Molokdeshnaja

“Despite beliefs to the contrary, Norbards are peaceful and dedicated to trade. However, their neighbors are not as peaceful. Since Norbards lack a warrior caste, they rely on other means for self-defense, namely, a terrifying axe they call a molokdeshnaja.”
— Xaron of Punin, guild mage, modern

The molokdeshnaja is a heavy, exotic-looking Norbardic axe with an ornate, curved blade that looks as threatening as a barbarian axe but is no sharper than other weapons. Qualitywise, it is quite average, and its shape renders it unsuitable for two-weapon use, but it is just as effective in the hands of a skilled fighter.

“Consider the molokdeshnaja. Some Norbards are highly skilled in its use. They often must repel greedy Bornlanders or defend their daughters from rapacious bronnjars.”

— Rowena of the Transweal, Bornish cat witch

Technique	Damage	P+T	AT/PA	Reach	Weight	Length	Cost	Complexity
Impact Weapons	d6+4	STR 14	0/–1	medium	1.25 stn 2.5 lbs	100 hf/cm 40 inches	95 S	simple

Weapon Advantage: Gain a +1 bonus to Intimidation (Threats) checks using the special ability Threating Gestures (see Aventuria Compendium, page 110).

Weapon Disadvantage: When wielding two molokdeshnajas at once, apply a -1 penalty to all AT and PA.