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The European Bronze Age Sword……………………………………………….21
48-JLS-0069 The Virtual Armory Interactive Qualifying Project Proposal Submitted to the Faculty of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation by _____________________________ ____________________________ Patrick Feeney Jennifer Baulier _____________________________ Ian Fite February 18th 2013 Professor Jeffrey L. Forgeng. Major Advisor Keywords: Higgins Armory, Arms and Armor, QR Code 1 Abstract This project explored the potential of QR technology to provide interactive experiences at museums. The team developed content for selected objects at the Higgins Armory Museum. QR codes installed next to these artifacts allow visitors to access a variety of minigames and fact pages using their mobile devices. Facts for the object are selected randomly from a pool, making the experience different each time the code is scanned, and the pool adapts based on artifacts visited, personalizing the experience. 2 Contents Contents........................................................................................................................... 3 Figures..............................................................................................................................6 Introduction ……………………………………………......................................................... 9 Double Edged Swords In Europe………………………………………………………...21 The European Bronze Age Sword……………………………………………….21 Ancient edged weapons prior to the Bronze Age………………………..21 Uses of European Bronze Age swords, general trends, and common innovations -
Inventory and Survey of the Armouries of the Tower of London
THE ARMOVRIES OF THE TOWER OF LONDON MCMXVI McKEW PARR COLLECTION 1 MAGELLAN and the AGE of DISCOVERY PRESENTED TO BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY • 1961 INVENTORY of the ARMOURIES 1915 (VOLUME II : OFFENSIVE ARMS.) Plate XXVI BI954. ¥n.72 m 217 W 78 ¥0 951 ^Jn81 -501.214 ¥n.56 101.933 ^^^\^^^/l^?Vg^. : INVENTORY AND SURVEY OF THE Armouries OF THE Tower of London BY CHARLES J. FFOULKES, B.Litt.Oxon, F.S.A. CURATOR OF THE ARMOURIES Volume IL LONDON Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office THE ARMOURIES OF THE TOWER OF LONDON. 221 CLASS VH : STAFF WEAPONS. Boar Spears. 1-45. Military Boar Spears' (Early XVIth Century).—The blades are leaf-shaped, with strongly marked central ribs, and vary in length from I4in. to i8in., and in width, at the broadest part, from 3^in. to ^^^ 3fin. They bear the Tudor Rose, pounced roughly on both sides, ^^ formerly gilt, and are stamped with the maker's mark. They are probably the weapons carried by " The King's Spears," the Royal ^°^' ^~'^^- Bodyguard enrolled by Henry VHI, which at a later date became the Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms. 1547. Bore speares wt. asshen staves trymed zot lether iiij'''' xv. 1676. Boar Spears, Spanish " 196. 1688. (Valuation.) Spanish Boar Spears 201 at 55. a pee. 46-71. Twenty-six Military Boar Spears, similar to the above (Plate XXVI).—The heads vary in size from i8in. by 3|in. to i4in. by 28in. The following makers' marks are found on these weapons : X T y T <^ ^ No. 50. Nos. 51-52. -
Armour & Weapons in the Middle Ages
