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day for a weaponsmith.
Hammer, Sledge: This 2-handed weapon
consists of a 3' pole, and at the end of it is affixed a
steel block, not unlike an oversized double-headed
tool hammer. This weapon is incredibly effective at
smashing things, and it is common among peasants.
BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Hammer, Tool: One of the most common
tools, a hammer is a small pole with a blunt piece of
metal affixed to 1 end. Normally, hammers are used
to drive nails through wood, though it is pleasingly
effective at deadening foes. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Hammer, War, Footman’s: This 2-handed
weapon consists of a pole, usually 30-33", with a
steel head affixed to 1 end. The front of the steel
head is flat and used for pounding things. The other
side usually has a straight spike, roughly 6" long,
which may be used to stab things. Since this weapon
may be used for pounding or stabbing, these are
popular weapons of war. BCT is 1 day for a
weaponsmith..
Hammer, War, Horseman’s: This onehanded
weapon consists of a pole, usually 2' long,
with a steel head affixed to 1 end. The front of the
steel head is flat and used for pounding things. The
other side usually has a straight spike, roughly 4"
long, which may be used to stab things. A horseman’s
war hammer may be thrown as a missile weapon or
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used in melee combat. Since this weapon may be
used for pounding or stabbing, melee or missile combat,
these are very popular weapons of war. BCT is
1 day for a weaponsmith.
Hoe: Quite different from a whore, a hoe is
a common gardening tool. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Hook, Grappling: Only rarely used as a
weapon, this item consists of a series of metal poles
extending upward and outward from a central hub
before sharply curving back down. Normally, a rope
is attached to the hub and the grappling hook is
hurled atop a castle wall where the sharp ends catch,
embed themselves firmly, and allow others to Climb.
It is also hurled from one vessel to another so that
boarding may occur. As a weapon, a grappling hook
is simply hurled at a foe. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Hurlbat: This weapon is similar to a hatchet
made entirely of steel, including the handle. However,
virtually any part of this all-metal axe is sharp
and dangerous. Hurlbats are hurled at foes. BCT is
1 day for a weaponsmith.
Javelin: Much lighter than a spear, javelins
are also wooden poles with sharp metal points. Because
of flimsiness, they are virtually worthless in
melee combat, but have good range as a missile
weapon. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Knife, Hunting or Tool: A common knife
Chapter 9: Equipment