sword designs

Most of the swords that are used in battle are just standard swords with little or no elegance used mostly for killing the enemy than for decoration.

Usually the most elegant swords are just ornamental but some of the swords like za roc and brisingr from eragon are really strong because they are forged by elves and do not need the properties that a sword used in battle would.

one of my favorite swords is the sword I think is called vaelin it is not adorned with any jewels but the crossguard is curved in the shape of a dragon claw and a leaf shaped blade. on the pommel is a dragon or demon's head.