Epics Details

You may use the ‘epic’ command to add your Glory points to your epic items and customise their bonuses, with each point of Glory adding 1 Fame, 25 radiation and 50 epic points to the item. These epic points are then spent to add actual bonuses. Note that you can only use one epic item at a time, and cannot use or create epic items that have a higher Fame rating than you.

Aegis Shield	Baneful Katar	Barbed Wing-Spikes	Braided Collar
Briarstaff	Chaos Cutlass	Chaos Sceptre	Cloak of Displacement
Elemental Bracers	Elemental Ring of Air	Elemental Ring of Earth	Elemental Ring of Fire
Elemental Ring of Water	Flameblade	Frostblade	Hellforged Halberd
Horned Champron	Hunting Horn	Lionskin Pelt of Invulnerability	Medusa’s Head
Mirror Shield	Runic Bracers	Scarab Amulet	Spiritblade
Stormblade	Torc of Eternal Health	Unerring Spear	Visor of Vision
Vorpal Cutlass	Vorpal Longsword	Vorpal Scythe	Whirlwind Meteor Hammer

Aegis Shield

The aegis shield is a thick round shield. It makes a poor weapon, but it is very effective for blocking attacks, and automatically absorbs damage as if it were armour.

Basic Information

Skill type	Shields (also benefits from the Small Shield Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds four encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Goatskin with 50% durability.
Techniques	42 (0 mounted, 30 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Scorpion, Crane, Swallow, Crab and Dragon (see ‘help style’).
Special	This shield protects your back when sheathed.
Weaknesses	Soak is halved while performing techniques and during cooldown.
Bonus	10% armour to all locations vs all damage.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Health	1 per +1, no max
Encumbrance	20 per +1, max +3	Resistance	8 per +1, no max
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Speed	10 per +1, max +15
Crush-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Physical-armour	2 per +1, max +250
Energy-armour	2 per +1, max +250	Mental-armour	1 per +1, max +250
Poison-armour	1 per +1, max +250

Baneful Katar

The katar is a type of short punching sword used in close range hand-to-hand combat, and is popular for its swift and quick attacks. It has a horizontal hand grip, which results in the blade sitting above the user’s knuckles.

Basic Information

Skill type	Daggers (also benefits from the Martial Arts Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Steel with 90% durability.
Techniques	195 (0 mounted, 147 style-specific and 10 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crab, Scorpion and Flea (see ‘help style’).
Special	Some attacks reduce opponent’s armour by 25% (see ‘help bypass’).
Weaknesses	This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws.
Bonus	It is possible to use two of these epic items.
Bonus	+50% critical bypass on physical attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, max +250
Stab-bypass	8 per +1, max +250	Poison-bypass	8 per +1, max +100
Poison-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Barbed Wing-Spikes

A pair of barbed spikes which can be fitted to the tips of your wings. These cause attacks made with your wings to inflict dual cut damage (eg a wingbash causes dual cut/crush instead of just crush). If the attack normally inflicts cut damage anyway, you instead inflict a cut burst on a critical hit.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of one foot.
Material	Platinum with 50% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Bonus	Wing attacks inflict dual cut damage (or a cut burst).

Possible Enhancements

Speed	12 per +1, no max	Agility	10 per +1, no max
Movement	10 per +1, max +50	Balance	1 per +1, max +100
Wing-hit-dam	5 per +1, no max	Wing-bypass	8 per +1, no max

Braided Collar

This is a piece of material worn around the neck for protection.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Leather with 50% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Bonus	+10% Health.

Possible Enhancements

Attack	5 per +1, no max	Defence	5 per +1, no max
Damage	10 per +1, no max	Resistance	8 per +1, no max
Bite-bypass	5 per +1, max +200	Speed	12 per +1, no max
Agility	10 per +1, no max	Balance	1 per +1, max +100
Movement	10 per +1, max +50

Briarstaff

The briarstaff is a long, thin ironwood quarterstaff. Dozens of razor-sharp thorns project from the shaft.

