Colonial Age - Polearms
Melee weapons made to put distance between you and your enemy.
Polearms
Polearms are a type of weapon defined by by their long handles and relatively small weapon head affixed to the top. They are the choice weapon in any feudal age military. They are typically cheaper and easier to manufacture than any other military style weapon.
Table of Polearms
| Weapon Type / Weapon Name | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type(s) | Range | Materials | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitchfork | A pitchfork designed for farm work. | 1-2 | 1d6 P 1d4 B | Puncture or Blunt | 1 M | Wood, Metal | Common, Crafted, Useful, Braceable, Long, Variable | 150 Silver |
| Shortspear | Essentially a short pole with something sharp at one end. | 1-2 | 1d6 P 1d4 B | Puncture or Blunt | 1 M | Wood, Metal | Common, Crafted, Braceable, Long, Quick Strike, Variable | 200 Sliver |
| Creature Catcher | A long hollow metal pole with a loop of rope protruding from one end. A pulley at the handle end allows the loop to be tightened around a creature's limb or neck. | 2 | 1d6 | Blunt | 2 M | Metal, Rope | Common, Crafted, Long, Grapple Weapon | 400 Silver |
| Avian Wingspear | An aerodynamic spear that excels at being thrown and wielded during flight. | 1-2 | 1d8 + 1 | Puncture, Slash | 2 M | Wood, Metal | Uncommon, Forged, Braceable, Thrown Weapon, Long, Variable | 600 Silver |
| Reaper Blade | A long curved handle secured to a large curved blade, designed for harvesting large amounts of grasses or grains quickly. | 2 | 1d8 | Slash, Puncture | 2 M | Wood, Metal | Common, Crafted, Useful, Long, | 240 Silver |
| Longspear | A wooden pole with a dagger-like blade fashioned at one end. | 1-2 | 1d8 P 1d4 B | Puncture or Blunt | 2 M | Wood, Metal | Uncommon, Forged, Braceable, Long, Variable | 360 Silver |
| Pike | An extra long spear with metal reinforcement used primarily against mounted combatants. | 2 | 1d10 P 1d6 B | Puncture or Blunt | 3 M | Wood, Metal | Military, Forged, Braceable, Long, | 500 Silver |
| Halberd | A long spear with an ax blade and hook on either side of the spearpoint used primarily against mounted combatants. | 2 | 1d8 P 1d10 S | Puncture or Slash | 2 M | Wood, Metal | Military, Forged, Braceable, Long, Grapple Weapon | 1,000 Silver |
| Lance | Essentially a large pointed wooden cone with a long protected handle and a sharpened metal tip. Meant to be wielded in combination with a shield while mounted. | 1 | 1d10 | Puncture | 2 M | Wood, Metal | Military, Forged, Braceable, Long, Mounted Weapon, Charging Weapon | 700 Silver |
| Stinger Spear | A spear fashioned from the chitin and stinger of a giant stinging insect. | 2 | 1d6 P + 1d6+1 V | Puncture + Venom | 2 M | Insect Chitin, Insect Stinger | Uncommon, Braceable, Long, Crafted, Finely Crafted, Beast Harvest, | 1,500 Silver |
| Greatspear | A massive, all-metal spear with a large & heavy sword-like blade. | 2 | 1d12 P or S, 1d6 B | Puncture, Slash or Blunt | 2 M | Metal | Military, Forged, Heavy, Awkward, Braceable, Long, Pierce Through I | 2,400 Silver |
| Gun Spear | A small flintlock rifle combined with the power of a spear. | 2 | 1d10 S or P / 1d10 K | Slash or Puncture, Kinetic (when loaded) | 1 M/ 10 M (Gun) | Metal | Rare, Forged, Long, Equipment, Loud, Single Shot, Slow Reload | 18,000 Silver |
