Maces Treatise I
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| “ | Allows you to learn some Mace abilties | „ |
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Over the years I've collected a number of pieces from all corners of our world: Aldorian morgensterns, Skadian bludgeons, elven bozdogans... Some of them are plain and unassuming. Others - mostly the ones from east - are the works of art, a source of pride for their craftsmen.
A reader who isn't familiar with warfare may ask a question: what advantages can this simple weapon have over a good old sword? There's actually quite a few of them.
First of all, a mace is a perfect choice for a warrior who isn't experienced in fencing. Maces are easy to learn, easy to handle and maintain, and require only two things - strength and dexterity.
Secondly, maces makes short work of mail shirts and light armor. Heavy plates are trickier, but even when maces fail to punch through them, a lucky hit can still daze the opponent for a few precious seconds.
Thirdly, maces don't get stuck in crushed armor and shields, which can be rather handy in the thick of a fight...
Fourthly... On the other hand, I'd rather not tire the esteemed reader by getting too verbose about this. For a change of pace, let's get a closer look at the short history of blunt weaponry...
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