Falchion

A falchion was type of large, single-edged, two-handed sword.

Description
The falchion looked much like a big scimitar with a wide blade curved toward the tip. The blade was one-sided and heavy, weighing as much as some greatswords. The pommel, cross guard, and grip were similar to a bastard sword.

The heavy blade of the falchion gave it an almost axe-like ability to chop through armor and yet retained the advantages of a sword. Its weight required two hands and special training to wield effectively, so it was therefore considered a martial weapon.

Individuals

 * Aoth Fezim
 * Gaedynn Ulraes

Races & Sentient Creatures

 * Phoelarches often wielded falchions.

Regions & Settlements

 * In east Faerûn, falchions were commonly used in the region of Chessenta, especially by half-orcs and mountain orcs in Chessenta. It was also commonly used in Mulhorand by such creatures as aasimars, the Durpari, earth genasi, the Mulan, and tieflings.
 * In southeast Faerûn, falchions were commonly used in the region of Golden Water.
 * In south Faerûn, falchions were commonly used in the Lake of Steam region.
 * In west Faerûn, falchions were commonly used in the region of Calimshan, especially by air genasi and fire genasi.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Mortal Consequences
 * Video Games
 * Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder • Dungeons & Dragons Online