Bec de corbin

Bec de corbins were a type of polearm in the Realms that had an infamous reputation.

Description
At a glance, this weapon bore a resemblance to a lucerne hammer. Bec de corbins had poles, with an awl spike that was shorter and broader than that of a lucerne hammer, and a hooked blade that was the weapon's namesake  and comparable to a heavy military pick's head. The other end of the weapon was backed by either a clawed or pronged hammer head like the lucerne hammer, a flat hammer head, or even an axehead.

Weaponology
These weapons were highly specialized for piercing or slicing through heavy plate armor with their crow-beak, and then using the weapon's other end to strike the opponent.

Availability
Places in the Realms where one could purchase bec de corbins included:
 * The Weaponers of Cormyr.

Notable Owners

 * A bec de corbin was one of many polearms in the collection of the Bendekar's Mercantile storehouse in Ravens Bluff.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * A Handful of Dust
 * Video Games
 * Pool of Radiance • Curse of the Azure Bonds • Gateway to the Savage Frontier