& I, Ube 1bome Hnttquarg Series ARMOUR AND WEAPONS IN THE MIDDLE AGES t Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2014 https://archive.org/details/armourweaponsinmashd PREFACE There are outward and visible signs that interest in armour and arms, so far from abating, is steadily growing. When- ever any examples of ancient military equipment appear n in sale-rooms a keen and eager throng of buyers invariably | assembles ; while one has only to note the earnest and ' critical visitors to museums at the present time, and to compare them with the apathetic onlookers of a few years J ago, to realize that the new generation has awakened to j j the lure of a fascinating study. Assuredly where once a single person evinced a taste for studying armour many | now are deeply interested. t The books dealing with the subject are unfortunately ' either obsolete, like the works of Meyrick, Planche, Fos- broke, Stothard, and others who flourished during the last L century, or, if recent, are beyond the means of many would-be students. My own book British and Foreign Arms and Armour is now out of print, while the monographs of I Charles ffoulkes, the Rev. Charles Boutell, and | Mr Mr Starkie Gardner are the only reasonably priced volumes j now obtainable. It seemed, therefore, desirable to issue a small handbook which, while not professing in the least to be comprehensive, would contain sufficient matter to give the young student, y the ' man in the street,' and the large and increasing number of persons who take an intelligent interest in the past just j that broad outline which would enable them to understand more exhaustive tomes upon armour and weapons, and 5 ARMOUR AND WEAPONS possibly also to satisfy those who merely wish to glean sufficient information to enable them to discern inac- curacies in brasses, effigies, etc., where the mind of the medieval workman—at all times a subject of the greatest interest—has led him to introduce features which were not in his originals, or details which he could not possibly have seen. -
Weapon Damage Range Type Weapon Group Hands Qualities Size Weight Price Adze 1D6 --- Piercing, Slashing Axes 1 One-Hand Small 4 Lbs
Weapon Damage Range Type Weapon Group Hands Qualities Size Weight Price Adze 1d6 --- Piercing, Slashing Axes 1 One-hand Small 4 lbs. 3 gp Awl Pike 1d8 --- Piercing Polearms, Spears 2 Brutal, Reach, Two-hand Medium 12 lbs. 10 gp Axe, battleaxe 1d8 --- Slashing Axes 1 Brutal, One-hand Small 6 lbs. 10 gp Axe, double orc axe 1d8/1d8 --- Slashing Axes 2 Brutal, Double Medium 15 lbs. 60 gp Axe, dwarven waraxe 1d10 --- Slashing Axes 2 Brutal,One-hand Small 8 lbs. 30 gp Axe, greataxe 1d12 --- Slashing Axes 2 Brutal, Two-hand Medium 12 lbs. 20 gp Axe, hand axe 1d6 --- Slashing Axes 1 Brutal, Off-hand Small 3 lbs. 6 gp Axes, Light Blades, Light Axe, throwing 1d6 10 ft. Slashing Thrown 1 Off-hand Tiny 2 lbs. 8 gp Bardiche 1d10 --- Slashing Axes, Polearms 2 Brutal, Reach, Two-hand Medium 12 lbs. 7 gp Bludgeoning, Hammers, Picks, Bec de Corbin 1d8 --- Piercing, Slashing Polearms 2 Reach, Two-hand Medium 10 lbs. 8 gp Belaying Pin 1d4 --- Bludgeoning Maces & Clubs 1 Off-hand Tiny 2 lbs. 2 cp Bill 2d4 --- Piercing, Slashing Axes, Polearms 2 Reach, Two-hand Medium 15 lbs. 7 gp Heavy Blades, Bill-guisarme 1d10 --- Piercing, Slashing Polearms, Spears 2 Reach, Two-hand Medium 15 lbs. 7 gp Blowgun 1d3 10 ft. Piercing breath 2 Small 2 lbs. 5 gp Bo Stick 1d6 --- Bludgeoning Staffs 1 One-hand Small 4 lbs. 5 cp Bolas 1d4 10 ft. Bludgeoning Whips, Ropes & Chains 1 Tiny 2 lbs. 5 gp Bolas, two-ball 1d4 10 ft. Bludgeoning Whips, Ropes & Chains 1 Tiny 2 lbs. -
