...e only barbarians active in the Empire this season. The [[Grendel]] send a great armada up [[the Brass Coast]] to [[Sarvos]] with magical speed. They do not ...silver plate, armed with great two-handed spears. The Highborn forces make great use of its central position to bolster their defences. They believe themsel

...ficing or assimilating their culture?" Nothing is off the table: new laws, great works, appraisals, rituals, constitutional change, eternals and more. We sh ...being the first to explore and map the sea of sorrows. I believe this is a great and worthy endeavour of much virtue, that would greatly support the Empire.

...ed knife, but it was a beautiful piece with an ornate hilt. One of the new weapons produced by the Black Forge, it looked sharp and deadly and she was making ...changed the subject. "You definitely going to join us now that you've got weapons of your own then?" he asked nonchalantly.

...bask in the glow of stained glass, to weep at plays, and to be inspired by great virtuous tales. Art begets virtue and virtue begets art. ...rom the now-blest Barrens shrine / Weary we walked / Great grief tempering great joy / One thing I know / That soothes a heavy heart / Is the gift of faithf

...e of. Of the things we can do if we only put our mind to it. Once we built great cities of architecture and beauty and splendour. Cities that lived and brea ...nt did ''not'' achieve a greater majority, but nonetheless has attracted a great deal of interest. With the nations of the Empire encouraged to look to the

Further north, but still on the west coast, the Empire brings to bear a great force of Imperial soldiers to [[#Homeward Bounders|meet the challenge]] of ...ut of Deer's Folly, the traitors hiding in plain sight unleash more subtle weapons. They seek to use betrayal, sabotage, assassination, and deception to weake

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When worn over armour, a surcote is a great alternative to a tabard - unlike a flimsy cotton tabard a fitted surcote wo ...r loose. It's different from the style above as the waist isn't fitted - a great choice to show off lots and lots of thick and heavy fabric. It has the majo

Two great dangers threaten Urizen from without, the perfidious [[Druj]] to the east, ...rtifications]] to protect the borders, or craft forges to smith the finest weapons of war. They conduct dangerous forays into enemy territory to bring back vi

...edles”. So valuable is the idea of the weapons as twins that wielders take great pains to make sure that they remain reflections of each others, ensuring th ...copying anything other than cosmetic changes to the physical shape of the weapons.

...reenwall|Greenwall]] stretch across the southern coasts of Kalsea, home to great herds of lowland cattle and upland sheep. Farms are common here, with handf ...west. Jotun warriors have always made great use of [[magic items|runebound weapons and armour]], but even for the western orcs the defenders of Skallahn seem

...rrounded by the nation of [[Wintermark]]. The territory is situated in the Great Vale, a bowl of mountains that surround both Hercynia and [[Skarsind]]. It The trees of Hercynia are ancient, and the soil of the forests is home to a great wealth of [[Materials#Dragonbone|dragonbone]] which for centuries was caref

...eld them. Despite being made of brass, they are as flexible and durable as weapons and armour forged from the finest [[mithril]] alloys. Unfortunately they on ...the rune [[Tykonus]], [[Lann]], and [[Pallas]], the constellation of [[the Great Wyrm]] (which represents the transformation that imbues these accoutrements

...equired a note on the [[Construct Iron Qanat II]] Senate motion that the [[great work]] is in Sobral Grasses not Yellow Chase. ...n edited to remove unnecessary references and make it clearer what kind of weapons and armour the sword scholars favour.

...cquire beautiful and valuable things - fine clothes and jewels, masterwork weapons and armour, expensive food and drink. The effect fades over the course of t ==Three Great Beasts==

...aption=In the hands of a skilled warrior these hatchets devastate enemy<br>weapons and shields.|width=300}} ...an|artisans]] devised these blades to allow warriors to mimic more closely great predatory beasts and thus more readily draw upon their power and courage. A

...the [[Suaq]] and [[Kallavesi]] warriors before the final battle. If these weapons are anything more than mythical, their locations today are unknown. ...lades are known as ''[[Summer]] Sickles'', a reference to legends of three great knights who quested into the Summer realm to slay three of the most fearsom

...ast twenty years when the Autumngale Striding felt that their place in the Great Dance was no longer to roam. Autumngale is situated in Greenfalls, Miaren a ...st north’ all weary travellers are welcome, as long as they agree to leave weapons and grudges at the entrance, splinterspear wayhouse is a place for rest and

