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Chapter 9: Equipment
may has only a single edge and may be used as a
melee or a missile weapon. BCT is 1 day for a tinker.
Knife, Throwing: Throwing knives look
like small daggers since they have 2 edges. Even
more than daggers, throwing knives are well-balanced.
The handle of a throwing knife has no leather
on it, and it is impractical as a melee weapon. BCT
is 1 week for a bladesmith.
Lance, Heavy: This version of the lance
was adapted for warfare against foot soldiers and
cavalry alike. This lance weighs a lot and has a sharp
tip, but it is very sturdy and successful in unhorsing
armored combatants and piercing foes on the
ground. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Lance, Jousting: The original version of a
lance, the jousting lance, was an alteration from the
success of spears and javelins. This is no different
from a spear, except that the head is blunted. The
pole is of uniform thickness from end to end with a
lozenge-shaped head. Sometimes the blunted end
has special points on it, though they do not pierce,
but give a grip on plate armor. BCT is 1 day for a
weaponsmith.
Lance, Light: The newest version of the
lance, a light lance is short, only 5 feet in length, and
is hollowed out. These are lighter weight, but also
splinter, breaking into pieces easily. For every hit
on an upright armored humanoid, the weapon has
a 30% chance of splintering. BCT is 1 day for a
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weaponsmith.
Mace, Footman’s: This 2-handed weapon
consists of a 3’ pole, either wooden or metal, and a
metal head affixed to 1 end. The metal head may
vary widely in its design. Some consist of a metal
ball that is either spiked, studded, or blunt. Another
popular design is to reduce weight is to have a
large, ribbed end. Whatever is attached, the purpose
of a mace is to dash the brains out of foes
with primarily pounding force. This weapon is popular
with many hierophants, because numerous deities
prohibit their worshippers from using edged
weapons. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith..
Mace, Horseman’s: This 1-handed weapon
consists of a 2’ pole, either wooden or metal, and a
metal head affixed to 1 end. The metal head may
vary widely in its design. Some consist of a metal
ball that is either spiked, studded, or blunt. Another
popular design is to reduce weight is to have a
large, ribbed end. Whatever is attached, the purpose
of a mace is to dash the brains out of foes
with primarily pounding force. This weapon is popular
with many hierophants, because numerous deities
prohibit their worshippers from using edged
weapons. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Mace-Axe: This odd 2-handed weapon consists
of a 3’ wooden pole and a metal head affixed
to 1 end. The metal head has 2 sides: 1 like a battle
axe, the other wide and blunt like a mace. Accord-