Military forks were a type of polearm developed from pitchforks.[4][5]
Description[]
Military forks were similar in appearance to pitchforks, but had longer shafts[4][6] that measured 7 ft (2.1 m).[4] These were mounted with two parallel spikes,[4][5] stronger and straighter than pitchforks.[4][6] Some had a third tine mounted just below these spikes,[4][5] in the crotch of the fork.[4]
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.[4] The third tine some were forks were fitted with[4][5] in the crotch prevented opponents from safely going between the two main piercers[4] and allowed wielders to pull horsemen off their mounts.[5] They required two hands to wield.[7]
Non-combat uses for military forks fitted with the third tine included hoisting baskets of supplies, climbing ramparts, and setting up ladders.[5] Some even used these forks to simply lift hay.[8]
Notable Users of Military Forks[]
Classes[]
- Fugitive slaves that had escaped from farms were liable to wield military forks due to experience with pitchforks.[9]
Individuals[]
- Amelyssan the Blackhearted, a priestess and deathbringer of Bhaal.[10]
- Azazel often preferred to fight with a military fork instead of with his claws.[11]
Races & Intelligent Creatures[]
- Cornugons often fought with military forks.[12]
- Ormyrr often favored the use of military forks, throwing them at enemies from afar.[13]
- Military forks were a common weapon among traveling sea elf merchants.[14]
- Spinagons often fought with military forks.[15]
Regions & Settlements[]
- Military forks were a weapon typical of Faerûnian peasants.[8]
- The use of military forks was prevalent in Serôs.[16]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
Video Games
External Links[]
Military fork article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 94. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Douglas Niles (1995). Player's Option: Skills & Powers. (TSR, Inc), p. 129. ISBN 0-7869-0149-7.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Gary Gygax (August, 1985). Unearthed Arcana (1st edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 127. ISBN 0880380845.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 87. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 David "Zeb" Cook (April 1995). Player's Handbook 2nd edition (revised). (TSR, Inc.), p. 99. ISBN 0-7869-0329-5.
- ↑ Donald D. Miller (November 1987). “Two Hands Are Better Than One”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #127 (TSR, Inc.), p. 34.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 73. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 86. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ BioWare (June 2001). Designed by Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (November 1984). “Nine Hells revisited”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #91 (TSR, Inc.), p. 20.
- ↑ Allen Varney, ed. (June 1994). Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix. (TSR, Inc.), p. 21. ISBN 978-1560768623.
- ↑ Monstrous Compendium pages included in Ed Greenwood (March 1993). The Ruins of Myth Drannor. Edited by Newton H. Ewell. (TSR, Inc.), p. 13. ISBN 1-5607-6569-0.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 63. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ J. Paul LaFountain (1991). Monstrous Compendium: Outer Planes Appendix. Edited by Timothy B. Brown. (TSR, Inc.), p. 29. ISBN 1-56076-055-9.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 110. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.