[After looking through the timeline, it seems Van has been technically without his sword for...awhile now. But that is something that can be easily fixed in a world of chaos, wouldn't it?
In fact, it doesn't take much searching before Van finds his beloved sword again...and finds it deeply wedged in a stone. Deep enough so that even by grabbing it with two hands and placing one foot on the stone, he can't manage to even make it budge.
Eventually after a few attempts and looking like an utter fool, he notices an inscription carved into the stone:]
"Only those pure of body and soul may draw this blade."
[Van's arm has fully healed at this point, and he has managed to find a few practice swords and a fairly empty space. After wasting all that time, he's returned to training.