A complete history of the Reaver is difficult to provide because of the numerous loops it goes through in the timeline, not to mention the gaps in its chronology. While we cannot irrefutably say what became of the blade at certain points in its history, I will nevertheless endeavour to provide an overview of its story from its creation to its ultimate dispersal...

This video contains spoilers for Legacy of Kain Blood Omen, Soul Reaver, Soul Reaver 2, Blood Omen 2 & Defiance which was made by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix.

The wonderful thumbnail art is 'The Soul Reaver - Recreated fanwork Model' by Patrick Johnson
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dD0ZQ
https://www.deviantart.com/thehylden

Huge thanks to these amazing artists. Credited as below. Please show them your support.

Soul Reaver by Patrick Johnson
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dD0ZQ

Kain by Rayph
https://www.deviantart.com/rayph/art/...

The Legion of the Nemesis by laquerhead
https://www.deviantart.com/laquerhead...

Moebius the Time Streamer by JLazarusEB
https://www.deviantart.com/jlazaruseb...

The Great War: The Decision of the Council of the 9 by DameKlaudia
https://www.deviantart.com/dameklaudi...

Raziel by tapuklok
https://www.deviantart.com/tapuklok/a...

19th Anniversary for Soul Reaver - Kain on his Throne by Patrick Johnson
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/a2A8L

Moebius by Mafer
https://www.deviantart.com/mafer/art/...

William the Just by JLazarusEB
https://www.deviantart.com/jlazaruseb...

Nemesis by Hedgenok
https://www.deviantart.com/hedgenok/a...

The Soul Reaver by RaikohIllust
https://www.deviantart.com/raikohillu...

Raziel from Legacy of kain, (4k) by cesarsampedro
https://www.deviantart.com/cesarsampe...

Kain by tapuklok
https://www.deviantart.com/tapuklok/a...

Legacy by Valkhar
https://www.deviantart.com/valkhar/ar...

Kain's Lament by TheHylden
https://www.deviantart.com/thehylden/...

'The guardian of pillars' by ShadowxSiegfried
https://www.deviantart.com/shadowxsie...

All other artwork are official promotional cover art created for the series by Crystal Dynamics

Music:

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Soundtrack - composed by Kurt Harland & Jim Hedges