A main-gauche was a large dagger that had a basket hilt.[1]
History[]
The main-gauche was used as a defensive tool in the wielder's off hand which was usually their left. The basket hilt of the weapon made it much easier to parry and even disarm opponents.[1]
Notable Main-Gauches[]
- Tinris, an ancient enchanted main-gauche made of everbright steel that was wielded by the Smiling Viper.[3]
Notable Users[]
individuals[]
- Artemus Dimartius, a waterdhavian swashbuckler and teller of tall tales.[4]
- Mordmorgan, a swashbuckler-adventurer from Cormyr in the mid-14th century DR.[5]
- Losifan Urdo, a mercenary swashbuckler in Westgate.[6]
Groups[]
- Loresingers, specialty priests of Milil, favored using the main-gauche in combat.[7]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 80. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ James Tillman (March 1994). “A Fool's Errand: The Viper Comes To Ravens Bluff”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #93 (TSR, Inc.), p. 20.
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (1993). AD&D Trading Cards 1993 series, #304, "Artemus Dimartius". TSR, Inc..
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (1993). AD&D Trading Cards 1993 series, #30, "Mordmorgan". TSR, Inc..
- ↑ Thomas M. Reid (1993). AD&D Trading Cards 1993 series, #85, "Losifan Urdo". TSR, Inc..
- ↑ John Terra (February 1996). Warriors and Priests of the Realms. Edited by Steven E. Schend. (TSR, Inc), p. 96. ISBN 0-7869-0368-6.