Phoenix RPG

When the character is first created, they will arm themselves with what they can afford. This will be a weapon common to their area. Most likely the character will be skilled with a commonly found weapon with which they could have been trained. If the character was raised in some out of the way place under special circumstances, they may be trained to use an uncommon weapon and even have one in their possession.

Typically, the weapon owned by the character, common or not, is a gift or inheritance. However, any player wishing to have their character start with an uncommon weapon must prepare a good story to explain how they acquired it. If the GO feels they story has been well thought out, they may allow the character to have it. Ultimately, it is the GO’s call.

Some weapons have single or double edges in the case of swords and bits in the case of axes. For the latter, a double bit would increase the damage and price by 50% and increase the speed by 1.

Prices are listed in gold pieces (1 gold = 10 thulium = 50 silver = 1000 copper).

Sharp

Weapon	MPD	Spd	Skill	Price	Notes
Dagger	20	1	K	5
Sword, Short	40	2	S [s]	10
Sword, Long	60	3	S [l]	15
Sword, Two-Handed	100	4	S [2]	25	Must have a minimum of 80 Phys to use; up to 10 points of STR can be used to lower this. Two-handed: no shield or second weapon may be used. Has a reach of 2.
Axe	30	2	A [s]	5
Axe, Broad Single Bit	60	3	A [l]	15	Must have a minimum of 80 Phys to use; up to 10 points of STR can be used to lower this. Two-handed: no shield or second weapon may be used.

Blunt

Weapon	MPD	Spd	Skill	Price	Notes
Punch	5	1	Varies	n/a	Half of damage is regained after 2 sequences.
Kick	10	2	Varies	n/a	Half of damage is regained after 2 sequences. Strength is applied at 150% as a damage bonus.
Club	30	1	B [s]	1
War Hammer	40	3	B [s]	25
Quarterstaff	50	3	B [l]	5	Two-handed: no shield or second weapon may be used. Has a reach of 2.
Mace	70	3	B [s]	20
Morning Star	80	3	B [s]	25

Polearms

All polearms require a minimum of 80 Physical or 70 Physical and 10 Strength to use and are two-handed weapons which prevents the use of shields or a second weapon. The head of the weapon is typically mounted on the end of a two or three metre haft; some are longer, such as the pike.

Also, those that require either the sharp or combination skill can be set to receive a charge. This means that the weapon is braced against the ground so that charging enemies strike them. Damage of this type is full MPD plus the weight damage of the opponent and their horse, if applicable. Because of their reach, damage is halved when used up close (< 2 m).

Weapon	MPD	Skill	Price	Notes
Awl Pike	100	P[p]	20	A long narrow spearhead on a haft 5-7 metres long.
Billhook	100	P[c]	30	A long, wide blade with a hooked end, used to pull opponents from horses.
Halberd	120	P[c]	40	An axe head combined with a top spike and a back with either a spike, hammer, or hook.
Pole-axe	120	P[s]	20	An axe head on a long haft.
Spetum	120	P[p]	55	A wide spear head with reverse curved side spikes.
Trident	90	P[p]	40	Three long prongs.
Voulge	100	P[s]	25	A long, wide, single-edged blade, mounted on the side near the top of the haft.

Projectile Launchers

Weapon	Distance	Price	Notes
Blowgun	10	3
Sling	100	2
Sling, Staff	150	5
	Std. Pull
Bow, Short	20	3
Bow, Long	30	5
Bow, Recurve	40	15
Bow, Cross (medium)	50	25	15cm draw length. Requires 4 moments to reload.

Ammunition

Weapon	MPD	Grams	Price / Sale Unit		Notes
Needle	5	n/a	1	Score	Usually used in conjunction with poison. Mail is ineffective against this type of ammunition
Sling stone	10	10	1	2 score
Sling bullet	20	20	1	Score
Bolt	30	10	2	Score
Arrow, Flight	40	10	4	Score
Arrow, Sheaf	60	15	6	Score
Arrow, Chisel	50	12	5	Score	Pierces plate (DR –2) Mail is ineffective against this type of ammunition. Does not cause damage on removal.

*Ammunition thrown by hand is considered to be at 25% MPD, i.e. a thrown sling bullet has a MPD of 5.

Thrown

Minimum thrown distance is half the MPD of the weapon minus twice the weight in metres.

Weapon	MPD	ROF	Kg	Price / Sale Unit		Notes
Dart	5	6	0.02	1	½ score	Usually used in conjunction with poison.
Throwing Knife	20	4	0.20	3	2	Both hands must be used for full ROF. Lighter and more aerodynamic than a dagger.
Throwing Axe	30	4	0.30	5	2	Both hands must be used for full ROF. Lighter and more aerodynamic than a normal axe.
Javelin	80	2	0.80	5	1