...- we remember that wood burns but stone endures. This assembly calls for a great period of building - both to rebuild Reikos and to build a permanent legacy ...plar is to submit them to the Synod as someone who should be regarded with great respect, to revere and admire them, and someone who should be held in high

...ee a weapon as a tool to control the space around them; they prefer longer weapons with which they can keep an enemy at a distance. The Urizen disdain wrestli ...ess mage. Sentinels combine study of strategy, tactics, and the mastery of weapons and armour with knowledge of history, magic, religion and philosophy. Most

...rafted entirely outside, under the night sky, and it is said that if these weapons spend too much time indoors - or worse, underground - their enchantment fad ...e - have an almost superstitious dread of the Wastewalker's Howl; when the weapons were captured in battle they were destroyed, rather than being claimed by t

...armour#One-handed_Spear|one handed spear]]. The target ''cannot'' use an [[Weapons & armour#Implements|implement]] to deliver an empowered blow. ...ecipients can use this power to face what’s in front of them with a single great swing of their weapon. It can be cast on a single warrior but is intended t

...ppropriate than fancy patterns or embroidery. Medieval re-enactments are a great source of inspiration for the look and feel of the Marches territories - al Many [[alders]] take great pride in their ceremonial chains of office, sometimes referred to as "Chain

...[Navarr]] as part of a gift of herb lore given to those two nations by the Great Forest refugees as thanks for their assistance establishing themselves in [ ...rmour#Implements|implements]] such as [[Weapons & armour#Rods|rods]] and [[Weapons & armour#Staffs|staffs]]. It takes five seconds of [[appropriate roleplayin

...safely. In many places sheer cliffs rise steeply, and in others there are great shoals of sharp rocks just below the surface. ...d soldiers of the confederacy rule over the farmers and artisans. The best weapons and armour belong to the noble families, each of which traces a descent fro

...the size of an adult [[Mundane beasts#Oxen|ox]] with the forequarters of a great bird of prey and the hindquarters of a predatory cat. Despite their size, t ...cious and brave on the other. A black unicorn is sometimes used to suggest great passion, while blue and violet unicorns have been used in a few places to r

...ey spread the unvirtuous purpose of purity and bring this to our places of great feeling. When they are seen by the Vigilant citizens of the Empire, urge yo ...licting [[Heroic_skills#Mortal_Blow|lethal strikes]] with their Day-forged weapons.

...document was largely dismissed, but they are still widely considered to be weapons of ill-omen. ...spend the night in their hall. They say that the presence of these hateful weapons causes "bloody dreams" to disturb the minds of children and those already s

...trasted with stark colours like blood red or midnight blue. The surface of weapons and armour are often treated, dulling, darkening or painting the metal to p Weapons are heavy and solid, designed to withstand the most brutal impacts without

...hed her opponents (both barbarian orcs and dangerous creatures such as the great white dire beast Penju), but also terrified their companions into fleeing. ...the leader of the rebellion acquired one of these cleavers among the first weapons the rebels looted. The [[Worth]] of that cleaver, if it were located, would

...o those the ancestors deem worthy. Ghodi, even weak ones, are treated with great respect by the Jotun, but this pious attitude extends to others they deal w ...more cautious and more traditional than their southern cousins, and have a great deal of experience fighting the forces of [[Wintermark]] - they have been r

...armour, though this is to protect against the environment as much as enemy weapons. Clothes are suitable for people who live their lives in the wild forests. Navarr favour jewellery that represents the twisting journeys of the Great Dance. Knotted metalwork in either base or precious metals; rings, bracelet

...ortunities for creating anything larger. Any [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], [[great work]], or similar [[commission]] designed to produce [[green iron]], [[wel ...itional tracks for their ministry allowing them purchase some of the magic weapons and armour useful to Varushka's opportunists and mercenaries, and additiona

...- take up arms and fight for the [[orc|orcs]] as Jotun, or lay down their weapons and become thralls. The majority of Marchers who refused to flee chose to b ...to recapture Orchard's Watch and Overton during the Autumn Equinox, but at great cost.

