Lance

A lance was a long piercing weapon. They were designed for and especially effective when used in mounted combat.

History
In 1360 DR, in the Battle of the Fissures, the Bedine fought against the asabi with lances.

Notable Lances

 * Anhur's lance, a unique enchanted lance that was wielded by the avatar of Anhur.
 * Great Rift skylance, a variety of enchanted lances that were wielded by the Great Rift skyguards.
 * Lance of Faerûn, a variety of holy lances.
 * Lance of burning blackfire, a variety of enchanted heavy lances that were the preferred weapon of the Griffon Cavalry.

Groups

 * Great Rift skyguards.
 * The Hellriders were typically proficient in the use of lances.
 * The Riders of Blood.
 * The Sailors of the Crimson Sea, a mercenary company in Chessenta, commonly equipped their cavalrymen with lances.

Regions & Settlements

 * Archendale's standing military, the Archenriders, were often equipped with lances.
 * The army of Ubar fielded camel mounted lancers.

Trivia

 * A number of mercenary and military organizations in the Realms were named for this weapon. This included the Ahrakshar of Iliphanar, the First Lancers, the Lancers of Death, the Lances of Leilon, the Nightfire Lances, the Order of the Silver Lance, and the Purple Lancers contingent of the Company of the Ebon Spur.
 * There were some spells in the Realms named for this weapon due to their unleashed effect resembling a lance, such as fire lance, icelance, and Laeral's silver lance.