Xiphos is a sword made of bronze and is Greek in origin. This is one of two choices for adventurers when they're ready to upgrade their bronze swords. This one is the lighter and weaker choice than the Sapara.
if your on phoenix, i highly reccomend this because if you buy phemurs cheap you can make a few hundred gil profit, wich is good for starting out, but devastating to a noob if it breaks
Upon reaching Novice rank in a craft you can sign a contract (limit one) with a guild and trade them items for GP (Guild Points) which in turn gives you access to higher lvl guild items and equipment/furniture, etc.