Broadsword

The broadsword is one of several patterns of sword common throughout Greland. The ratio of blade to handle for swords means they require considerably more high grade 'blade steel' than other hand weapons, and they have no uses outside of combat, meaning they are generally restricted to nobility. Within The Kingdom of Somercrag, Knighthood includes the right to wear a sword in any situation, further increasing the prestige associated with them.
The broadsword in particular is a larger sword intended to be used in both hands. Similar in size to the Greatsword, the broadsword is usually shorter and wider than the greatsword, making for a heavier blade which can deal more devastating wounds, albeit at the cost of being somewhat harder to control. The massive size of the broadsword, and the costs entailed, makes it a rare sight on the battlefield.
Broadsword

Name	Damage	Critical	Range	Qualities
Broadsword	5	2	Engaged	Defensive-4; Vicious-2; Slashing

Defensive-4:

• This weapon adds +dddd to the difficulty of any Melee Attacks that target the bearer.

Vicious-2:

• This weapon adds +20 to any Critical Hits it inflicts.

Slashing:

• This weapon can spend an additional a when it scores a Critical Hit to score a Slashing Critical Hit instead.

Broadswords in Military Units

When equipped by a Military Unit a broadswod is one of many kinds of Great Weapon, adding +dd to the unit's melee attacks.

Potential Improvements

• Crossguard: Some swords have a crossguard, ranging from the ornate with carved details and gilded and jewelled, to the purely functional. A sword with an enhanced Crossguard improves its Defensive quality by 1.