Dolon
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A kind of [[sword]], often described as a "[http://www.allswords.com/cane_swords_s/22.htm cane-sword]." The term is of [http://www.bible-history.com/latin/latin_d.html Latin] origin. See the sketch at the top of the [[Durus Flamma]] article for the general idea. | A kind of [[sword]], often described as a "[http://www.allswords.com/cane_swords_s/22.htm cane-sword]." The term is of [http://www.bible-history.com/latin/latin_d.html Latin] origin. See the sketch at the top of the [[Durus Flamma]] article for the general idea. | ||
| - | [[Sara Amraphel]] uses one, and is proficient enough with it to [http://www.errantstory.com/archive.php?date=2006-07-12 decapitate] a [[troll]] without too much difficulty. | + | [[Sara Amraphel]] uses one, and is proficient enough with it to [http://www.errantstory.com/archive.php?date=2006-07-12 decapitate] a [[troll]] without too much difficulty. This was apparently inspired by the use of the same weapon by the head of the Ensignerum. |
| + | According to Sarine, the weapons were never meant for actual combat, simply "to look impressive and showy when swung [http://errantstory.com/archive.php?date=2007-05-02 around]" This implies that their primary function was in the display aspect of duelling, or in other spectacles where the weapon was designed to be wielded without risk to the user, either by itself or against an opponent who knew what he or she was doing enough to not hit when not required. | ||
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A kind of sword, often described as a "cane-sword." The term is of Latin origin. See the sketch at the top of the Durus Flamma article for the general idea.
Sara Amraphel uses one, and is proficient enough with it to decapitate a troll without too much difficulty. This was apparently inspired by the use of the same weapon by the head of the Ensignerum.
According to Sarine, the weapons were never meant for actual combat, simply "to look impressive and showy when swung around" This implies that their primary function was in the display aspect of duelling, or in other spectacles where the weapon was designed to be wielded without risk to the user, either by itself or against an opponent who knew what he or she was doing enough to not hit when not required.