Maces Treatise I
| Maces Treatise I Written by Idrich Jorg |
| "The Complete Catalog Of Weapons Collected by Idrich Jorg, a Merchant and a Maecenas. Updated and Illustrated" Allows you to learn the following Maces abilities: Armor Break Onslaught Dazing Strikes Moment of Weakness Reading this book grants some Experience. |
Idrich Jorg is a distinguished Aldwynn weapon and armor collector who spent a fortune on his passion. The eccentric codger has never been in a real battle but can still discuss armaments for hours on end. 150 |
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| “ | Idrich Jorg is a distinguished Aldwynn weapon and armor collector who spent a fortune on his passion. The eccentric codger has never been in a real battle but can still discuss armaments for hours on end. | „ |
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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 the East - are the work of art, a source of pride for those who crafted them.
A reader unfamiliar with the matters of warfare may wonder: what advantages can this humble weapon offer over a good old sword? Quite a few, actually.
First of all, a mace is a perfect choice for a warrior who isn't experienced in fencing. Maces are easy to learn, simple to handle and maintain, and require only two things - strength and dexterity.
Secondly, maces make short work of mail shirts and light armor. Heavy plates are noticeably trickier, but even when a mace strike fails to punch through metal, 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. For a change of pace, let's have a closer look at the short history of blunt weaponry in general...
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