===Crystal Weapons=== ...anterspire, and the [[Advisor_on_the_Vallorn#The_Great_Library_of_Hacynian|Great Library at Hacynian]] can both be targeted with this ritual. Phaleron has b

...d|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly fi ...Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such

...oured by warriors who know a little magic and want to be able to put their weapons and shields back together in a hurry after encounters with greataxe-wieldin ...these wands. The [[mend]] spell is seen as a means of preserving items of great [[Worth]], especially those already a little fragile from the rigours of ti

...hammer or mace. It is especially favoured by the [[Steinr]], who use it to great effect when fighting the well-armoured [[orc|orcs]] that infest the lands t ...roups, who sometimes call them ''Bull’s Eye Bait'' as skilful use of these weapons will open up the target for a deadly shot from allied archers.

...er of Cold Sun into their weapons to [[Calls#SHATTER|shatter]] shields and weapons although they are clearly only capable of doing so a limited number of time ...llies, not only healing and purifying their bodies, but also mending their weapons. Indeed, they seem not to differentiate between the two, doing whatever is

...erforms a few standard exploits like wrestling mountain lions and making a great spear from the tusk of a dire boar. ...o succeed and thrive in this new world, they would need sharper and harder weapons.

...le roaring or moaning. Most often the [[Wintermark|Winterfolk]] make these weapons in the form of long-hafted heavy axes, and batter their foes into submissio ...ut is valued especially for its ability to dominate the battlefield. These weapons are often take the form of spears or glaives, and marked with the rune [[Hi

...t craftsman is one who can make something elegant as well as sturdy. Their weapons and armour are often engraved or adorned, but they are not fatuous and do n <big>'''Weapons</big><br>

...acted in Spiral. At the heart of the territory is the {{Black Plateau}}, a great plateau of volcanic glass with a dire reputation. Artefacts from the {{Blac ...roken Shore]] came up through [[#Apulus|Apulus]] along the coast, and with weapons fashioned from the glass taken from the {{Black Plateau}} overran the defen

...r of deep tunnels going deep into the high peaks. Beneath the mountain lie great veins of mithril, which provide the Jarl of Kierheim with a significant por ...still have space to spare. According to local myths, the chasm was once a great lake which was drained when the ancestor Ulven challenged a troll king to a

...s|one-handed spear]], [[Weapons & armour#Great weapons|great weapon]] or [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms|polearm]] with which they are proficient. ...periences a powerful [[roleplaying effect]]; they feel a strong urge to do great deeds that will make them the centre of attention, the take particular plea

...the charge. A Kallavesi. Axe and rod his tools only: his soldiers were his weapons. ...is is a war, and the Empire’s fate is in your hands.  You have already won great victories, inspired tales which will pass into legend. Those legends will b

...worth by being used in significant events. The idea of storing an item of great worth in a museum, rather than keeping it in play, is anathema to most Impe The Imperial Orcs place great weight in [[Imperial_Orcs_culture_and_customs#Writing|writing]] - partly be

...and leather combine to give a realistic look. Medieval re-enactments are a great source of inspiration for the look and feel of Marches territory - although "Pride in small things, loyalty to great ones"

...apons and armour they could salvage.|title=Imperial orcs today still wield weapons and armour salvaged by their grandparents' generation|width=400}} ...aiding nearby slave enclosures, freeing other orc slaves and appropriating weapons and food for their growing band. Wherever Thrace's legion went, they offere

...y be given as gifts to spouses and trusted allies and friends who had done great service or favour. Worth is gained when an item is won in battle, so the st ...more items they possess, recounting its worth to those present. There is a great art to this recounting of worth, so most orcs who do not have the skill of

...em. Also known as a ''Sundering Axe'', their most common form is that of a great daneaxe wielded by a [[Varushka|Varushkan]] or [[Wintermark]] warrior, alth ...colloquially called ''Butterknives'' - a waggish reference to the way the weapons cut through steel as if it was butter. For a similar reason, some [[the Mar

...striking the opponent with both the weapon and the implement (usually a [[Weapons & Armour#Rods|rod]]) simultaneously when they employ its magic. {{Arcane Weapons}}

There is a great deal of competition between warlocks, apparently, over magical resources, a ...may come to enjoy the patronage of a powerful warlock and enjoy access to great wealth and prestige. Skilled [[Crafting skills#artisan|artisans]] are somet

...ed with deep delves that drop down far below the surface of the Realm into great mines. ...seeks to encourage others to do the same by mastering nature and building great cities and fortresses. If she had her way, the wilderness wound be tamed wi

