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The Complete Catalogue of Weapons Collected by Idrich Jorg, the Merchant and Maecenas. Updated and Illustrated

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Over the years I've collected a number of distinctive weapons from all corners of our world: Aldorian morgensterns, Skadian bludgeons, elven bozogans... Some of them are plain and unassuming. Others - mostly the ones from east - are the works of art, a source of possible pride for any craftsman. A reader who isn't familiar with warfare may ask whether this "primitive tool" can match a good old sword. There are few answers to this.

First of all, a mace is a perfect choice for a warrior who isn't experienced in fencing. A mace is easy to learn, easy to handle and maintain, and requires only two things - strength and dexterity. Secondly a mace is effective against mail and light armor. Heavy plates are not that easy but even if a mace fails to bash through them, a lucky hit can daze your opponent for a few precious seconds. And finally, maces don't get stuck in crushed armor and shields, which can be important in the thick of a fight...

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