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Chapter 9: Equipment
chance the bottle does not break.
c. If hurled against a soft, movable
object such as hay, there is a 95%
chance the bottle does not break.
2. If hurled during moderate or stronger
winds, the wick is 90% likely to be extinguished
before the bottle contacts the target.
Bow, Short: This 2-handed weapon consists
of a thin wooden pole and a tendon connecting
the 2 ends. When the tendon is attached to
both ends, the pole must be bent for it to reach.
This creates pressure on the tendon. This weapon
projects arrows at targets. Short bows are widely
known to be ineffective against armored humanoid
troops. It takes 2 rounds to load, aim, and fire. BCT
is 1 week for a bowyer.
Bow, Long: This 2-handed weapon consists
of a thin wooden pole made from yew, and has a
tendon connecting the 2 ends. When the tendon is
attached to both ends, the pole must be bent for it
to reach. This creates pressure on the tendon. This
weapon projects arrows at targets, and may require
up to 100 pounds of force to draw it. The long
bow is a new invention, it is fast, and surprisingly
effective at penetrating armor and creatures. It takes
2 rounds to load, aim, and fire. BCT is 2 weeks for
a bowyer.
Bucket: This weapon consists of a metal
or wooden structure and a handle. Normally, a
bucket is designed to carry liquids such as water. In
threatening situations, a bucket may be swung at a
foe. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Chain: This weapon consists of numerous
small metal links that are strung together one after
another. Chains are swung above the head and 1
end is whipped at a target. BCT is 1 week.
Chair: This 2-handed wooden weapon consists
of something crafted on which characters rest
their asses. In a threatening situation, a chair may
be picked up and swung at a foe, or it may be used
effectively to keep a foe at a distance. BCT is 2 days
for a carpenter.
Cleaver: This weapon consists of a handle
and a long, thick blade extending from it. The blade
has only 1 edge, but it has a lot of steel behind it.
Cleavers may be used in melee or missile combat.
BCT is 1 day for a tinker.
Club: This 1-handed weapon consists of a
piece of wood that is usually 2 feet in length. One
of the most ancient of weapons, it is commonly
used to bash creatures in the head.
Club, Great: This 2-handed weapon consists
of a piece of wood that is usually 4 feet in length.
One of the most ancient of weapons, it is commonly
used to bash creatures in the head. Mon-
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