1455189355674.Pdf
THE STORYTeller’S THESAURUS FANTASY, HISTORY, AND HORROR JAMES M. WARD AND ANNE K. BROWN Cover by: Peter Bradley LEGAL PAGE: Every effort has been made not to make use of proprietary or copyrighted materi- al. Any mention of actual commercial products in this book does not constitute an endorsement. www.trolllord.com www.chenaultandgraypublishing.com Email:[email protected] Printed in U.S.A © 2013 Chenault & Gray Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Storyteller’s Thesaurus Trademark of Cheanult & Gray Publishing. All Rights Reserved. Chenault & Gray Publishing, Troll Lord Games logos are Trademark of Chenault & Gray Publishing. All Rights Reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS THE STORYTeller’S THESAURUS 1 FANTASY, HISTORY, AND HORROR 1 JAMES M. WARD AND ANNE K. BROWN 1 INTRODUCTION 8 WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT 8 THE STORYTeller’s RESPONSIBILITY: RESEARCH 9 WHAT THIS BOOK DOES NOT CONTAIN 9 A WHISPER OF ENCOURAGEMENT 10 CHAPTER 1: CHARACTER BUILDING 11 GENDER 11 AGE 11 PHYSICAL AttRIBUTES 11 SIZE AND BODY TYPE 11 FACIAL FEATURES 12 HAIR 13 SPECIES 13 PERSONALITY 14 PHOBIAS 15 OCCUPATIONS 17 ADVENTURERS 17 CIVILIANS 18 ORGANIZATIONS 21 CHAPTER 2: CLOTHING 22 STYLES OF DRESS 22 CLOTHING PIECES 22 CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 24 CHAPTER 3: ARCHITECTURE AND PROPERTY 25 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES AND ELEMENTS 25 BUILDING MATERIALS 26 PROPERTY TYPES 26 SPECIALTY ANATOMY 29 CHAPTER 4: FURNISHINGS 30 CHAPTER 5: EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 31 ADVENTurer’S GEAR 31 GENERAL EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 31 2 THE STORYTeller’s Thesaurus KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 35 LINENS 36 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -
Dragon Magazine #243
Knights & Paladins Features Issue #243 Volume XXII, No. 6 Destriers of the Planes ............ 26 January 1998 Steve Berman Nine fantastic steeds from the Outer Planes. Holy Swords of the Realms . 35 Departments Lloyd Brown Weapons both divine and infernal. Wyrms of the North . 56 He’s Got Personality . 40 Ed Greenwood David Brumbaugh A steel dragon claims Waterdeep as her home, so A paladin’s Charisma works differently from that of a bard or visitors beware “The Wyrm of Many Spells.” enchanter, and here’s how. Bazaar of the Bizarre . 70 The Treasures of Krynn . 48 Brian Dunnell Stephen Kenson A knight needs the finest in “Helms and Armor.” The Fifth Age brings both new and legendary magical items to the DRAGONLANCE® setting. Dragon’s Bestiary . 75 Johnathan M. Richards Enchanting Weapons . 52 “Magical Crossbreeds” range from cute to deadly. Mike Nystul The DM’s guide to making the most of your magical weapons. Arcane Lore . 89 Anthony Nixon & David Head Fiction: “Honor and Guile” . 62 For those who would seek these magical tomes of Margaret Weis the GREYHAWK® campaign: “Caveat Emptor.” Raistlin Majere and Sturm Brightblade in one of their earliest adventures. Dungeon Mastery . 94 Don Perrin In a Class by Themselves . 82 A brief survey of historical knights, with a DM’s Tom Doolan bibliography for campaign inspiration. Create a new kind of knight by making multi-class humans— using only the DUNGEON MASTER™ Guide. Columns About the Cover The Wyrm’s Turn™ ...................... .4 Stephen Daniele’s first cover for DRAGON Magazine illustrates a D-Mail™. ............................... 6 point that has become near to our hearts: You can’t keep a Forum . -
