In a world where weapons, as implements of death, are the closest things to god. They are made and exist, those used for justice and protection will develop noble spirits guiding the next generation; those used for murderer and injustice will develop malicious, corrupting ghosts; and finally those abandoned and forgotten can grow into jealous monsters, exchanging themselves for power and lose that spiritual form.
This is a sword that was lost to the depths of the ocean. Forming into this aggressive extending blade where had it been able to do so when it was used, might not have been lost.

Suiyama, Instrument of Hope Lost

Sui being japanese for water, yama being the judge of the afterlife
In kanji - 王水 - "Aqua Regia" or a mix of nitric and hydrochloric acid

Monster Squads entry for CG Spectrums Halloween Weapon challenge.

Collaboration with the wonderfull David Dixon. was a pleasure to work with you! :)

Design by David Dixon https://www.artstation.com/daviddixon3
3D Model by me