Arms and Armor

In Tel, the civilized realm of Human nations approximates the Dark Ages of Earth (i.e. the 6th to 10th centuries C.E.). The following is a list of commonly available weapons and armor as per the Basic Fantasy Equipment Emporium and other sources:

Melee Weapons

Axes

  • Handaxe (4 GP, Size: S, 3 lbs, DMG 1d6, Range:10'-20'-30')
  • Handaxe, shepherd’s (4 GP, Size: M, 5 lbs, DMG 1d6/1d8, verstile)
  • Battleaxe, bearded (7 GP, Size M, 5 lbs, 1d8, two-handed)
  • Greataxe, Trøg axe (14 GP, Size L, 15 lbs, 1d10, two-handed)
  • Pickaxe/Horseman's Pick (6 GP, Size S, 4lbs, 1d6)
  • Mattock/Footman's Pick (8 GP, Size M, 6 lbs, 1d8, two-handed)

Daggers

  • Dagger

Swords

  • Shortsword
  • Longsword/Scimitar

Hammers and Maces

  • Warhammer
  • Light Mace
  • Mace
  • Morningstar

Spears and Polearms

  • Spear
  • Lance
  • Quarterstaff

Chain and Flail

  • Chain
  • Flail
  • Great Flail (Peasant Flail)
  • Whip

Other Weapons

  • Club/Cudgel/Walking Staff
  • Greatclub
  • Sap
  • Hook
  • Sickle
  • Scythe

Ranged Weapons

Bows

Slings and Hurled Weapons

  • Sling
  • Oameni Fustibalus/Sling-Staff
  • Javelin
  • Dart/Plumbata/Throwing Blade
  • Net

Armor

Mail

  • Padded
  • Hide
  • Chain Mail
  • Scale Mail
  • Lamellar

Shields

  • Buckler
  • Medium Shield (wooden)
  • Tower Shield/Scutum (wooden)


Cover image: by Lleij Schwartz