To the unimaginative, the longsword appears as nothing more than a single long wooden stick from an unknown tree, with a branch shaped to form a naturally made hand guard. However, its true nature is revealed only to the kindest of souls.
You see a simple wooden stick, its surface rough and unremarkable, yet the hand guard's shape is oddly perfect, almost purposeful, hinting at hidden craftsmanship and a secret yet to be unveiled.