The [[Imperial Senate]] is the most powerful of all the great bodies of the Empire and their powers are the most flexible and wide rangin ...cation|fortifications]], even an [[Imperial army|army]] (representative of weapons, armour, and other materials being handed over) can all legally be ceded to

...ials#Materials#Metals|valuable metals]]. Any [[sinecure]], [[ministry]], [[great work]], or similar [[commission]] designed to produce [[green iron]], [[wel ...f the South]] [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#Journeys_End|escorted a great number of Ossium orcs]], through Varushka to [[Skarsind]], to begin new liv

...between the vales are haunted by [[Varushkan_Monster|monsters]]. There are great expanses of deep wood and dark rugged wilderness where the rule of law is t ...d bardiches. This sets them apart from other Varushkans who tend to favour weapons that are also tools – the hammer, bow or spear and most especially the wo

...o fight as a unit in close formation. Chapters outfit their guardians with weapons and armour and most provide a surcoat adorned with the chapter’s heraldic ...r and short bows, and are not shy about engaging in close combat with hand weapons if the tides of battle make retreat-and-fire an unappealing option.

The target gains the ability to call [[Calls#CLEAVE|CLEAVE]] with a [[Weapons & armour#Rods|rod]] four times a day when they hit a target, following the ...Chastising_Touch|delivered]] to then [[Archmage of Winter]] Ematius of the Great Library of Ankarien by agents of the [[eternal]] [[Sorin]]. It was a gift i

...oncept. You can't be a grimnir who goes striding into the thick of battle, weapons in hand, because that not doing that is one of the things that defines a gr

The rich Marcher soil gives rise to great military strength and, after the recent recruitment of The Tusks, four of t ...trength is their loyalty and discipline; at their best a Marcher army is a great hedge of steel, moving inexorably forward like a harvest-gang through a fie

...inox 381YE]], the people of the Mournwold - including for the time being a great many orc thralls - were not shy about [[An_apple_that_falls|expressing thei ...ced off their land; the guarantee that this would not take place brought a great sense of relief.

...y the varied threats faced by the players; access to the Empire arsenal of weapons and armour for monstering with; support from the rest of the team on creati ...n hand to fix a clog that's a bonus, but certainly not required. This is a great role for someone who wants to provide a vital service but does not have the

...de much below a hundred. While the rite binds spirits quite effectively in great numbers, creating the initial conduit to draw forth Winter spirits is very ...forced to depart the corpse and return to the Winter realm. The undead use weapons, but they do not seem to be truly sentient - they are more like cunning ani

...e wild places, they embrace the Empire as an opportunity to be a part of a great civilisation again. Their cities still exist, buried in the depths of their ...oblems. The philosophy of the [[Navarr Culture and Customs#The Great Dance|Great Dance]] teaches that everyone has a place where they can prosper, and helpi

...]] of Miekarova are especially savage, and every few years or so gather in great hordes that sweep down out of the north, threatening the unwary and causing ...nd#Estermark|Krysse]]. Varushkan merchants regularly travelled east to the great market there, while adventurous Winterfolk traders and pedlars were a commo

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''Sanvar Isk'' does not appear to represent any of the great guilds or carta of the Autumn Realm. In the ''patois'' of some parts of [[T ...ikal seems to have become a firm ally of the [[Jotun]] providing them with weapons and warriors in their fight against the Empire. Despite this, the Bronze Ar

...e perfect costume, but the suggestions on this page will help to produce a great costume for Empire. * A great way to achieve the richness and the movement in Freeborn style is through c

...cial Facebook groups to ensure posts remain civil and relevant. They are a great place to chat with the game designers or the crew about any aspect of Empir ...h the game designers or the crew about any aspect of Empire then this is a great place for it.