Basic Information

Skill type	Polearms (also benefits from the Staff Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Ironwood with 80% durability.
Techniques	88 (0 mounted, 20 style-specific and 15 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Monkey, Viper, Cobra, Asp and Serpent (see ‘help style’).
Special	This weapon is designed to be used two-handed (see ‘help assist’).
Bonus	Inflicts dual stab/crush damage (see ‘help dual damage’).

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Bypass	8 per +1, max +250
Cut-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Chaos Cutlass

The chaos cutlass has a wickedly sharp blade, and a stylised skull on the hilt.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Curved Sword Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Demonsteel with 95% durability.
Techniques	151 (59 mounted, 104 style-specific and 12 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Tiger, Lion and Leopard (see ‘help style’).
Weaknesses	This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws.
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on energy attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	5 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Energy-bypass	8 per +1, max +250	Energy-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Chaos Sceptre

The chaos sceptre consists of a heavy metal sphere on the end of a short rod. A sceptre is a symbol of authority, and is usually ornamental rather than functional, but the chaos sceptre also serves as a deadly weapon.

Basic Information

Skill type	Clubs (also benefits from the Club Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds six encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Demonsteel with 95% durability.
Techniques	18 (0 mounted, 7 style-specific and 3 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Ape, Bull and Bear (see ‘help style’).
Special	Some attacks reduce opponent’s armour by 25% (see ‘help bypass’).
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on energy attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	5 per +1, no max	Crush-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Energy-bypass	8 per +1, max +250	Energy-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Cloak of Displacement

This mystical cloak causes the wearer to appear slightly displaced from their actual position, making them more difficult to hit. The effects of this cloak are further enhanced if the wearer is naturally agile on their feet.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, and may also be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Nightweave with 90% durability.
Techniques	59 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item can be drawn like a weapon, with the right talents.
Bonus	+3% physical immunity (increased by Sure Footed and Evasion).

Possible Enhancements

Invisibility	40 per +1, max +5	Durability	1 per +1, max +100
Health	1 per +1, max +1000	Mana	2 per +1, max +1000
Protection	4 per +1, no max	Resistance	8 per +1, no max

Elemental Bracers

These bracers can be strapped to your arms, giving them additional protection. They also allow you to block melee attacks while unarmed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Platinum with 50% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Bonus	+5 to Aura.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, no max	Brawn	40 per +1, no max
Grace	40 per +1, no max	Mettle	40 per +1, no max
Wits	40 per +1, no max	Tenacity	40 per +1, no max
Discipline	40 per +1, no max	Ascendancy	4 per +1, no max
Protection	4 per +1, no max	Power	8 per +1, no max
Speed	12 per +1, no max	Unarmed-bypass	12 per +1, max +100
Unarmed-hit-dam	5 per +1, no max	Energy-bypass	18 per +1, max +50
Cut-bypass	12 per +1, max +100	Stab-bypass	12 per +1, max +100
Crush-bypass	12 per +1, max +100	Mental-bypass	15 per +1, max +100
Poison-bypass	15 per +1, max +100	Physical-armour	10 per +1, max +50
Heat-armour	5 per +1, max +50	Cold-armour	5 per +1, max +50
Shock-armour	5 per +1, max +50	Mental-armour	6 per +1, max +50
Poison-armour	6 per +1, max +50

Elemental Ring of Air

Rumour has it that the first ring was crafted to represent the Serpent itself, and indeed, many rings possess magical powers. Even the plainest rings with no apparent magical aura have been known to win love and bind friendships.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Ethereal with 100% durability.
Techniques	2 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	+5% immunity to all locations vs shock damage.

