Long Sword

“This is a sword, and this here is the pointy end. It’s easy to remember because the other end has a grip. Pray that you always find yourself standing on the right end of the sword. And, by that, I mean the grip. That pointy end hurts a whole lot! The grip is used for gripping, not for that lousy twirling nonsense you see on stage! Learn to use your sword correctly! Soon it may be the only thing keeping you out of the Halls of Boron!”
— Irinia Turnipweed, Dergel Guard Instructor, to her new recruits, 1040 FB

No weapon is as famous as the long sword. Warriors who serve Rondra view it as the pinnacle of martial development. Some long swords are holy to the goddess.

Many different fighting styles accommodate long swords. They come in many forms, from rapier to broadsword to short sword, and everything in between, and are the most popular type of sword in Aventuria. Long swords are the first choice for many warriors, mercenaries, soldiers, and knights. Heroes and adventurers also favor them, as do henchmen and villains of the worst kind.

“A classic.”

— Geron Bladebreaker, mercenary

“Fighting with a rock-cleaver is much more enjoyable.”

— Arbosh son of Angrax, forge dwarf master smith