Flower Tusba - Spitiual wepon model and prop (Patreon)

"The first is this, it is called a tsuba. A guard from an ancient sword class, it is said the bond between the weapon and owner grew over time. "

He holds out a small but intricately carved metal object that looks like it would fit a blade in the centre.

DM NOTES – this is one of those items you could have as a party helper if they get in trouble. So the blade awakens and defends a nearly defeated party. Or if they want to quest to find the rest of the sword. You could have them try to add a blade and handle, only for it to rust and fall apart. Eventually they try just adding a stick to it and the blade grows from there. Many ways you could use this.