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predominant material of which weapons were made.
More fancy than a fauchard, a guisarme consists of
a blade resembling a short sword attached to the
end of a pole. Oftentimes, the blade will have a
hook extending from the back of the blade or other
unusual designs along the back of the blade. BCT is
1 day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Halberd: Perhaps the handiest of
all polearms, a halberd consists of an irregularly
shaped blade affixed to the end of a pole. 1 long
blade exists, suitable for hacking. A point is at the
end, suitable for stabbing. Other points often appear
in the back of the blade that are useful for
removing plate armor from fallen foes. A common
technique with a halberd is to knock a heavily armored
foe to the ground and then, using the back
spikes, pry an opening in their armor and stab them
to death. There are many variations on the design
of the halberd. This weapon originated in the northern
climes and dates back considerably far, though
it has only been recently introduced to more southerly
regions. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Military Fork: This weapon is the
pitchfork adapted for warfare. The tines, either 2
or 3, of the pitchfork are straightened. Currently, it
is a very popular polearm and is in widespread use.
BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Partisan: This weapon is new,
being introduced for the first time in the last few
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years, and it is gaining popularity fast. Essentially,
this weapon consists of a sharp tip at the end of a
pole, similar to a spear. This spearhead, however,
also has a barbed tip extending outward a short distance
of an inch or 2 from its base on each side.
This weapon is always symmetrical. Specific names
of some designs of partisans are the corseque and
the spontoon. BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Poleaxe: The battle-axe and the
poleaxe may be claimed to be the same weapon, simply
differing in the length of the shaft. The poleaxe
consists of a single axe-blade, accompanied by a large
spike on top and the back. Poleaxes always require
both hands. This weapon is essentially from northern
climes. Recently, it is becoming 1 of the favored
weapons for encounters on foot. BCT is 1
day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Ranseur: The ranseur is a version
of the partisan, which is new itself, being introduced
for the first time in the last few years. Both
partisans and ranseurs are gaining popularity quickly.
This weapon consists of a sharp tip at the end of a
pole, similar to a spear. This spearhead, however,
also has a barbed tip extending forward and outward
a short distance of 3-5 inches from its base on
each side. This weapon is always symmetrical. BCT
is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Polearm, Spetum: The spetum is a version
of the partisan, which is new itself, being introduced
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