Great scimitars were larger two-handed versions of the common scimitar. These deadly swords were found primarily in Zakhara, the Land of Fate, where it was often referred to as the "headsman's sword" since it was used by executioners.[1]
Description[]
A great scimitar was a truly massive sword, weighing on average a pound more than the mighty greatsword. The weapon's mass required two hands to wield properly unless the wielder possessed unnatural strength. The great scimitar's huge blade was curved and designed to cut through enemies.[2]
A great scimitar could be purchased for 40–90 dinars.[2]
History[]
These weapons were favored by harim servant genies who carried one in each massive hand.[3]
Notable Great Scimitars[]
Notable Users of Great Scimitars[]
- Hasan ibn al-Din[7]
- Saleem ibn Ahogar[8]
- Head Taker[4]
- Ardasir al-Darah[5]
- Sheikh Kaldhun bin Hanif[6]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 96. ISBN 978-1560763581.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jeff Grubb and Andria Hayday (April 1992). Arabian Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 91. ISBN 978-1560763581.
- ↑ Monstrous Compendium included in Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). City of Delights. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 1-56076-589-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Paul Fraser (February 2000). “Secrets of the Brotherhood of True Flame”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #268 (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 50–54.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Steve Kurtz (1994). Al-Qadim: Cities of Bone: NPC Booklet. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 1-56076-847.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steve Kurtz (1993). A Dozen and One Adventures (Monstrous Compendium Pages). (TSR, Inc). ISBN 1-56076-622-0.
- ↑ Nicky Rea (1994). Corsairs of the Great Sea (Monstrous Compendium Pages). (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560768678.
- ↑ Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). “Golden Huzuz”. City of Delights (TSR, Inc), pp. 47–48. ISBN 1-56076-589-5.