Possible Enhancements

Shock-bypass	15 per +1, no max	Shock-armour	5 per +1, max +25
Discipline	30 per +1, max +10	Aura	30 per +1, max +10
Attack	5 per +1, no max	Defence	5 per +1, no max
Health	1 per +1, no max	Damage	10 per +1, no max
Resistance	8 per +1, no max	Speed	12 per +1, no max
Ascendancy	4 per +1, no max	Protection	4 per +1, no max
Power	8 per +1, no max	Mana	2 per +1, no max

Elemental Ring of Earth

Rumour has it that the first ring was crafted to represent the Serpent itself, and indeed, many rings possess magical powers. Even the plainest rings with no apparent magical aura have been known to win love and bind friendships.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Stone with 75% durability.
Techniques	2 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	+2% immunity to all locations vs physical damage.

Possible Enhancements

Physical-bypass	20 per +1, no max	Physical-armour	10 per +1, max +25
Mettle	30 per +1, max +10	Size	30 per +1, max +10
Attack	5 per +1, no max	Defence	5 per +1, no max
Health	1 per +1, no max	Damage	10 per +1, no max
Resistance	8 per +1, no max	Speed	12 per +1, no max
Ascendancy	4 per +1, no max	Protection	4 per +1, no max
Power	8 per +1, no max	Mana	2 per +1, no max

Elemental Ring of Fire

Rumour has it that the first ring was crafted to represent the Serpent itself, and indeed, many rings possess magical powers. Even the plainest rings with no apparent magical aura have been known to win love and bind friendships.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Obsidian with 85% durability.
Techniques	2 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	+5% immunity to all locations vs heat damage.

Possible Enhancements

Heat-bypass	15 per +1, no max	Heat-armour	5 per +1, max +25
Brawn	30 per +1, max +10	Tenacity	30 per +1, max +10
Attack	5 per +1, no max	Defence	5 per +1, no max
Health	1 per +1, no max	Damage	10 per +1, no max
Resistance	8 per +1, no max	Speed	12 per +1, no max
Ascendancy	4 per +1, no max	Protection	4 per +1, no max
Power	8 per +1, no max	Mana	2 per +1, no max

Elemental Ring of Water

Rumour has it that the first ring was crafted to represent the Serpent itself, and indeed, many rings possess magical powers. Even the plainest rings with no apparent magical aura have been known to win love and bind friendships.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Icemetal with 90% durability.
Techniques	2 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	+5% immunity to all locations vs cold damage.

Possible Enhancements

Cold-bypass	15 per +1, no max	Cold-armour	5 per +1, max +25
Grace	30 per +1, max +10	Wits	30 per +1, max +10
Attack	5 per +1, no max	Defence	5 per +1, no max
Health	1 per +1, no max	Damage	10 per +1, no max
Resistance	8 per +1, no max	Speed	12 per +1, no max
Ascendancy	4 per +1, no max	Protection	4 per +1, no max
Power	8 per +1, no max	Mana	2 per +1, no max

Flameblade

The flameblade is a mystical sword with a three-foot double edged blade wreathed in magical fire. The enchanted nature of this weapon allows it to be sheathed without harming the wearer. It can be used one or two handed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Mystical Blade Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Brass with 60% durability.
Techniques	134 (0 mounted, 88 style-specific and 10 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crane, Viper, Mantis, Hawk and Crab (see ‘help style’).
Bonus	Inflicts dual heat damage (see ‘help dual damage’).

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Heat-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Flame-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Frostblade

The frostblade is a mystical sword with a three-foot double edged blade coated in magical ice. The enchanted nature of this weapon allows it to be sheathed without harming the wearer. It can be used one or two handed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Mystical Blade Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Silver with 60% durability.
Techniques	134 (0 mounted, 88 style-specific and 10 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crane, Viper, Mantis, Hawk and Crab (see ‘help style’).
Bonus	Inflicts dual cold damage (see ‘help dual damage’).

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +1000	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Cold-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Frost-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Hellforged Halberd

Considered the most versatile polearm ever developed, the halberd consists of a six foot long wooden shaft incorporating an axe blade, a spear point and a hammer beak. It requires both hands to be used effectively.

