In the annals of Agryz, where echoes of ancient battles resonated through the eons, a lesser class of artifacts emerged, known as Vassal Relics. Unlike the mighty Sovereign Artifacts that were crafted in the forge of cosmic forces, the Vassal Relics were born from remnants of powerful beings and infused with a fraction of their essence.

When dragons like Soltheodon, progeny of Sythragos, wreaked havoc upon the land, their essence lingered in the aftermath. It was amidst the wreckage of such catastrophic encounters that skilled artisans and enchanters, seeking to harness the remnants of these celestial beings, crafted the Vassal Relics.

The process of forging a Vassal Relic involved binding the dragon's essence to a weapon, blending the ethereal remnants with mortal craftsmanship. These artifacts, though potent, carried only a fraction of the power inherent in their celestial predecessors.

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Vassal Relics, unlike Sovereign Artifacts, lacked the sentient consciousness and mastery over primordial forces. They were, in essence, remnants of greater beings turned into instruments of power. While the Sovereign Artifacts drew upon the cosmic dance of elements, the Vassal Relics echoed the echoes of a celestial aftermath.

The limitations of Vassal Relics were evident in their inability to evolve and adapt like their Sovereign counterparts. They were fixed in their essence, unable to grow or unlock new potential over time. The celestial dance that imbued Sovereign Artifacts with ever-expanding power was but a distant echo in the static nature of Vassal Relics.

However, despite their inferiority, Vassal Relics played a crucial role in Agryz's history. They became artifacts of legacy, each bearing a connection to a specific moment in time, a dragon's demise, or a celestial catastrophe. While not as versatile or dynamic as Sovereign Artifacts, Vassal Relics were revered for their ties to celestial beings and their contribution to the ongoing struggle against otherworldly threats.

As the echoes of dragons and celestial beings resonated through Agryz, the Vassal Relics stood as testaments to the perseverance of mortals, their craftsmanship, and their ability to channel the remnants of the extraordinary into weapons of formidable power.

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