HEAVY AXE
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SHORT: a single-bladed hook-nosed battleaxe
OTHER SHORT NOUNS: -
LONG:
A heavy two-handed battleaxe. The runes and ornamentation
clearly show this masterfully crafted item to be of dwarfish
origin. The single-sided axe-head is formed with a nose-like
extension to the blade which quite easily can even penetrate
the thickest platemail, not to speak of orcen skulls.
Runes that are said to improve the penetration abilities are
placed all around the blade, and runes that prevent breaking
are found on the shaft.
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The blade bears a large dragon-head ornamentation.
COMPONENTS:
BLADE
The axe-blade is ornamented with the image of a dragonhead.It was
imbedded in the blade with such skill that it looks almost lifelike.
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The dragon seems to be an important symbol for the owner, clearly
marking him a believer in Rokoon.
SHAFT
This axe-shaft is made from metal, not wood as usual. This
gives the weapon extra leverage in fighting. Finely crafted
dragons and falcons show that this weapon was either forged
by or for a follower of the god Rokoon.
For better grip in fighting, thin bands of suede are wound
around the shaft, ensuring a strong and secure grip even in
the heat of battle.