Sympas

The Sword-Seller is an elderly man who sells daggers, knives, and swords of all lengths and sizes, though his stall is in disarray, with some blades clean and sharp while others were black with age. However, Auridan finds an ancient short sword with a blue stone in the hilt, which the old merchant says isn't for sale. This is because the sword is to be given away, and the Sword-Seller gives it to Auridan. when Auridan tosses money into the mess of blades, the old man looks worried. He then offers to send work to Auridan, since the man is a blank shield.

It turned out that Auridan was Sympas' champion against Kessas' champion, Hervan. If Auridan won, Cyndal would be saved, but if Hervan won, Cyndil would be sacrificed. When Auridan won the match, Auridan refused to kill Hervan, which caused the cave they were standing near to collapse. Despite this, Sympas was freed from the serpent.