all weapons descriptions that needed updating and formalizing are found below.
Bone Shiv: Crafty are the Lightfoot using the left over bones from a meal as a weapon.
Poignard: A long dagger that is often mistaken for a sword. Of course, it can also be carried en-suite with a sword as a backup weapon. It’s light, deadly, but most of all elegant.
Dragon Dagger: Take two dragon bones, fuse them together to a steel spine and you have crafted the ultimate dagger. This weapon should be a part of any serious warriors inventory.
Machete: The most rudimentary of all the long blades, it is broad, heavy and not very sharp. It is designed to help explorers hack their way through dense vegetation and to craft rudimentary objects.
Spatha: A long straight sword prized for its speed and slashing ability in close combat which makes them a desired weapon for many races, especially the war hungry Mythos.
Bastard Sword: Whether you're referring to the sword or the wound it just inflicted, the bastard is a damage dealer. A blade that is equally functional for either a defensive or an aggressive style of combat. Combine it with a shield to really appreciate the bastard's effectiveness on the battlefield.
Adarna Sword: This type of sword was re-named after the great Leaf-born leader who is believed to have cast down the last uprising. According to legend, he was the most powerful Leaf-born of an age gone by. Where the weapon itself was quite standard in past ages, now it is a rare artifact of a lost time. Many copies of the style are available but none match the power, speed and balance of the original swords.
Dragon Blade: Crafted in a similar way to the Dragon Dagger but on a larger scale. Dragon bone makes this weapon nigh impossible to break. It carves through flesh like a Norsk through snow chasing his favourite meal.
Jian: A double-edged straight sword that is a favourite among trainers due to its lightweight and ease of use. The Jian is a basic sword for beginners but will still carve up an enemy if you know how to use it.
Claymore: For those who wish to study two-handed swords more seriously, the Claymore demonstrates what large blades can offer in the hands of capable wielders.
Battle Sword: A renowned weapon frequently seen in wars as an exceptional crowd-clearing instrument of destruction. The damage inflicted with this sword is not to be underestimated.
Giant Sword: Named so because of its size and popularity with the Giant tribe, this sword can only be wielded by the strongest beings in Agonia. Many brave warriors have fallen victim to wielders of this enormous and imposing blade.
Dragon War Sword: Shield and bone do little to slow this gargantuan blade. Made from sharpened dragon bone and the finest steel available. Extremely rare are these weapons and highly coveted among the Giant and Norsk tribes. When they do make an appearance it’s usually on the battlefield halving bodies in one swoop.
Scythe: A curved blade attached to a long wooden handle, this weapon is used as effectively for reaping grain as it does lives.
Poleaxe: "Poleaxe is a good weapon, see laddie. It’s essentially an axe on top of a pole...can't go wrong with axes, my boy." Dwarr warrior speaking to a novice.
Voulge: The voulge is like a cleaver on the end of a long pole. It's good for keeping your enemies at a distance while you attack, but can be unwieldy in the hands of an inexperienced warrior.
Bardiche: A tall and well-made blade, which is designed to provide maximal strength in a single blow, if swung correctly. The blade is fixed to a staff taller than most Nuruk. A steel spike fixed to the base of the staff means it can be used as a spear as well.
Dragon Razor: A double bladed staff whittled from a single Dragon femur, a deadlier polearm there is not. The leather grip, situated in the middle, leads to needle-like spikes and razor sharpened blades at either end. This is no weapon for the unseasoned warrior.
Bamboo Blowpipe: If you dare to call this weapon "primitive" in front of a Leafborn you're likely to get an earful on Tribal Minimalism. What looks to you like a crudely carved piece of bamboo is, to a Leafborn, the prime example of art and innovation in a survival context. Beyond its historical relevance and hand-painted symbolic patterns however, the Bamboo blowpipe just plain gets the job done.
Horn Windpipe: More sophisticated than it's bamboo counterpart, this elongated, bronze-detailed, hand-carved blowpipe is a testimony to the timelessness of traditional Leafborn design and would make a lovely addition to any connoisseur's weapon-rack.
Battle Flute: This style of blowpipe was originally developed for the Leafborn Guard, the closest thing to a military Leafborn culture has ever produced. It was a body charged primarily with defending the great forests from unwelcome visitors, however they also served as bodyguards to the Leafborn Elite on diplomatic missions to other tribes capitals. The weapon's polished iron tube is inserted inside a thin wooden casing. It is designed with precision shooting and durability in mind.
Sacred Wood Flute: Only the Leafborn and their rapport with nature would even think of crafting a weapon from sacred wood. It is believed that the lumber somehow makes the weapon more deadly given its sacrosanct nature. Another benefit is one of aesthetic quality.
Ivory Storm Flute: Considered a fabulous material for fashioning ornate ornaments to adorn one’s mantelpiece ivory has another significant purpose. Behold the Ivory Storm Flute a blowgun with intricate carvings that are pleasing to the eye, the eye you’re about to lose because of it. “This is no ornament, madam. Why, these weapons deserve a place in the bloodiest of battlefields and most certainly are not fit for your mantelpiece. Now, good day to you!” - Lightfoot trader.
