Two-Handed Maces Treatise II
Description
| “ | Allows to learn some axe abilities. | „ |
Effect
Teaches :
Acquired From
- Sometimes sold by Gerlot, merchant in Mannshire.
- Sometimes sold by Bert, merchant in Osbrook.
- Always Sold by Unar, scribe in Mannshire.
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 familiarizing with the lessons of the Brynn campaign and, in particular, with the heroic feat of the Hawk Plume Company, which had successfully defended the Northern Gate for several hours.##However, it's worth remembering 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...##( . . . )
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