...f the research]] of the [[Lepidus#Heirs of Lepidus|Heirs of Lepidus]], the great hall of the Sentinel was [[Consecration|consecrated]] with [[Liao#True Liao ...apters protect [[mine|mineworkings]], or enjoy good reputations for making weapons and armour - another reason that Casinea is considered a good place for ref

...e on the receiving end of a Scorpion's Sting survive to tell the tale. The weapons are often curved, in shapes reminiscent of scorpion tails or the fangs of v ...ate]] to remove the prohibition against this weapon. He cited the need for weapons to fight [[vallornspawn husks]] - creatures which are extremely susceptible

...mong those who thrive on the battlefield, so they often seek out inspiring weapons to accompany the armour such as a [[Triumphant Blade]]. ...r hardiest comrades before combining them to produce a patchwork armour of great [[Worth]] drawing on the resilience of all the past owners. In [[Wintermark

...er of every [[Barbarian|orc]] shaman in the [[Highguard_territories#Reikos|Great Forest of Peytaht]]. There have been mutterings that Merab may have been an {{Two-Handed Weapons}}

...lly popular with the cataphracts of the ''Thundering Tide''. They are also weapons favoured by brutal warriors, from the [[The Marches|Marches]] to [[Winterma Some of these weapons bear the rune [[Yoorn]], and in Wintermark they are sometimes called ''Reap

...re known for their use of [[Weapons & armour#two-handed weapons|two-handed weapons]]. Legions of [[Imperial Orcs]] often give tools such as this wand to their ...eper didn't feel scorn for them – they were just playing their part in the great cycle that would soon break down the signs of the battle that had been here

...[[Calls#IMPALE|IMPALE]] once per day with a [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapons|two-handed weapon]]. ...se, it allows those who wield [[Weapons & armour#Two-handed weapons|great weapons]] to strike a single devastating blow that will potentially maim or complet

...t use on battlefields, especially battles against enemies who favour great weapons (such as the [[Jotun]]), or who are supported by supernaturally strong auxi ...ad'' after the [[Paragons and Exemplars|paragon]] of [[Wisdom]] who forged weapons and armour out of ice, or ''The Runesmith's Forge'', or ''The Mystic Anvil

...h sacrificing ten lives to save a hundred, with using disease or terror as weapons. They choose the most effective course of action without experiencing any m ...ive turns them into monsters. Marisa Coulter from the Northern Lights is a great example of an often heartless character conflicted by her feelings for thos

...s adept at employing unorthodox - but effective - tactics. The force makes great use of venom and poison (both mundane and magical), as well as setting trap ...eashes their troops in a triumphant charge seeks great victory, but pays a great price. The army confronts the strongest enemy troops and the most defended

...to equip their soldiers, being forced to rely on seneschals to provide the weapons and armour their troops need. Seneschals, in turn, are forced to look to th

The first Marchers had few real weapons or pieces of armour between them. The Dawnish nobility fully expected them ...soon driven out of the few areas of high ground. The land would support no great households, but the hostile marsh was an effective deterrent keeping the ne

...job. As a consequence many wardens build up broad skills with a number of weapons, adjusting their weaponry to the needs of the battlefield. ...themselves and their allies with useful items such as amulets, talismans, weapons and armour.

...n and stretch velour. Often fabrics can be picked up from charity shops. A great place to get vibrant and detailed fabrics at a reasonable price are saree s ...e apper and lower arm to pull them in) but the bodice shape and skirts are great

...4634.c0.m322 this] eBay shop. About 2m of silver and black trim would do a great jewelled belt; they also sell shaped pieces designed to go on the necklines ...d some ecclesiastical trim (and leave off the headdress!) and you've got a great priest outfit!]<br>

...s help a Dawnish warrior seek glory.|title=A skilled wielder can use these weapons to [[Calls#CLEAVE|cripple]] or [[Calls#SHATTER|disarm]] unprepared opponent ...nded swords are very impressive when wielded by a knight in a harness of [[Weapons & Armour#Heavy Armour|full plate]], striding across the battlefield driving

...erials#Beggar's Lye|beggar's lye]] spawns warriors in blackened chain with great shields and maces. These effects are by no means universal. ...arches|Marcher]] [[Landskeeper|landskeepers]] who have used this ritual to great effect when vales or villages have been threatened by monsters, [[Feni]] or

During this period Adelmar continued to demonstrate a great thirst for knowledge. He befriended an itinerant [[Urizen]] scholar named N ...t to be beaten, he adapts his fighting style and targets the monster's own weapons and one by one, he hacks the talons from the beast's paws. He then slays th

...can resist their efforts to bring it to its ending. They are known to take great pleasure in destroying beautiful or precious things, and one of the few boo ...known to be especially jealous of other Winter eternals, and seem to take great glee in thwarting them and rewarding those who steal from or confound their

...their costume conveys the image of a rich and powerful noble. It is also a great way to introduce a lone character who is looking to join a noble house in-c ...D Empire events. You will have epic opportunities for battles as part of a great army fighting the orcs, but you won't be going off on a lone quest to slay

You may only use this skill with a suitable weapon - such as a great sword, Dane axe, or a two-handed hammer or mace. You cannot use this skill ...although a great weapon can be between 42" and 60" long - you cannot use a great weapon shorter than 48" with this skill.