Stone Hatchet: This lightweight axe is used primarily to chop or chip away at wood. Although it's flat head also allows you to use it as a mallet in some instances, providing you have a set of chisels at your disposal.
Bronze Hatchet: An axe with a wooden handle that has a strong and large blade at the top. Widely considered the standard tool of lumberjacks the bronze hatchet can be rather effective on flesh and bone as well. Choppy chop!
Cleaver: "So named because it is used to cleave limbs from the body. Many a warrior that behold a skilled Dwarr waving one about will back down from duels knowing that losing an arm, leg or even your head to one of these axes is displeasing." ~ Leafborn teacher to her students.
Blackthorn Axe: A slightly longer handle and heavier single blade, counterbalanced by a short but brutal spike. Its popularity knows no bounds amongst the Norsk warriors who cherish the axes power and effectiveness. "We designed it with an extra length handle to provide extra leverage, which increases the attack power." – Norsk woodworker consulting a crowd of potential buyers.
Dragon Axe: The axe has a long yet simple history. One that demonstrates that as a tool or weapon this shaped combination of wood, steel and stone has served the human species well. Some designed with the tradesman in mind, some the warrior, some made a name for themselves on the battlefield, but none are more legendary than the Dragon Axe. It would be a fatal mistake to find yourself on the wrong end of this axe.
Wood Axe: The first design ever for a combat axe. It hasn't lost its effectiveness over time, but better designs have rendered this axe nearly obsolete. It is now considered more a tool than a weapon.
Broad Axe: One of the earliest designs of an axe it is heavy with a broad blade suited purely for wielding with two hands. Whilst this axe would make short work of many trees it is designed to kill people not cut trees. It is unwieldy with the shear size of its blade in the wrong hands.
Battle Axe: A double bladed axe, it is the weapon of choice for most Norsk axemen. "These maneuvers will double your productivity on the battle field, recruits. Now, swing forward, back - see it works both ways!" - Norsk weapons trainer.
Ancient Axe: Bronze and steel melt together to combine one of the most fearsome weapons in Agonia. The recipe, handed down through generations of Dwarr smithys, is said to be as old as the Dwarr tribe itself. Small shields and cheap armour put up little resistance against the devastating swing of an Ancient Axe.
Giant Dragon Axe: Few warriors have faced this axe and lived to tell the tale. “A harrowing experience it is, my friend, to step up and face an enemy who halves bodies before you.” - One-legged Kiith veteran.
Short bow: A small bow that is useful for hunting small game or fighting up close. It is easy to use, but not very effective in combat.
Hunting bow: A lightweight bow, which is slightly more powerful than the short bow. Good for long expeditions, but no dragon tamer.
Long Bow: "For centuries the Leafborn have defended their forests with bows fashioned from the very trees they swear to protect. They maintain this pact with nature all their lives, taking only that which they need. And in return, they believe, the Ancients send them the gift of magic. No one knows for certain where they draw their power. Some say that the Leafborn need no skill in archery, just a target in their sights. The sacred wood does the work." - Nuruk fletcher to her students.
Desert bow: These bows derive their strength from a composition of materials, which allow them to be much more compact than a long bow and yet retain the same power and accuracy. The smaller, lighter bow is favoured among Nuruks who never stop traveling. In my experience you won't see or hear an arrow from a Desert bow until it's too late. Keep that shield up!
Dragon Bow: The heaviest of the bow family and for good reason. No other bow matches the power of this long ranged recurve. These bows put enemies down at a range that other bows simply can't reach. Forget your shield, start running in a zig-zag fashion and pray to the Ancients your pursuer is a little off today.
Bastons: Essentially two straight sticks made from cane, bastons are used as implements for training before wielding bladed weapons. "What? You thought we'd let you swing two blades about like a madman from the start? Think again youngen." – Mythos weapons trainer.
Sai: The sai is a melee weapon typically used by the more agile tribes. A blunted metal baton with two curved prongs projecting from the handle used for trapping and blocking opponents advances. The sai is next level of training for the Mythos, Nuruk or Leafborn greenhorn.
Butterfly Swords: Two short swords that can be concealed in the arms of your cloak. Butterfly swords allow great maneuverability during close-quarters fighting. Each set is crafted for individual warriors to suit their needs. Weight and balance are delicate issues when spinning blades that fast. They say the blades spin as silent and fast as butterfly wings, hence the name.
Daisho: "Daisho form - same as Katana. Daisho size - smaller than Katana. Daisho speed - fastest sword in Agonia. Daisho cost - more than you can afford young Leafborn. Come back when you make friends with rich Lightfoot." - Gilorn Blackforge - Specialized Dwarr Daisho blacksmith.
Bhuj: The ultimate dual sword combination is the Bhuj. Longer than Butterfly swords, they take some skill to wield in a fight but essentially their effect is the same. A flurry of shining steel that strikes with high accuracy to sever a leg or an arm from the body.