Basic Information

Skill type	Polearms (also benefits from the Halberd Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds seven encumbrance, and has a melee reach of five feet.
Material	Demonsteel with 95% durability.
Techniques	67 (0 mounted, 29 style-specific and 5 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Monkey, Bull, Ape, Crab and Mantis (see ‘help style’).
Special	This weapon is designed to be used two-handed (see ‘help assist’).
Bonus	+10 armour bypass for Protean Nemesis physical/energy attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Physical-bypass	8 per +1, max +250
Energy-bypass	8 per +1, max +250	Nemesis-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Horned Champron

A champron is a piece of barding designed to protect the head and face. It includes hinged cheek plates, and flanges to cover the eyes.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, and may also be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds five encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Steel with 90% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Bonus	-1 delay for head techniques (to a minimum of 1 second).

Possible Enhancements

Bite-bypass	5 per +1, no max	Headbutt-bypass	5 per +1, no max
Breath-bypass	5 per +1, no max	Durability	1 per +1, max +99
Physical-armour	2 per +1, max +250	Physical-absorb	5 per +1, max +50
Energy-armour	2 per +1, max +250	Energy-absorb	5 per +1, max +50
Mental-armour	1 per +1, max +250	Mental-absorb	1 per +1, max +50
Poison-armour	1 per +1, max +250	Poison-absorb	1 per +1, max +50

Hunting Horn

The hunting horn is a brass tube, wound around several times, and ending in a flared opening called a ‘bell’. It is often played while mounted, and is used to call the hunting hounds.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Brass with 60% durability.
Techniques	5 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 4 behind the scenes).
Special	This item acts as a magical focus for the Faith talent.
Bonus	This item summons and protects you from barghests.

Possible Enhancements

Brawn	5 per +1, max +5*	Grace	5 per +1, max +5*
Mettle	5 per +1, max +5*	Wits	5 per +1, max +5*
Tenacity	5 per +1, max +5*	Discipline	5 per +1, max +5*
Tainted-Talons	10 per +1, max +1	Tainted-Flesh	10 per +1, max +1
Demonic-Rage	10 per +1, max +1	Extra-Barghest	250 per +1, max +2

* These bonuses share a combined maximum value.

Lionskin Pelt of Invulnerability

The Nemean Lion’s golden pelt retains its magical invulnerability, rendering the wearer completely invulnerable to most attacks made against the body or back. Only ethereal weapons, mental damage, indirect or internal attacks and bursts can harm the wearer - all other forms of damage will simply be ignored.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, and may also be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Lionskin (nemean) with 100% durability.
Techniques	59 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	This item renders the body and back invulnerable to most attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Health	1 per +1, no max	Encumbrance	20 per +1, max +2
Resistance	8 per +1, no max

Medusa’s Head

Medusa was one of the three great Gorgon sisters. Her severed head retains its petrifying gaze, and can be used as a weapon in combat. By using epic points you can increase the rank of the petrification. Each rank gives -20 Attack and Defence (adjusted by Red Magic) as well as -1 Speed and -1/2 Movement. However each rank also gives your victim +2 Resistance.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Stone with 75% durability.
Techniques	3 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	2 ranks for this weapon’s special attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Petrify-rank	50 per +1, max +50	Attack	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Bypass	8 per +1, no max

Mirror Shield

The mirror shield consists of a large round disc affixed to several layers of hide. The magically bright surface will reflect magical attacks blocked by the shield, while the layers of hide absorb the shock of physical blows.