...self and a high-flying eagle, while one who wishes to grant their comrades great strength might compare them to a flood, storm, earthquake or herd of wild b ...d for a time by carving them with runes, during which time they are potent weapons of war if they can be controlled. Unfortunately they are difficult to take

...pecially appropriate to military and political leaders, but they also make great champions and representatives for groups. Bands of changelings work well, t ...and strong. They seek out the best clothing, the best armour and the best weapons.

...rinciple, Freeborn National Assembly, Summer Solstice 382YE, Upheld with a Great Majority 74 - 0"> Our courageous and wise kohan and hakima have passed the ...gin to gather wherever the army is to be raised. They will bring their own weapons and armour, and work to train new recruits as the army is being mustered.

...Navarri scout|align=right|width=600|caption=Dawnish children are allowed a great deal of freedom to play -and to get into mischief.}} ...or work for their parents until they are of age, but instead are allowed a great deal of freedom to play. It is a parent's responsibility to educate their c

As of writing, I still don’t know what weapons or armour I want to use on the battlefield. My guiding principle here is th One great thing about late medieval mercenaries is that they were really well documen

The marshes of Kallavesa are the final resting place of the great heroes and heroines of Wintermark. Alone of all previous Emperors and Empre ...d Wintermark warriors that is also the heart of a strong Winter [[regio]]. Weapons are hung there of warriors who died with their quests uncompleted. It’s s

...m with the bones of [[Mundane_beasts#Dire_Beasts|dire beasts]], especially great wolves. Hunters, bounty hunters and [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thie

...often seem superstitious and unpredictable. They are known to have made a great study of summoning and communicating with the spirits of the dead - a pract ...eager to work for any wage or the possibility of patronage from one of the great clans or houses. Drug use is common among the lowest tiers of Axou society,

...known as a ''Volhov's Cane'', and disingenuous itinerant magicians make a great deal of how important it is for them to keep their staff with them at all t ...ful for driving back foes who get inside the guard of their comrades’ long weapons. Occasionally a [[Landskeeper]] will fight alongside a household for their

...f the art of pushing forward while defending himself and his allies with a great shield – the “gentle push” of the name. Some magicians involved in th ...Exemplar)|Bolstering Bill]] with their well-known affection for two-handed weapons would be poor choices.

...agreement by the participants, but usually both parties will use matching weapons and fight until one party submits or is too wounded to continue. It is acce The Reckoners of the great rivers are dominated by several families with strong [[merrow]] and [[naga]

*'''Heroic calls usually represent physical blows of great strength or skill''' Heroic calls are most commonly used to represent physical blows of great strength or skill. A highly trained warrior may strike down an enemy with t

* '''Form:''' Weapon. Takes the form of a [[Magic_items#Weapons|ritual staff]]. You must be holding this item in hand to use its magical pr ...etimes one of these thoughts will be caught inside the flesh of one of the great clams that dwells there and as the years go by the idea is coated with ever

...e perfect costume, but the suggestions on this page will help to produce a great costume for Empire. ...than one year's use out of them. Small coifs, made as described above are great for keeping the sun off a baby's head and simple straw hats can also be use

...s with [[Weapons & armour#Pole-arms|pole-arms]] against enemies with short weapons, or to pin down skirmishers so that [[Combat skills#Marksman|archers]] can ...ual might include runes, especially [[Hirmok]]. Beasts such as spiders and great serpents that crush their prey may be mentioned, and some [[The Brass Coast

...re onto a better path. The risk is that without the light of knowledge the great experiment can only end in darkness and failure. ...rmed combatants.''' When the Urizen think of martial skills, they think of weapons. Wrestling or even touching your enemies is a distasteful idea. Much better

...or melee weapon with which they are proficient, with the exception of a [[Weapons & armour#Pike|pike]]. ...especially vulnerable to capture, or to defeat if they are wielding short weapons. It is sometimes called ''The Thief-taker's Net'', and used to stop fleeing

