Heroes

Heroes (勇者) are individuals chosen by the Legendary and Vassal Weapons to wield them in order to protect their world from all kinds of danger, these include the Waves of Destruction and the Guardian Beasts.

The Legendary Heroes are four individuals specifically chosen by the Legendary Weapons, they have the duty to protect the world they have been summoned to.

The Vassal Weapon Holders are individuals specially chosen by the Vassal Weapons, they have the duty to aid the Legendary Heroes and it's their role to invade another world if necessary.

Summoning & Selection
Legendary Heroes and Vassal Weapon Holders are summoned along with their weapons through summoning rituals performed by the natives however it's not uncommon for summoning rituals to fail, summoning only the weapon. Granting the ability for anyone to wield the weapon if they have the potential, this however only applies to the Vassal Weapons.

When a Hero passes on, they will no longer have ownership of the weapon. Legendary Weapons will disappear in wait to be summoned with a new hero while Vassal Weapon will choose to roam the world or stay in a particular location in search for a new candidate to wield them.

Abilities & Restrictions

 * See also Legendary Weapons and Vassal Weapons

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Legendary Weapons that the Heroes wield are the most powerful weapons in the new world. For every kind of creature, plant, and mineral in the world there is a new form for the weapon and a small increase in its power. It can in theory even copy the powers from lesser weapons made in their image: the Legendary Shield, for instance, can copy the Meteor Shield.

However, this vast power comes at a severe disadvantage: It is impossible for a Legendary Weapon user to make use of another weapon in combat, for instance, the Shield Hero cannot pair his Legendary Shield with a mundane sword.

Importance
Information to be added later.

Origins
Since ancient times Heroes have been summoned by the natives, a holy relic is always required and needs to be performed at a designated time in order to be successful.

Legendary Heroes have always been of Japanese descent though, from different parallel worlds, they were also Otakus in their previous world.

Raphtalia's World
This world contains a total of 4 Legendary Weapons and 8 Vassal Weapons.

The Legendary Heroes are often referred to as the Four Holy Heroes since many Religions are centered around them while the Vassal Weapon Holders are often referred to as the Seven Star Heroes (they are unaware of the existence of 8th Vassal Weapon).

Glass' World
This world contains a total of 4 Legendary Weapons and 8 Vassal Weapons.

The Legendary Heroes are often referred to as the Four Holy Heroes while the Vassal Weapon Holders do not have a secondary title.

S'yne's World
This world is presumed to have a total of 4 Legendary Heroes and 8 Vassal Weapons.