Military fork

Military forks were a type of polearm developed from pitchforks.

Description
Military forks were similar in appearance to pitchforks, but had longer shafts that measured. These were mounted with two parallel spikes, stronger and straighter than pitchforks. Some had a third tine mounted just below these spikes, in the crotch of the fork.

Weaponology
Military forks were primarily thrusting weapons, efficient at holding enemies at bay, though they lacked the major penetrating power of spears with respect to heavily armored foes. The third tine some were forks were fitted with in the crotch prevented opponents from safely going between the two main piercers and allowed wielders to pull horsemen off their mounts. They required two hands to wield.

Non-combat uses for military forks fitted with the third tine included hoisting baskets of supplies, climbing ramparts, and setting up ladders. Some even used these forks to simply lift hay.

Classes

 * Fugitive slaves that had escaped from farms were liable to wield military forks due to experience with pitchforks.

Individuals

 * Amelyssan the Blackhearted, a priestess and deathbringer of Bhaal.
 * Azazel often preferred to fight with a military fork instead of with his claws.

Races & Intelligent Creatures

 * Cornugons often fought with military forks.
 * Ormyrr often favored the use of military forks, throwing them at enemies from afar.
 * Military forks were a common weapon among traveling sea elf merchants.
 * Spinagons often fought with military forks.

Regions & Settlements

 * Military forks were a weapon typical of Faerûnian peasants.
 * The use of military forks was prevalent in Serôs.