The Navarr consider surprise to be one of the most effective weapons to use in battle, so they are particularly wary of being caught unawares. T There is a great deal of similarity between the oaths of the Thorn and those of the brand or

This ritual [[enchantment]] empowers any warrior with great skill. It is a powerful effect that can turn provide a green recruit with t ...th the target and their armoury. A ritualist might trace matching runes on weapons and warrior, or might anoint them with a mixture of blood and oil. A toast

Verys is sometimes used to embody the idea that the great should command the weak, either by seeking its fealty or by crushing it com ...e, warriors and soldiers bear Verys as a touchstone. It appears on armour, weapons and shields, and is a common symbol worn as a tattoo or brand.

...[Delver_of_the_Depths#Lorenzo.27s_Deep_Pockets|Lorenzo's Deep Pockets]] (a great sinkhole with many names located in the north-west of the Empire). They con ...est resources]] from the grateful Dreamers as they are provided with spare weapons and armour and the training to use them effectively.

{{One-Handed Weapons}} ...one last chorus of hammer-strikes the blade was gathered up in tongs and a great cloud of steam rose up with a hissing noise into the dusk air. A few more

Great Kiri! Axe-maid! The best of our hall!<br /> Ice-crafty Suaq-scouts, Steinr-line weapons high,<br />

...h case, a different ritual would be required to restore the magic of those weapons. Likewise, ritual magic could be used to replenish the use of a suit of [[T On occasion, when the need is especially great, a [[Groups#Covens|coven]] may use [[spontaneous magic]] to replenish the p

...it had him feeling right again in no time. Neither shoulders nor ribs felt great, but they’d do, thanks to stubbornness. For the sake of the man who gave

...journeyed west and they became known as [[the Marches]]. They had no real weapons or armour, and the nobility fully expected them to be slaughtered by orcs o The story of Dawn's admittance to the Empire is considered one of the great romantic epics. Numerous songs, poems, stories and plays are written about

...m of scalemail, calling is “Drake-scale” after the [[Mundane_beasts#Drakes|great reptiles]] which plague the region. Occasionally it is also called “Wyver ...ntified that she was the one bearing the artifact blades, a pair of lethal weapons that would be of far more use in the tribe's hands than some pathetic human

It's great to use favours in any ritual magic used by Dawnish magicians to create an e Traditionally, girding refers to donning armour and readying weapons before a battle, but in Dawn it is used to describe preparing for a challen

...ce per day with any [[Weapons_%26_armour#Weapons|melee weapon]] except a [[Weapons & armour#Pike|pike]]. ...get. Legendary warriors, especially those who fought and triumphed against great odds, are often invoked as are [[Paragons and Exemplars]] of warlike mien.

...tual magic to make a subject immune to the blows of swords, bows, or other weapons. There are many rituals that make a subject stronger, allowing them to suff It is not possible to use ritual magic to duplicate the effect of a [[great work]] - that is, to create a pool of resources that are distributed betwee

...e each day with any [[Weapons_%26_armour#Weapons|melee weapon]] except a [[Weapons & armour#Pike|pike]]. ...necessary, are often invoked as are [[Paragons and Exemplars]] who showed great patience

...nd then place your hot billet therein 'that hardening is good for all hand-weapons'. We do not mix lead with marrowort and straw, heat it upon a rock under th

...s courageous, they commit themselves to every challenge, matching wits and weapons against worthy foes, forging victory from adversity on the anvil of the nor The Winterfolk are three great peoples - the wise [[Kallavesi]], the bold [[Steinr]] and the clever [[Suaq

...gainst each other using any [[Weapons & armour#Weapons|melee weapon]] or [[Weapons & armour#Implements|implement]], at will, for the duration. ...t city was purged of their presence caused a traitor to putrefy and rot in great agony while still alive.

...h in the Senate is no different to a victory on the battlefield. Words are weapons, you employ them to reinforce your positions, defend your allies, and cut d ...lous character will be less popular but can be more effective and create a great challenge for everyone who roleplays with you.

...the favoured shape, decorated with personal or household devices. Missile weapons are rare, and regarded with some suspicion. Despite their obvious uses, it' ...ith other, similarly minded knights, and often dedicate themselves to some great quest or higher cause that they know can never be completed. If such groups