Spetums were a type of spear similar to ranseurs.[2][7][8]
Description[]
Spetums were roughly similar in appearance to ranseurs,[2][7] having a pair of sharp tapering points[8] Though their shafts were generally shorter,[7] at around 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length. They also sometimes had their side blades angled backwards.[2][8]
Weaponology[]
Like all spears, the primary function of spetums was to be thrusted at and pierce their foes. Their design's secondary capability was deflecting attacks, as well as catching and holding foes at a distance when penetration wasn't achieved.[8]
Notable Users[]
Groups[]
- Employees of the Sigil of the Silent Night in Ravens Bluff were regularly outfitted with spetums.[9]
- The Riders of Mistledale were sometimes outfitted with spetums.[10]
Individuals[]
- Dalvar Corzon was specialized in the use of spetums.[11]
- The Ravenian merchant Bendekar had multiple spetums in his home's expansive weapons collection.[12]
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Appearances[]
Adventures
Video Games
Pool of Radiance series (Pool of Radiance • Curse of the Azure Bonds) • Gateway to the Savage Frontier • Neverwinter Nights (AOL game)
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ari Marmell and Jason Bulmahn (May 2005). “The Point of Pole Arms”. In Erik Mona ed. Dragon #331 (Paizo Publishing, LLC), p. 24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 88. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (August, 1985). Unearthed Arcana (1st edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 26. ISBN 0880380845.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 109. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Skip Williams (1995). Player's Option: Combat & Tactics. (TSR, Inc), p. 132. ISBN 0-7869-0096-2.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (1994). Planescape Campaign Setting, DM Screen. Edited by David Wise. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560768340.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Ari Marmell and Jason Bulmahn (May 2005). “The Point of Pole Arms”. In Erik Mona ed. Dragon #331 (Paizo Publishing, LLC), p. 27.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Gary Gygax (August, 1985). Unearthed Arcana (1st edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 124. ISBN 0880380845.
- ↑ Ben Robbins (January 1992). “The Living City: Sigil of the Silent Night”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #67 (TSR, Inc.), p. 6.
- ↑ Scott Ciencin (June 2003). Tantras. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-3108-6.
- ↑ Curtis Scott (March 1992). Pirates of the Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 74. ISBN 978-1560763208.
- ↑ John D. Rateliff (August 1993). A Handful of Dust. Living City (RPGA), p. 37.