The Halberd and Other Polearms of the Late Medieval Period
The Halberd and Other Polearms of the Late Medieval Period George A. Snook, MD Starting at sometime in the 13th century and slowly evolving over 200 years was a weapon that in conjunction with the missile types of armaments resulted in the decline of dominance of the armored horseman. This weapon was the halberd, and I believe that this weapon and the other polearms are one of the more neglected subjects in the study of weapons. There have been a few attempts to remedy this situation, but the field is still mostly ignored. In a sense this is a paradox, because some of them are still used as the symbol of protection, as in the case of the Swiss Guards of the Papacy. In books about medieval weapons, they are usually relegated to a short chapter or sometimes simply a captioned photograph (usually incorrectly identified). The field is still waiting for a complete and definitive study. by the facts that the axe was already in use and the sword was Why is this weapon so neglected? There are several too valuable to be used in this manner. reasons. There is an aura about the sword in Europe, where it The primitive axe consisted of a stone head placed in a I is symbolic of the military, of Justice, and of the romance of cleft pole and secured with sinews or rawhide thongs. The chivalry. In Japan, it is practically deified. Swords were used strength was improved by inserting the shaft into a hole in by the wealthy classes, and because of their value, they were the head. -
The Fight Master, October 1981, Vol. 4 Issue 4
Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Fight Master Magazine The Society of American Fight Directors 10-1981 The Fight Master, October 1981, Vol. 4 Issue 4 The Society of American Fight Directors Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/fight Part of the Acting Commons, Other Theatre and Performance Studies Commons, Performance Studies Commons, and the Theatre History Commons .,~J the .J.=i9bt niasteu tbe societcY of ameuican fight diuectous Replfca sOJoRns We carry a wide selection of replica swords for theatrical and decorative use. RECOMMENDED BY THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FIGHT DIRECTORS Write for our illustrated catalog ($3.00) and price list The JlRMOURY AMERICAN FENCERS SUPPLY CO., 1180 FOLSOM STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 94103 -415/863·7911 THE .E'IGIIT MASTER The Magazine of the Society of American Fight Directors. NO. 15 October 1981 Editor - Ann C. Long Lay-out - David L. Boushey Typed and Duplicated by Ann C. Long ****************************************** SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FIGIIT DIRECI'ORS The Society of .American Fight Directors was founded by David Boushey and incorporated in Seattle, Washington, in May, 1977. OFFICERS: President Erik Fredricksen 1551 York Ave., No. SN New York NY 10028 Vice-President Rod Colbin 6106 Temple Hill1Dtive Los Angeles CA 90028 Secretary Treasurer David L. Boushey 4720 38th N.E. • I Seattle WA 98105 r -1- INDEX Article 1. More Champagne Darling 3 2. Fight Plays for Men and Women 6 3 • Universal Swordsmanship 10 4. The Assistant Fight Director 13 5. Armoury Showcase 15 6. Some Methods of Weaponless Stage 17 Combat 7 • The Empire Strikes Back 20 8 • English Battle Arms and Armour . -
