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Post by Seth on Jan 25, 2007 13:09:17 GMT 10
Warriors Guide to Weaponry: Volume 1:
Foreword:
Written by Gilgamesh
This tome was made to perfect the fighting art of warriors by giving them an insight into the workings of weapons. It was my intention to make this a guide for both beginners and hardened warriors alike. Blacksmith’s like myself want to be acknowledged for the fine weapons we created, but one would only compliment our products if he or she is skilled with the weapon. Thus I created this guide. I hope it will enlighten you on all your endeavors.
**Coming soon**
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Post by Seth on Jan 25, 2007 13:11:19 GMT 10
Warriors Guide to Weaponry: Volume 2:
**Coming soon**
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Post by Seth on Jan 25, 2007 13:14:35 GMT 10
Warriors Guide to Weaponry: Volume 3: The Dagger
Daggers:
These come in small variety. A dagger is a double-edged knife used for a stabbing, thrusting motion and usually have a tang that extends into the handle along the centre line of the blade. In most circumstances, warriors carry them as secondary weapons because they aren’t to reliable in heavy combat. They have a short range and nearly no chance of penetrating armour, unless the cut was made in a gap between armour plates.
Daggers should only be used as primary weapons if the weilder specializes in daggers and agility. These warriors usually carry dual daggers, warriors like assassins and stalkers. Stalkers are known to love the dual wielding feel, while assassins prefer the daggers ability to endure stealth. yes, stealth is an ideal trait for the dagger, because it is light, small and doesn’t make much noise.
If one were to use a sword for stealth, he would have to take it out of its sheath (which creates an amount of noise) then sneak up on the victim making sure the swords blade is not obstructing anything to prevent further noise, and finally deliver the killing blow, which would require force. One should only slice a throat with a dagger, the victim would notice a swords blade getting ready to slice his throat and would start to struggle.
With a dagger, stealth is simple. Simply grab your dagger, if it is in a sheath, remove it first which shouldn’t make as much noise nor take as long as removing a sword from a sheath, then sneak up on the victim, and quickly slice the throat or deliver any other type of killing blow. Overall, daggers should only be used in special situations, unless the wielder is agile and specializes in the dagger.
I once saw a man fending himself against a minor monster while traveling on a highroad. this man was tall and thin, with long not grey, but silver like hair. He had a leather armour chest and long leather trousers. This was no ordinary man, this was a fighter. He drew two daggers from sheaths tied behind his lower back and perfomed several dual dagger techniques which I regard as quite impressive.
He was obviously skilled with the twin blades, for example, when the beast struck, he was agile enough to stab its torso and dodge the attack at the same time. The dagger he stabbed to monster with was stilled lodges in its chest. The man then ran like lightning with only his left dagger, dodging its attacks. His speed was impeccable, undeniably stunning. Finally, the beast’s rage burned out enough to notice the dagger, still in its chest. Thus, the creature hesitated and in that instant, the agile warrior ran at it head on and stabbed him with his secondary dagger also in the chest, then pulled both out and simultaneously stabbed them both upwards into the creatures bottom jaw.
The beast didn’t have time to react to that finishing blow. when I finished spectating from afar, I approached the man and discussed the ways of the dagger with him for countless hours. I was even asked to smith special blades for this man. Oh what an honor it was to create daggers for such an experienced, agile, dagger-warrior such as himself.
-Gilgamesh
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