Colonial Age - Firearms & Ammo
When they are widely distributed, these powerful new weapons can render conventional arms and armor obsolete.
Black Powder Weapons are a Type of Firearm defined by their use of ignited black powder to launch various projectiles out of strong narrow tubes often called cannons, muskets, pistols or guns.
Table of Black Powder Weapons
| Weapon | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type | Range | Ammo / Reload | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flintlock Pistol | A curved, rounded handle of wood secured to a unrifled metal barrel, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. | 1 | 3d4 + 2 | Puncture | 10 M | Lead Ball, Wadding, 4 oz. Black Powder, Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Forged, Mechanical, Loud, Impact I | 5,500 Silver |
| Duckfoot Pistol | A curved, rounded handle of wood secured to several unrifled metal barrels splayed out in a design reminiscent of a duck’s foot. It has a flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. One pull fires all 6 barrels. | 1 | 3d4 + 2 | Puncture | 5 M Cone(up to 6 targets can be hit) roll 1 attack Roll vs all targets in cone | Lead Balls(6), Wadding, 12 oz. Black Powder, Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Forged, Mechanical, Loud, Impact I | 6,000 Silver |
| Flintlock Musket | A sturdy stock of wood secured to a long unrifled metal barrel, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. | 2 | 3d4+ 2 | Puncture | 20 M | Lead Ball, Wadding, 4 oz. Black Powder, Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Forged, Mechanical, Loud, Impact I | 8,000 Silver |
| Repeating Musket | A sturdy stock of wood secured to a long unrifled metal barrel, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. | 2 | 3d4+ 2 | Puncture | 20 M | Lead Ball, Wadding, 4 oz. Black Powder, Action | Rare, Ranged, Standard Reload, 6 Shot, Forged, Mechanical, Loud, Impact I | 20,000 Silver |
| Blunderbuss | A sturdy stock of wood secured to a long unrifled metal barrel that widens at the firing end, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. | 2 | 3d6 + 2 | Puncture | 10 M | Lead Ball, Wadding, 6 oz. Black Powder, Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Forged, Mechanical, Loud, Impact I | 7,500 Silver |
| Hand Cannon | A sturdy stock of wood secured to an extra wide unrifled metal barrel, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and lead ball shot. | 2 | 5d4 + 2 | Puncture | 20 M | Cannonball, Wadding, 1 lb. Black Powder, Full Round Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Heavy, Mechanical, Loud, Impact II, High Powered Weapon | 9,000 Silver |
| Hand Mortar | A sturdy stock of wood secured to an extra very short, wide ball shaped metal barrel, flintlock system and activating trigger, loaded with black powder, wadding and an explosive mortar shot. | 2 | 5d4 +2 | Kinetic | 100 M | Mortar Shot, Wadding, 1 lb. Black Powder, Full Round Action | Rare, Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Heavy, Mechanical, Loud, 1 Meter Blast, High Powered Weapon | 12,000 Silver |
| Ceramic Grenade | A small ceramic jar, stuffed with black powder, stones and lit using a fuse. | 1 | 3d4 + 2 | Kinetic | 1+ M | Ceramic Grenade(½ lb. Ceramic and 1 lb. Black Powder, wick) / Action | Uncommon, Thrown, Loud, Impact I, Single Use | 500 Silver |
| Iron Grenade | A small ball of wrought or cast iron, filled with black powder and lit using a fuse. | 1 | 3d6 + 2 | Kinetic | 1+ M | Iron Grenade(½ lb. Shaped Iron and 1 lb. Black Powder, wick) / Action | Rare, Thrown, Forged, Loud, Impact II, Single Use | 800 Silver |
| Naval Cannon | A full sized naval cannon removed from its wooden housing. Never intended to be wielded on foot. | 2 | 4d6 + 2 | Puncture | 30 M | Cannon Ball, Wadding, 2 lb. Black Powder, Full Round Action | Ranged, Slow Reload, Single Shot, Super Heavy, Mechanical, Loud, Impact III, Demolisher, High Powered Weapon | 20,000 Silver |
Table of Black Powder Ammunition
Ammunition designed to be fired by various types of Black Powder Firearms.
| Ammo | Description | Weapon Type | Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Balls, Wadding and Powder(5) | Lead ball shot, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 5 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder flintlock weapon. | Black Powder Weapons | Rare, Buried Projectile, Armor Piercing, | 400 Silver |
| Swivel Gun Ball, Wadding and Powder(4) | Small iron cannonball, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 4 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder Hand Cannon or Swivel Gun. | Hand Cannons | Rare, Armor Piercing I | 480 Silver |
| Naval Cannon Ball, Wadding and Powder(4) | Medium iron cannonball, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 4 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder Naval Cannon. | Naval Cannons | Rare, Armor Piercing II | 800 Silver |
| Naval Cannon Chain Shot, Wadding and Powder(4) | Two small iron cannonballs connected to each other via a chain, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 4 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder Naval Cannon. | Naval Cannons | Rare, Armor Piercing I, 2 Meter Blast | 800 Silver |
| Naval Cannon Hook Shot, Wadding and Powder(4) | A massive iron grappling hook, complete with rope(50m), wadding and black powder, enough for 4 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder Naval Cannon. | Naval Cannons | Rare, Armor Piercing I, Grapple Weapon | 800 Silver |
| Siege Cannon Ball, Wadding and Powder | Large iron cannonball, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 1 shot, designed to be shot from a black powder Siege Cannon. | Siege Cannons | Rare, Armor Piercing III | 600 Silver |
| Mortar Shot, Wadding and Powder(4) | Specialized finned shot, complete with wadding and black powder, enough for 4 shots, designed to be shot from a black powder Mortar. | Mortars | Rare, Armor Piercing I, Mechanical, 3 Meter Blast | 1,200 Silver |
