The Silver Flame Order/Artifacts and Daimons

The relationship between Artifacts and Daimons:

Anyone who knows of the Zuma knows they can be bribed with the artifacts that adventurers dig up from time to time. They put a high value on these items, but why? Its clear to all why some of these items are useful to one interested in the casting of spells, but the Zuma are just as (if not more) interested in items that boost one's skill in other areas. So why the interest?

Studies of the invasions of Beluterra show what should be obvious: Fighting Daimons is a terrifying proposition. Common soldiers are crippled with fear and normal steel is hard pressed to pierce Daimon flesh. These artifacts lend hope to man and can pierce Daimon flesh just as easy as a hot knife through butter (assuming of course the artifact is not a feather or a book, or something similar, naturally). These artifacts were forged in a time long forgotten, when the Servants of Light were lead by the One and they battled the very first Daimon invasion with their magic, and their spell forged steel, some of which has survived to this day, though the magic that sustains the items is waning and needs the occassional recharge by a sage.

This is why the Zuma are so eager to lay their hands on our artifacts, for they are the only weapons that can bring about their defeat. It is important that we keep and properly maintain our artifacts, for there will be a day that the Daimon overlords of the Zuma people look East and hunger for what we have. It is Daimon nature, and it is our sacred duty to protect Luria against all threats.