I tried to search this, and it looks like it hasn't been discussed yet. What is a Tear?

I have an idea that it is something like a Celtic buckler shield, but coming to a point (tear shaped). This would potect the elbow, but also gives another striking surface. This shield did have optional spikes coming out the center, and the bearer could have a dagger sticking out the bottom. So, a defensive device that added attack options. Steel hoops to the outer edge giving more weight to a strike? A bunch of spikes on the outer rim? Serrated blades or claws coming out the center that slowed the attacker that held them in place? Maybe used in pairs?

Poison is an obvious use, but this is a weapon for the white witch daughter.

Other options are Chinese Fire Wheels. Any ideas/answers out there?

Bwahahaha, I assume you're asking about Uma's weapons? Who knows why she wields tears? By the way the description says "tears of a god/goddess" so maybe that's it, though they don't really make good weapons huh? With her usually 1 damage XD

I'm thinking it's like a frozen drop of god tear where Uma channels damage through it or something XD Kinda like magic staff minus the ability to whack it over people's heads XD

I thought I had her actually take some monsters out - maybe a blessing type effect? I also thought it added to her defense. I'll have to go back over that area.

I like the idea of a character not walking around with an obvious classical weapon and I hope this stays in the upcoming game. Too many magical types running around with wands and staves already - it's good to keep it interesting.

A tear is a crystal or shiny stone with magical abilities. Try doing this at Aveyond: Rhen's Quest make Talia join you, go to Memory Caverns and press space in front of the pillar. Notice what Talia will say.

@Juris: LOL, It's not the Aveyond 1 Tear, derp

@daeva_agas I know, but its literally the same.

No, they're not the same. Just because both are called "Tear" doesn't mean they're the same objects. Go play the games again and read the item description properly.

The Dreamer's Tear is described as an orb with some kind of liquid inside. Uma's Tear-weapons are described as "some god/being's tear".

@daeva_agas Ok fine I'm wrong well here's a new definition of mine: A tear is something frozen that is shaped like a tear and blessed by the god in which it's named (i.e. Bahr blessed Bahr's Tear, and Ojai blessed Ojai's tear).

Er, and so what's you point? You can't willy nilly give your own definition. We do not know what the AV3 tears are so you can't just go make up descriptions and act as though it's truth.

ETA: sorry man, you just sound like you're so certain this is true.

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Um, that's what this thread is about. rugwithlegs and aisling were also giving their opinions on what the tears were.

I know! I just had this impression that juris is so sure his/her definition is the truth and not just him/her speculating.

Juris said "here's a new definition of mine" - sounds like speculation to me, rather than a statement of truth

And for the umpteenth time, I really need to remember not to post in forums anytime between 12-8 AM.

Fine but that is what my opinion is! You're so much obsessed with people making mistakes! All people made by God aren't perfect understand?!

Juris44, please calm down. Agas has already acknowledged that it's a misunderstanding on her part. Thanks.

I think we ALL need to take a less critical approach on this forum. Many threads I read through now seem to be dominated by people taking others to task over what or how they say things, followed by justifications and explanations. It doesn't make for either pleasant OR interesting reading.

@Juris: I said I was sorry I misread the post

Actually, I don't have obsession over mistakes per se. What I do have is obsession with truth and correctness. That's why I harp over mistakes and correct them because it feels to me like someone is spreading untruth and mistakes.

I really need to stop being so uptight about it, but habits die a bit hard

Ok, I understand.

To bring the thread to a lighter mood...

Hmm, who's to say that a god's tear will be like a normal human's tear? Maybe when gods cry, their tears are giant huge meteors! And that's what Uma is lugging around. Who knows?