Agni's Flame

In the English version of Symphony of the Night, the Firebrand is the Fire Sword of Oberon. Oberon, also Auberon, King of the Fairies, is most famous as a character in William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, written in the mid-1590s. Oberon gives his wife, Titania, a potion that causes her to fall in love with Bottom in order to get the changeling, who was given to Titania by her dying maid. The medieval concept of the character Oberon arose from a multitude of earlier sources.

The Japanese version of Sympohony of the Night calls this sword the "Fire Sword of Agni". Agni is the Hindu god of fire who also appears as the demon Aguni in Dawn of Sorrow and is the source of Dario's powers.

= Firebrand in Castlevania = The Firebrand only makes an appearance in Symphony of the Night, although other Fire Swords appear in other games. It is distinguished from other fireswords in that its normal swing does not produce flames, only its special attack. It does glow red-hot at all times though.

Appearance in Symphony of the Night
The Firebrand is one of three elemental "Brand" swords that can be purchased from the Master Librarian once $10,000 is accumulated. It is identical in every way to the Icebrand and Thunderbrand except that it deals Fire damage. Its special attack is a fire burst that produces an effective flame that extends its reach, can damage enemies somewhat above it, and is nearly twice as powerfull as a normal swing. This move will cost 5 Mind Points. Its stength is in between the Luminus and Sword of Hador, which deal normal Cut damage and do not have special moves. This sword can also be obtained as a drop item from a Lossoth, the grave keeper first encountered in the Catacombs.

Interestingly, Richter can collect the Firebrand prior to his battle with Dracula during the intro stage. However, he is unable to use it and unable to "pass it" to Alucard.