Abyssal Shard

Day 01 - Gothic
Gothic - "of or in the style of architecture prevalent in western Europe in the 12th–16th centuries (and revived in the mid 18th to early 20th centuries), characterized by pointed arches, rib vaults, and flying buttresses, together with large windows and elaborate tracery. English Gothic architecture is divided into Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular."

I decided to go for a architectural perspective for this sword instead of the gloomy dark horror theme of Gothic! But nevertheless, lets talk ABILITIES!! So the sword looks nothing more than simple blade with glass shards that look like a stained glass painting of Notre Dame Cathedral. But when wielded, it beckons the spirits of the dead and channels the energy through the core of the blade making the wielder powerful than they could ever imagine!

I'm following Tim kaminski's prompts

Modelled in Maya
Textured in Substance Painter
Rendered in V-Ray
Composited in Photoshop and After effects.