Hypertuned/Resonant

[Anonymoose]

I don't think the sword arts used by zenos are magic really but unique to the swords themselves... otherwise why use multiple swords?

Ame-no-Habakiri is all but assuredly a magicked sword, though I question whether a normal Garlean could bring out its potential. If a Garlean could make use of enchanted items, would their aetherial limitations be such a major obstacle? They'd theoretically only need to conquer one aetherially-adept culture and force them to churn out magicked equipment for them to harness. Though, in 1.0, when Darnus channeled magicks through Bradamante, the VIIth was flabbergasted.

As for why so many swords, Yoshida addressed this in a LIVE Letter not too long ago. Zenos gained an appreciation for the katana while fighting in the eastern theatre. However, real katanas in actual combat degrade very quickly. Zenos carries several katanas so he can endure prolonged combat; when a sword dulls or breaks, he tosses it aside and takes up another. He also joked that the multi-scabbard is designed primarily to look cool but maybe there's a little switch Zenos flicks to make it spin.