By George A. by George A. Snook, M.D Snook, M.D
THE HALBERD AND OTHER EUROPEAN POLEARMS 1300-1650 by George A. Snook, M.D.. M UMU SEUM RESTORATION SERVI C ECE Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Bloomfield, Ont.Ont. EUROPEAN POLEARMS Cover Illustration: A poleaxe of the mid 15th century superimposed ov er a late 16th century woodblock print by an unidentified artist. This illustration which was removed from a 17th century German text, shows warriors (Dopplesold- The years between about 1200 and 1650 value they were not as carefully preserved ners) carrying two-handed swords with S-shaped quillons, a type which had saw a decline in importance of armored as the sword. And finally it must also be disappeared by about 1600, and "half-moon" shaped halberds. horseman on the battlefields of Europe, a realized that their period of significance decline which was initiated by the appear- was brief. ance of missiles delivered by the longbow The definition of a polearm is a weapon or the crossbow and ended with the devel- mounted on a shaft or a pole. They are opment of the firearm. During these years classified according to their use as an old weapon, the polearm, reappeared • thrusting, which gave increased importance to the • cutting, role of the infantryman and was an addi- • percussion, tional factor in the end of the dominance of • combination types. the armored cavalryman. The percussive weapons can be subdi- The study of armaments of this period vided into either crushing or piercing has been mainly centered on the sword and types. Most polearms are two-handed in armor, and the polearm is a relatively ne- use. -
1-Handed Swords
1-Handed Swords Weapon Hands/ Weapon Strike Thrust Defense Special Wt Cost Type Reach Chivalric Arming Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 7(+0p) 7(2) .5 36 cp Sword Late Arming Sword Sword 1H/M 7(+0c) 7(+1p) 7(2) .5 36 cp Short Sword Sword 1H/S 7(+0c) 6(+1p) 7(1) 0 12 cp Katzbalger Sword 1H/M 7(+0c) 7(+0p) 7(2) Spatulate Tip 2 .5 48 cp Espada Ropera Sword 1H/L 8(+0c) 7(+1p) 8(3) .5 24 cp Sidesword Sword 1H/L 7(+1c) 7(+1p) 8(3) .5 12 cp Cutlass Sword 1H/S 7(+2c) 8(+0p) 7(3) .5 14 cp Tesshake Sword 1H/S 7(+1c) 7(+0p) 8(3) .5 12 cp Falchion Sword 1H/M 7(+2c) 8(+0p) 8(2) .5 18 cp Langes Messer Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 7(+0p) 8(2) Draw 3 .5 6 cp War Cleaver Sword 1H/M 8(+4c) 8(-1p) 8(0) .5 7 cp Rapier Sword 1H/L 6(-1c) 6(+0p) 7(3) Fluid Thrusts .5 120 cp Scimitar Sword 1H/M 7(+0c) 7(-1p) 7(2) Draw 2 .5 36 cp Tulwar Sword 1H/S 7(+0c) 7(-2p) 8(2) Draw 1, Tight Grip .5 36 cp Wakizashi Sword 1H/S 7(+0c) 8(+0p) 7(1) Draw 3 0 48 cp Early Saber Sword 1H/M 7(+0c) 8(+0p) 8(1) Draw 3 .5 24 cp Hussar Saber Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 8(-1p) 8(3) Draw 3 .5 36 cp Karabela Saber Sword 1H/M 7(+0c) 8(-1p) 7(3) Draw 3 .5 60 cp Scythe-Sword Sword 1H/S 8(+1c) 9(-1p) 8(1) Draw 2, Sickle-Shaped .5 16 cp Urumi Sword 1H/VL 8(+0c) NA 9(1) Chain 3, Draw 2 0 120 cp Basket Hilted Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 8(+0p) 7(4) Tight Grip .5 84 cp Claymore Backsword Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 8(+0p) 7(4) .5 72 cp Kriegsmesser Sword 1H/M 7(+1c) 8(+0p) 7 Draw 3 .5 84 cp Pallasch Sword 1H/L 7(+1c) 8(+1p) 7(3) .5 60 cp Heavy Backsword Sword 1H/L 8(+2c) 8(+1p) 8(3) .5 84 cp Armor Piercing 2, Koncerz Sword 1H/L 7(-2c) 7(+1p) 7(3) .5 -
