Weapons of the Empire

THese are the weapons used commonly amongst imperial Citizens and the military. Imperial Military

Long Swords
Longswords are the standard weapon for footmen of the Empire's military force and a very popular choice for mercenaries, adventurers and brigands with a decent budget. Longswords are somewhat larger than mere broadswords and are more dangerous against larger creatures.

Longswords are rarer than broadsword on the common market and thus on are generally only easily available in towns.
 * Local Price: 15g
 * Imported Price: 22g
 * Resale Value: 8g

Bastard Swords
Bastard swords or two and a half hand swords are a variety of longsword with an extended hilt that allows the sword to be used with one or both hands depending on the wielder's prefferance. The name come from the fact it is between one and two-handed swords.

Bastard swords are rare outside of Cities or Towns with specialized shops.
 * Local Cost: 25g
 * Imported Cost: 40g
 * Resale Value: 15g

Short Swords
Short Swords are technically more of a glorified and over-sized dagger, at about two feet in length with a double edge. Short Swords are popular with Citizen of Orosus, Rogues and as a secondary weapon of Archers, Crossbowmen and light infantry.
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Sabre/Saber
Sabers are fine blades that are popular amongst aristocrats, nobles and swashbuckers. They are also very popular with Dorethirs. Sabers are fast weapons and quite deadly too.

Sabers are hard to find outside Towns with high amounts of elves or Cities.
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Broadsword
Broadswords are a very popular choice for self-defense amongst the Citizen of the empire and are used extensively by both civilians, militias and criminals. It is easily definable by it's short and thick blade. Overall lenght is 3 and 1/2 feet. The weapon is extremely common and generally available at any weaponsmith.


 * Local Cost: 10g
 * Imported Cost: 12g
 * Resale Value: 5g