Basic Information

Skill type	Shields (also benefits from the Small Shield Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	True silver with 80% durability.
Techniques	40 (0 mounted, 28 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crane, Scorpion, Swallow, Crab and Dragon (see ‘help style’).
Special	This shield protects your back when sheathed.
Weaknesses	Soak is halved while performing techniques and during cooldown.
Bonus	100% chance of reflecting bolt spells.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Encumbrance	20 per +1, max +3
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Speed	10 per +1, max +15
Reflect-beam	2 per +1, max +100	Reflect-ball	4 per +1, max +50
Reflect-breath	4 per +1, max +50	Reflect-bypass	5 per +1, max +250
Crush-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Physical-armour	2 per +1, max +250
Energy-armour	2 per +1, max +250	Mental-armour	1 per +1, max +250
Poison-armour	1 per +1, max +250

Runic Bracers

These bracers can be strapped to your arms, giving them additional protection. They also allow you to block melee attacks while unarmed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Platinum with 50% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Bonus	+5 to Size.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, no max	Brawn	40 per +1, no max
Grace	40 per +1, no max	Mettle	40 per +1, no max
Wits	40 per +1, no max	Tenacity	40 per +1, no max
Discipline	40 per +1, no max	Attack	5 per +1, no max
Defence	5 per +1, no max	Damage	10 per +1, no max
Speed	12 per +1, no max	Unarmed-bypass	12 per +1, max +100
Unarmed-hit-dam	5 per +1, no max	Physical-bypass	18 per +1, max +75
Heat-bypass	12 per +1, max +100	Cold-bypass	12 per +1, max +100
Shock-bypass	12 per +1, max +100	Mental-bypass	15 per +1, max +100
Poison-bypass	15 per +1, max +100	Physical-armour	10 per +1, max +50
Heat-armour	5 per +1, max +50	Cold-armour	5 per +1, max +50
Shock-armour	5 per +1, max +50	Mental-armour	6 per +1, max +50
Poison-armour	6 per +1, max +50

Scarab Amulet

The scarab is a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Bronze with 80% durability.
Techniques	7 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 4 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Special	This item acts as a magical focus for the Faith talent.
Bonus	+5 to Aura.

Possible Enhancements

Replenishment	1 per +1, no max	Mana	2 per +1, no max
Regeneration	1 per +1, no max

Spiritblade

The spiritblade is a mystical sword with a three-foot double edged blade wreathed in flickering witchfire. The enchanted nature of this weapon allows it to be sheathed without harming the wearer. It can be used one or two handed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Mystical Blade Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Bronze with 80% durability.
Techniques	134 (0 mounted, 88 style-specific and 10 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crane, Viper, Mantis, Hawk and Crab (see ‘help style’).
Bonus	Inflicts dual mental damage (see ‘help dual damage’).

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Mental-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Mental-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Stormblade

The stormblade is a mystical sword with a three-foot double edged blade wreathed in magical lightning. The enchanted nature of this weapon allows it to be sheathed without harming the wearer. It can be used one or two handed.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Mystical Blade Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Copper with 60% durability.
Techniques	134 (0 mounted, 88 style-specific and 10 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Crane, Viper, Mantis, Hawk and Crab (see ‘help style’).
Bonus	Inflicts dual shock damage (see ‘help dual damage’).

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, no max	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	8 per +1, no max	Shock-bypass	8 per +1, no max
Shock-burst	8 per +1, max +20

Torc of Eternal Health

The torc of eternal health is a rigid circular necklace fashioned from twisted metal strands, open-ended at the front, with the ends sculpted into a matching pair of centaurs. It is small enough to be worn under clothing, yet its solid design classifies it as heavy armour for the purposes of talents and powers. The torc serves as a holy symbol when used by a werewolf with Faith, but it uses Lunar Forging instead of Fang Forging for calculating spell bonuses.

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds zero encumbrance, and has a melee reach of zero feet.
Material	Copper with 60% durability.
Techniques	7 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 4 behind the scenes).
Special	This item is classified as heavy armour.
Special	This item acts as a magical focus for the Faith talent.
Bonus	+5 to Mettle.

Possible Enhancements

Health

1 per +1, no max

Regeneration

1 per +1, no max

Unerring Spear

The unerring spear is a deadly weapon fashioned by the Sons of Ivaldi. It is so perfectly balanced that it never misses when thrown.

