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A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.<br />
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== Construction ==<br />
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;Blade<br />
:The blade of a falchion is single-edged, heavy, and thick. Falchions are designed to have a heavy cutting power, capable of cutting or crushing heavier armors, therefore injuring the wearer. The blade of a falchion is usually about two and a half feet long and almost always possesses a slight curve on the blade to the point. The blades were usually made of iron with steel edges.<br />
;Hilt<br />
:The hilt of a falchion almost always has a quillioned crossguard and a pommel. Styles of hilts can vary widely, however, they are designed for one-hand, and therefore are generally about six inches in length.<br />
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==Alternate Names ==<br />
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*'''badelaire'''<sup>[http://art-of-swords.tumblr.com/post/36275592658/the-badelaire-sword-the-encyclopedia-of-historical]</sup><br />
:A relatively short, wide and slightly curved blade with an ornate hilt and curved quillions. <br />
*'''craquemarte'''<br />
:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.<br />
*'''falcata'''<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcata]</sup><br />
:Typically single-edged, the falcata's blade has an inward curve not unlike a kukri, concave near the hilt but convex near the point. The hilt is usually hook-shaped.<br />
*'''kiss-of-Ivas'''<br />
*'''khopesh'''<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup><br />
:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.<br />
*'''kopis'''<br />
*'''machete'''<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup><br />
:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.<br />
*'''takouba'''<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoba]</sup><br />
:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.<br />
*'''warblade'''<br />
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== Game Mechanics ==<br />
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Falchions are a popular weapon choice among players due to their high damage factors, high AvDs, and they do not do [[Puncture critical table|puncture]] damage (many creatures in GemStone IV are resistant to puncture damage, such as the [[Giant fog beetle]] and many forms of [[undead]]).<br />
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The standard falchion has a weight of 5 lbs.<br />
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Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table falchion]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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*[[Edged Weapons]], the skill required to effectively use a falchion in [[GemStone IV]].<br />
*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] require to craft a falchion.<br />
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==References==<br />
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Falchion Weapon Guide], on Play.net<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion Falchion], on Wikipedia</div>imported>GS4-KAIKALA