Two-Handed Maces Treatise II

Two-Handed Maces Treatise II Written by Berelon vir Mar

"An Essay on the Necessity of a Military Reform, Backed by Compelling Evidence and Indisputable Arguments. Part two" Allows you to learn the following Two-Handed Maces abilities: Forceful Slam Striker Stance Bonebreaker Reading this book grants some Experience.

The untimely death of Berelon vir Mar was a terrible blow to the Magistrate army: despite his advanced years, he retained an enviable understanding of military matters. 300

Description

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The untimely death of Berelon vir Mar was a terrible blow to the Magistrate army: despite his advanced years, he retained an enviable understanding of military matters.

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Effect

Teaches :

• Forceful Slam
• Striker Stance
• Bonebreaker

Acquired From

• Always sold by Valden vir Krenn, owner of Vir Krenn's Printing House in Brynn.

Book content

...Other than recruiting more pikemen, arming as many soldiers as possible with polehammers is perhaps the second most sensible thing to do. I believe the result will be more than worth the effort: well-trained soldiers, who can effectively hold their ground against both infantry and cavalry, will greatly bolster the Magistrate army. To all the incredulous, I recommend to look no further than at the lessons of the Brynn campaign and, in particular, at the heroic feat of the Hawk Plume Company, who managed to hold the Northern Gate for several hours against the overwhelming enemy forces.

However, it's worth mentioning that a polehammer isn't the same as a pike. It is its own distinctive weapon, requiring extensive training and battle drills to maximize its effectiveness. The emphasis should be made on teaching the recruits all manner of stances and after that - on properly explaining which situation calls for what solution...

See also

• Treatises
• Two-Handed Maces Treatise I
• Two-Handed Maces Treatise III