Basic Information

Skill type	Polearms (also benefits from the Spear Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds four encumbrance, and has a melee reach of five feet.
Material	Skysteel with 92% durability.
Techniques	88 (18 mounted, 40 style-specific and 12 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Swallow, Monkey, Hawk, Rhino and Viper (see ‘help style’).
Bonus	Never misses when thrown.

Possible Enhancements

Returning	100 per +1, max +1	Durability	1 per +1, max +100
Speed	10 per +1, max +10	Attack	3 per +1, no max
Defence	3 per +1, no max	Damage	6 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	5 per +1, no max	Critical-bypass	1 per +1, max +100

Visor of Vision

Basic Information

Skill type	Improvised (no associated Mastery talent).
Usage	Worn, or wielded as an improvised weapon, but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds one encumbrance, and has a melee reach of one foot.
Material	Ironglass with 80% durability.
Techniques	4 (0 mounted, 0 style-specific and 1 behind the scenes).
Bonus	You are completely immune to all gaze attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Detect-invisible	40 per +1, max +5	Durability	1 per +1, max +100
Protection	4 per +1, max +500	Physical-armour	2 per +1, max +250
Physical-absorb	5 per +1, max +50	Energy-armour	2 per +1, max +250
Energy-absorb	5 per +1, max +50	Mental-armour	1 per +1, max +250
Mental-absorb	1 per +1, max +50

Vorpal Cutlass

The cutlass has a short single-edged blade designed for better slicing action at the expense of thrusting power. It is a popular choice among sailors and pirates.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Curved Sword Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds two encumbrance, and has a melee reach of two feet.
Material	Steel with 90% durability.
Techniques	151 (59 mounted, 104 style-specific and 12 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Tiger, Lion and Leopard (see ‘help style’).
Weaknesses	This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws.
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on cut attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	5 per +1, no max

Vorpal Longsword

The longsword has a three-foot double edged blade, effective for both thrusting and slashing. It has a wide range of available fighting techniques, catering to both the beginner and the expert.

Basic Information

Skill type	Swords (also benefits from the Straight Sword Mastery talent).
Usage	One handed, and cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds three encumbrance, and has a melee reach of three feet.
Material	Steel with 90% durability.
Techniques	66 (0 mounted, 43 style-specific and 6 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Viper, Crane, Hydra, Mantis and Hawk (see ‘help style’).
Weaknesses	This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws.
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on cut attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	5 per +1, no max
Stab-bypass	5 per +1, no max

Vorpal Scythe

The scythe is an agricultural hand tool for mowing grass or reaping crops. It consists of a wooden shaft about six feet long, with two handles jutting from it at right angles, and a long curved blade mounted at the lower end.

Basic Information

Skill type	Polearms (also benefits from the Halberd Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds five encumbrance, and has a melee reach of six feet.
Material	Steel with 90% durability.
Techniques	59 (0 mounted, 29 style-specific and 7 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Mantis, Bull, Dragon, Crab and Hawk (see ‘help style’).
Special	This weapon is designed to be used two-handed (see ‘help assist’).
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on cut attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Cut-bypass	5 per +1, no max

Whirlwind Meteor Hammer

The meteor hammer consists of two heavy weights connected with a length of chain. It can be swung around the body to strike at any angle.

Basic Information

Skill type	Flails (also benefits from the Morning Star Mastery talent).
Usage	One or two handed (see ‘help assist’), but cannot be thrown.
Size/reach	Adds five encumbrance, and has a melee reach of five feet.
Material	Skysteel with 92% durability.
Techniques	45 (2 mounted, 9 style-specific and 15 behind the scenes).
Good styles	Dragon (see ‘help style’).
Special	This weapon is designed to be used two-handed (see ‘help assist’).
Bonus	+100% critical bypass on crush attacks.

Possible Enhancements

Cloud	10 per +1, max +50	Knockback	1 per +1, max +100
Durability	1 per +1, max +100	Speed	10 per +1, max +10
Attack	3 per +1, no max	Defence	3 per +1, no max
Damage	6 per +1, no max	Crush-bypass	5 per +1, no max