Club: This is the most basic of weapons. It's just a blunt piece of wood used for clobbering people. It is said to be a favorite weapon for the Giant smithys to craft due to its simplicity and dependency on raw strength.
Mallet: More than just a plank of wood, the mallet is used by craftsman as a tool more than a weapon. Pulverizing something to death may not have the same charm as a slicing it up with a sword but it is by no means less effective.
Mace: The mace is not only good at clobbering monsters, but excellent at busting ribs, armour and caving in skulls through the sturdiest of helmets.
Morningstar: "The last thing I saw was that ball coming for my head, reflecting the sun and shining like a star in the morning" – Injured Giant weapons trainer.
Dragon Bone Mace: To the uninitiated, this weapon looks like an ornate two-handed hammer, but to those with the appropriate knowledge, skill, and strength, this fearsome weapon crafted from the bones of legendary creatures is not only wieldable with one hand, but also capable of delivering blows to victims that, even after resurrection, never properly heal.
Stone Pick: "If you ever have to choose between giving up your wife and giving up your stone pick, my boy, you ain't fit to be a Long-beard. There ain't no woman alive that'll treat ya better than this Stone pick." - Dwarr smithy training his apprentice.
Pickaxe: Ordinarily used to search for minerals and ores by breaking up rocky surfaces. A pickaxe is surprisingly efficient at embedding in an enemies chest even with armour. However, it is still only a pickaxe and your street credibility will suffer for it. Come back with a mangler if you want to impress a Giant or two.
Mangler: A war hammer so named due to the consequences of its application in the field of battle. Put simply, swinging one of these leaves a trail of carnage. "You no pick up mangler lest you want to mangle!" - Giant elder addressing his kin.
Nailed Log: Dwarr smithys spend years honing their craft. They pride themselves in producing intricate and ornate weapons that strike awe and wonderment in those that behold them. Giants on the other hand see no use for beauty. It's a log with a lot of nails in it and it's just as effective as a war hammer. I'm told it hurts if you sit on it, which is a rather common occurrence sadly. Ah, what would there be to laugh at without Giants?
Dragon Tibia: Quite simply a dragons tibia. No one can accuse Giants of over engineering their weapons. However, don’t let this lure you into a false sense of security. A Giant wielding a dragon tibia is a terrifying sight.
Whip: Essentially a tool for discipline. Whether it be an adolescent, animal or your better half the whip yields satisfactory results.
Grain Flail: Traditionally a tool for separating grain it comprises of two long wooden rods connected by a short chain. The Norsk tribe recognized its effectiveness in combat and uses it regularly as a low-risk training weapon.
Nunchaku: Two small wooden or metallic rods connected with a chain. Please for the love of all things holy, take the time to learn the art of this weapon carefully. I will say I told you so when your eyes are watering after a misplaced swing lands between your legs.
Flail: A long wooden handle with a heavy spiked ball at the end of a chain. Very deadly, very easy to lose an eye or worse.
Dragon Flail: Imagine the carnage a flail leaves behind in the hands of an seasoned warrior. Now imagine a larger, heavier and almost indestructible version of that. Behold the dragon flail. Now, run!
Primitive Spear: This is basically just a semi-straight stick sharpened at one end. "Quick tip, keep the pointy end facing away from you, there's a good lad." - Kiith spear master.
Hunting Spear: A long staff with a sharp iron point at one end, not very effective in combat but it will get you out of trouble. Mostly designed to be thrown at a Frost Ox or some other poor creature that is about to become your supper.
Pike: The pike is designed to deliver a thrusting attack at an opponent from behind a shield. Its great length is used to keep your enemy at a safe distance while inflicting heavy damage.
Death Spetum: "Legends have it that this spear was once wielded by death himself. The souls of those it kills are captured by the weapon and increase its potency to kill in the first blow. It is said that when someone of great enough evil wields this spear the blade of pure steel will run freely with the blood of its many past and present victims." - Nuruk matriarch telling a bedtime story.
Dragons Toothpick: These weapons are said to be the most powerful weapons created by the Mythos tribe. The legend can be found in the ancient text of Leafborn who tell of their creation: "And then the Mythos came to our forests. They cut down the trees, trampled the flowers and brutally slew the animals living within. They took the wood, carved it into weapons attaching a dragon tooth to the end and gave them to their greatest warriors. The trees were gone from our forests, yet some of their magic remained within the weapons of their wood." In fact these weapons are made exclusively from steel, but don't let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Work Bands: Leather wraps that support the wrist and protect the knuckles from laceration. Worn by Lightfoot when crafting objects and by Nuruks in their annual fist fighting competition.
Nailed Fist: Used during hand-to-hand combat, only the bravest of warriors dare to get that close to their enemy.
Jawbreaker: Jawbreakers fit inside the palm to make the fist solid and are designed to give that extra bit of crack to your hook. They're illegal in Nuruk fist fighting tournaments but that doesn't stop contenders using them.
Molemitts: Originally designed by Dwarrs to be used for excavating soft soil in the search of jewels and gems. They have been adapted as a weapon for brawlers, or those who like to get up close and personal.
