the Song of Roland.^[3] Although Roland attempted to break the sword when he was on the verge of death to keep it from falling into the hands of the enemy, it proved to be impossible; it was later prominently featured in Charlemagne's legends, acting as a symbol of Roland's bravery.^[3]

The sword is a splendidly forged "symbol of power" much like King Arthur's Caliburn, and it is said to hold three miracles within it.^[2] It will not lose its sharpness even should its user's magical energy be depleted, proving indestructible even when Roland tried to destroy it.^[2][3] In Roland's possession, it possesses a red gemstone in its pommel rather than a white one as normal.

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1. ↑ Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works: Day 15 - Answer
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3}

   [v] Fate/stay night - Weapon Menu: Durandal [T]Translations by Mirror Moon.
   Durandal ???? A holy sword favored by Roland, the paladin of Middle Age Europe. The king Charlemagne was granted the sword by an angel, and awarded it to Roland, the honored leader of the twelve knights. It holds three miracles and does not lose its sharpness even when its possessor's magical energy is depleted. Like Caliburn, it is a symbol of power splendidly made.

3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3}

   [v] Fate/complete material II: Character material - Weapons: Durandal, p.134

   User: Gilgamesh One of the Noble Phantasms owned by Gilgamesh. A holy sword appearing in the “Song of Roland” and emblem of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. Wielded by Roland, one of the Twelve Peers of Charlemagne, king of the Frankish Empire. When Roland was on the verge of death in battle, he attempted to break Durandal in order to keep it from falling into enemy hands. Unfortunately, the sword proved to be completely indestructible. Afterward, it was featured prominently in the various legends concerning Charlemagne, eventually becoming a symbol of the knight Roland’s bravery. デュランダル 使用者：ギルガメッシュ 　ギルガメッシュが所蔵する宝具のひとつ。 　ロンスヴォーの戦いなどをモチーフとした古フランス語叙事詩「ローランの歌」に登場する聖剣。フランク王 国のシャルルマーニュ王に仕える12人の騎士の筆頭であったローランが使っていたものである。ローランが戦 死する際、敵に渡すのが惜しいということで折ろうとするも、まったく折れることがなかったと伝えられている 。 　その後、シャルルマーニュに関する伝説の中で様々な形で描かれ、騎士ローランの武勇を象徴する存在となっ ていった。

4. ↑

   [v] Fate/Grand Order - Hector (Lancer) Profile [T]Translations by Master of Chaos.

   Hector - Lancer Illustrator and Voice actor Illustrator: BLACK Voice Actor: Kunihiko Yasui Parameters Strength: B Endurance: B Agility: A Mana: B Luck: B Noble Phantasm: B Personal Skills Military Tactics: C+ Proof of Friendship: C Disengage: B Class Skills Magic Resistance: B Riding: B Noble Phantasm Durindana: Ultimate Unbroken Spear Rank: A-→A Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm Profile In the Trojan War, Hector was the supreme hero of the Trojan side. In face of overwhelming difference of soldiers, he maintained the siege by all means. Some even regard that, if it wasn't by Achilles, the war could have ended with the victory of the Trojans. Level 1 Bond Height/Weight: 180cm・82kg Source: Trojan War Region: Greece Alignment: Lawful Neutral　　Gender: Male A superior general, who excels in everything. Level 2 Bond Admired as "Hector of the Gleaming Helmet", he is the hero of the Trojan side. In order to challenge the Achaeans, who boasted an overwhelming military force, he took over for his aged father, the king, and consolidated the army. Level 3 Bond Hector was the strongest warrior of the Trojan army as well as its high-commander, and on top of that even a politician. He easily betrayed the expectations of the gods and cornered the Achaean army to the brink of retreat for a time. The Noble Phantasm he uses is Durindana - Unscratched Apogeic Spear. Hector extended the handle of this sword, preferring tactics of throwing it as a spear. Said spear was extolled as piercing through anything in the world. Later, it would lose its features as a spear and become the peerless sword Durandal. Level 4 Bond However, the progress was gradually upset by the hero Achilles. Although Hector held out by at times running away, at times fighting - all while repeatedly making provocations - when Achilles abandoned his immortality with the power of his spear and called out for a one-on-one duel, Hector ended up accepting it. Level 5 Bond After his defeat to Achilles, who was still the strongest even after losing his immortality, the Trojan side began to rapidly collapse. If he was there, they might have won without being deceived by the Trojan Horse. Interlude He calls himself an "old man", attending to things with an slacken mood from beginning to end. One might misunderstand him as lacking on seriousness, but he is always serious. Is just that, he avoids to let such emotion called serious show in his face to the best of his abilities. After all, he was also a politician. ヘクトール - ランサー イラストレーター・声優 ILLUST：BLACK CV：安井邦彦 パラメータ 筋力：Ｂ 耐力：Ａ 敏捷：Ｄ 魔力：Ｃ 幸運：Ｃ 宝具：Ｂ 保有スキル 軍略　Ｃ＋ 友誼の証明　Ｃ 仕切り直し　Ｂ クラス別能力 対魔力　Ｂ 騎乗　Ｂ 宝具 不毀の極槍ドゥリンダナ ランク：Ａ－→Ａ 種別：対軍宝具 キャラクター詳細 ヘクトールはトロイア戦争において、トロイア側最高の英雄である。 圧倒的な兵差を物ともせず、あらゆる方法で籠城を続けた。アキレウスがいなければ、もしかすると戦争はトロイア側の勝利に終わっていたのでは、とすら見なされている。 アンロック条件：絆レベルを１にすると開放 身長／体重：１８０ｃｍ・８２ｋｇ 出典：トロイア戦争 地域：ギリシャ 属性：秩序・中庸　　性別：男性 全てにおいて秀でている、優秀な将軍。 アンロック条件：絆レベルを２にすると開放 ヘクトールは兜輝くヘクトール、と謳われたトロイア側の英雄。 圧倒的な兵力を誇るアカイアを相手取るために、老いた父王に代わって軍を纏めあげた。 アンロック条件：絆レベルを３にすると開放 トロイア軍最強の戦士にして軍団長、果ては政治家ですらあったヘクトールは神の推測すら容易に裏切り、一時期はアカイア軍を撤退寸前にまで追い込んだ。 扱う宝具は『不毀の極槍（ドゥリンダナ）』。 ヘクトールは剣の柄を伸ばし、槍として投擲する戦術を好んだ。 その槍は世界のあらゆる物を貫くと讃えられた。 後に槍としての機能は失われ、絶世剣デュランダルとなる。 アンロック条件：絆レベルを４にすると開放 だが、英雄アキレウスによって戦況は徐々に覆されていく。 ヘクトールは挑発を繰り返しながら、時に逃げ、時に戦いを繰り返して持ち堪えていたものの、槍の力で不死性を捨て去ったアキレウスから一騎討ちを呼び掛けられ、応じてしまう。 アンロック条件：絆レベルを５にすると開放 不死性を失ってなお最強だったアキレウスに敗れ去ったことで、トロイア側は加速度的に崩壊していく。 彼がいれば、トロイの木馬などに惑わされることもなく、勝利していたかもしれない。 アンロック条件：「トロージャン・ガーディアン」をクリアすると開放 自分のことを「オジサン」と呼び、終始気楽なノリで物事に接する。 真剣味が足りないと誤解されがちだが、彼はいつだって本気である。 ただ、その本気という感情を極力表に出すことを避けているだけだ。何しろ政治家でもあったので。