Main Gauche
The main gauche (French; literally “left hand”) isn’t really a weapon in itself. It certainly can be, as it’s a dual-edged blade that can be used like any normal knife in combat. That belies the tool’s original use, however, which is to serve as a parrying tool in fencing. Duelists hold the weapon in the left hand (per the name) while wielding a rapier or épée in the right. The main gauche has a knuckle-guard that allows the fighter to deflect incoming close-combat attacks.
If a character wishes to use the main gauche to help him parry incoming close-combat melee attacks, it grants him a +1 modifier to his Defense. However, this dagger doesn’t offset the –2 penalty from off-hand attacks unless the character has the Ambidextrous Merit.
If a character wishes to use the main gauche to help him parry incoming close-combat melee attacks, it grants him a +1 modifier to his Defense. However, this dagger doesn’t offset the –2 penalty from off-hand attacks unless the character has the Ambidextrous Merit.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Size: 1/S
Durability: 3
Cost: •
Notes: +1 Defense if used with another weapon