13 Totem Pole (13トーテムポール, 13 Tōtemupōru) is a Guardian ÄRM capable of switching to a Weapon ÄRM mode, 13 Totem Rod.
In its default Guardian ÄRM mode, it allows the user to cause a number of giant totem poles to rise from the ground. The number of totem poles can vary every time it is used. Using the totem poles there are many ways to attack the opponent. The user can cause the totem pole to emerge directly underneath the opponent which will send them flying. One can also make one totem pole burst through the ground at high speeds to attack an opponent with a surprise attack. Once the totem poles have surfaced they can be directed to charge at the opponent at great speeds. The totem poles can also separate to fire individual sections at the opponent. This can also be used defensively where a totem pole is fired out of the ground to intercept an attack before it can hit.
Alviss posing with his 13 Totem Rod.
In its Weapon ÄRM mode, the staff makes a really good close combat weapon. The ability that this weapon has is the ability to increase its length. When it extends the force of that extension is strong enough to damage an enemies weapon. By using its ability to increase its length a user can user the staff as a makeshift pole and pole jump to areas that were previously inaccessible.
Etymology and Origin[]
The word "totem" comes from the Algonquian word odoodem meaning "his kinship group". As such, totem poles were used in several Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest to represent families or clans.
History[]
Gallery[]
