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Chapter 9: Equipment
for the first time in the last few years. Both partisans
and spetums 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 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, Voulge: This weapon may be regarded
as a cousin to the guisarme, and has at times
been very similar. Although this weapon has been
used since a very early period by those high in the
mountains, characters on the plains below have not
started using it until very recently. The voulge consists
of a thick and straight single-edged blade with
a sharpened tip that is attached to the end of a pole.
BCT is 1 day for a weaponsmith.
Pry Bar: This is an iron bar with 1 curved,
flattened tip. The tip is inserted between 2 objects
that are difficult to separate, and then leverage is
applied on the bar. In emergencies, this is suitable
as a weapon and is most often used to club a character
in the head, smashing their skull. BCT is 1 day
for a blacksmith.
Quarterstaff: Nothing more than a wooden
pole, a quarterstaff is handy, though it only inflicts
light damage. A quarterstaff may be spun in 1 hand,
but 2 hands are needed to strike objects effectively.
BCT is 1 day for a carver.
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Quill: This writing utensil consists of a large
feather such as a black plume from a raven. Normally,
a quill is dipped in ink, but in times of duress,
it may be used to stab a foe. BCT is 1 day for an
inkmaker.
Rock: Underneath most character’s feet, depending
on the location of course, are rocks. As a
weapon, a rock is typically picked up and hurled at a
foe.
Rolling Pin: Normally a rolling pin is used
in the kitchen. However, under duress, a rolling pin
may be used as a pounding weapon and swung at a
foe. BCT is 1 day for a tinker.
Sap: A sap consists of roughly a handful of
sand wrapped in leather. The sap is then most commonly
used to sap someone in the head. BCT is 1
day for a weaponsmith.
Scissors: This tool consists of 2 parallel
blades connected at a central revolving joint. As
the 2 blades are brought together, objects are cut
apart. Scissors may be used combatively, if need be,
as a capable stabbing weapon. BCT is 1 week for a
blacksmith.
Scythe: This tool consists of a long, thin,
arching blade that is attached to the end of a pole.
Normally, a scythe is used as a tool for harvesting.
Combatively, a scythe may be used to attempt to
harvest the soul of a creature; it is a formidable slashing
weapon. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.