009. THE WEAPONS

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THE WEAPONS

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i. blades
ii. magical
iii. other

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a. longsword:

a very useful blad. It is over 15" inches in length. The hilt is made of wood or melted steel. The long blad is made of steel and mixed with silver that gives it that sheen and pure power. It has a flaw. Because it is so long it is usually only used by those who can lift it. This exudes lean mean and women in most cases.

b.sabre/saber:

The sabre or saber is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as well as the thumb and forefinger. Although sabres are typically thought of as curved-bladed slashing weapons, most are used for thrusting instead. The length of sabres varies, and most are carried in a scabbard hanging from a shoulder belt known as a baldric or from a waist-mounted sword belt.

c.katana (kah-tah-nah):

The katana (刀?) is a backsword. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. It has historically been associated with the samurai of feudal Japan, and has become renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability.

d.rapier:

A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally for thrusting attacks. It isn't that common as sabres or swords are more effective. Some still use rapiers though and they are easy to use for woman or the lean, or those who have not that much muscle mass or stamina.

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a. eaglesword:

a heavy sword with a curved double-edged blade. The hilt is made from bone and wood. The blade is made from the marrow of an eagle. Thus it's name. It is quite heavy as it is covered in castiron steel and bone. Only those experienced with using animal weapons should handle it. It seems to give the handler extra stamina in the heat of battle.

b. catseye blade:

a thin, light medium-sized blade. It is made of pure silver and steel, but the top shimmers yellow. It is around two or three feet in length, depending on how powerful it is. As a magical weapon it is rumored to allow a rider more speed in battle. The hilt of this weapen is engraved with a gold and black cats eye.