An Illustrated History of Arms and Armour : from the Earliest Period To
CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BOUGHT WITH THE INCOME OF THE SAGE ENDOWMENT FUND GIVEN IN 1891 BY HENRY WILLIAMS SAGE Cornell University Library U800 .D38 1894 An illustrated history of arms and armou 3 1Q9/I nrin 70e ggi Cornell University Library The original of tiiis book is in tile Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030736981 AEMS AND AEMOUB. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF AEMS AND AEMOUE FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE PRESENT TIME. BY AUGUSTE DEMMIN. WITH NEARLY 2000 ILLUSTRATIONS. TRANSLATED BY C. C. BLACK, M.A.. ASSISTANT KEEPER, SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM. * Quum prorepserunt primls anlmalia tenis, Mutum et turpe pecus, glandem atque cubilia propter Unguibus et pugnis, dein fastibus, atque ita porro Pugnabant armis quae post fabiicaverat csus." Horace, Sat. I. ui LONDON : GEORGE BELL & SONS, YORK ST., COVENT GARDEN, AND NEW YORK. : 300 LONDON REPRINTED FROM STEREOTYPE PLATES BY WM. CLOWES & SONS, LTD. STAMFOBD STREET AND CHARIKG CROSS. CONTENTS. Faox iKTBODUirnON 1 I. Aebibsed Histoby of Ancient Asms , . 17 IL ATiMS OP Pre-histokio Times, and oe the Stone Age. Arms ill chipped flint . 75 Anns of polished flint ..... 80 III. Ancient Aems of the Bbonze and Ibon Ages. Indian arms in brouze and iron 85 American arms 88 Assyrian arms, etc. 92 Egyptian arms 101 Greek and Etruscan arms 106 Eoman, Samnite, and Dacian arms 117 rV. Abms of the Bbonze Age of the so-oalled Babbabio Westeen Nations. Germanic arms in bronze . .129 Kelto-Gallic, Grallic, and Lower-Britannio arms . -
All Weapon List Collected by Martigan & Hogan
All Weapon List Collected by Martigan & Hogan Item Cost Weight Size Type Speed Damage Damage Source (lb) Factor S-M L Adze 3 sp 4 S S/P 4 1d4+1 1d4 C&T Ankus 3 gp 4 M P/B 6 1d4 1d4 C&T Arquebus 500 gp 10 M P 15 1d10 1d10 PHB Axe Battle Axe 5 gp 7 M S 7 1d8 1d8 PHB Hand Axe 1 gp 5 M S 4 1d6 1d4 PHB Throwing Axe 1gp 5 M S 4 1d6 1d4 PHB Two-Handed Battle Axe 10 gp 10 M S 9 1d10 2d8 CBD Stone Axe 5 sp 6 M B/S 6 1d6 1d4 C&T Bagh Nakh 4 sp 1 S S 2 1d2 1d2 C&T Belaying Pin 2 cp 2 S B 4 1d3 1d3 FHB Bill 5 cp 2 S P 2 1d4 1d3 CPH Blowgun 5 gp 2 L - 5 - - PHB Barbed Dart 1 sp Ξ S P - 1d3 1d2 PHB Needle 2 cp Ξ S P - 1 1 PHB Bo Stick 2 cp 4 L B 4 1d6 1d4 FHB Bolas 5 sp 2 M B 8 1d3 1d2 FHB Boomerang 5 sp 2 S B 4 1d4 1d4 C&T Bottle - 2 S B 4 1d3 1d2 C&T Bow Composite Long Bow 100 gp 3 L - 7 - - PHB Composite Short Bow 75 gp 2 M - 6 - - PHB Long Bow 75 gp 3 L - 8 - - PHB Short Bow 30 gp 2 M - 7 - - PHB Daikyu 100 gp 3 L - 7 - - FHB Flight Arrow 3 sp/12 Ξ M P - 1d6 1d6 PHB Sheaf Arrow 3 sp/6 Ξ M P - 1d8 1d8 PHB Stone Arrow 3 cp/12 1/10 M P - 1d4 1d4 FHB Daikyu Arrow 3 sp/6 1 M P - 1d8 1d6 FHB Pile Arrow 3 sp/6 Ξ S P - 1d6 1d6 C&T Brandistock 15 gp 5 M P 7 1d6 1d6 C&T Caltrop 2 sp 2/10 S P - 1 1d2 AEG Cestus 1 gp 2 S S 2 1d4 1d3 FHB Chain 5 sp 3 L B 5 1d4+1 1d4 FHB Chakram 8 sp 1 S S 4 1d4 1d3 C&T Chijikiri 6 gp 6 M P/B 7 1d6 1d8 C&T Club Club - 3 M B 4 1d6 1d3 PHB Great Club 2 gp 15 L B 9 2d4 1d6+1 C&T War Club 2 gp 6 M B/S 7 1d6+1 1d4+1 C&T Crossbow Cho-ku-no 50 gp 12 M - 6 - - C&T Hand Crossbow 300 gp 3 S - 5 - - PHB Hand Quarrel 1 gp Ξ S P - 1d3 1d2