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	[[~~File~~:Falchion.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A falchion.]]		[[Image:Falchion.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A falchion.\|alt=Illustration of a falchion.]]
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	A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.		A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.

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	*[[Edged Weapons]], the skill required to effectively use a falchion in [[GemStone IV]].		*[[Edged Weapons]], the skill required to effectively use a falchion in [[GemStone IV]].
	*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] require to craft a falchion.		*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] require to craft a falchion.

	==References==

	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Falchion Weapon Guide], on Play.net

	== External links ==		== External links ==

	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion Falchion], on Wikipedia		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion Falchion], on Wikipedia

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			[[File:Falchion.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A falchion.]]
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	A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.		A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.

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	==Alternate Names ==		==Alternate Names ==

	*~~Badelaire~~<sup>[http://art-of-swords.tumblr.com/post/36275592658/the-badelaire-sword-the-encyclopedia-of-historical]</sup>		*'''badelaire'''<sup>[http://art-of-swords.tumblr.com/post/36275592658/the-badelaire-sword-the-encyclopedia-of-historical]</sup>
	:A relatively short, wide and slightly curved blade with an ornate hilt and curved quillions.		:A relatively short, wide and slightly curved blade with an ornate hilt and curved quillions.
			*'''craquemarte'''
	*Craquemarte
	:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.		:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.
	*~~Falcata~~<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcata]</sup>		*'''falcata'''<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcata]</sup>
	:Typically single-edged, the falcata's blade has an inward curve not unlike a kukri, concave near the hilt but convex near the point. The hilt is usually hook-shaped.		:Typically single-edged, the falcata's blade has an inward curve not unlike a kukri, concave near the hilt but convex near the point. The hilt is usually hook-shaped.
		⚫	*'''kiss-of-Ivas'''
	*~~Khopesh~~<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>		*'''khopesh'''<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>
	:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.		:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.
			*'''kopis'''
	*~~Machete~~<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>		*'''machete'''<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>
	:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.		:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.
	*~~Takouba~~<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoba]</sup>		*'''takouba'''<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoba]</sup>
	:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.		:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.
			*'''warblade'''
	*Warblade
⚫	*~~Kiss~~-of-Ivas

	== Game Mechanics ==		== Game Mechanics ==

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	==Alternate Names ==		==Alternate Names ==

			*Badelaire<sup>[http://art-of-swords.tumblr.com/post/36275592658/the-badelaire-sword-the-encyclopedia-of-historical]</sup>
	*Badelaire
			:A relatively short, wide and slightly curved blade with an ornate hilt and curved quillions.
	*Craquemarte		*Craquemarte
	:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.		:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.
			*Falcata<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcata]</sup>
	*Falcata
			:Typically single-edged, the falcata's blade has an inward curve not unlike a kukri, concave near the hilt but convex near the point. The hilt is usually hook-shaped.
	*Khopesh<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>		*Khopesh<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>
	:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.		:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.
	*Machete<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>		*Machete<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>
	:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.		:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.
			*Takouba<sup>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoba]</sup>
	*Takouba
	:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.		:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.
	*Warblade		*Warblade

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	==Alternate Names ==		==Alternate Names ==

	;Badelaire		*Badelaire
	;Craquemarte		*Craquemarte
	:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.		:A craquemarte is a heavy curved sword. They were often used by sailors.
	;Falcata		*Falcata
	;Khopesh<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>		*Khopesh<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh]</sup>
	:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.		:A khopesh is an egyptian sickle sword. An ancient design, the weapon is often considered off-balance and obsolete. They were usually constructed from bronze or iron, as at the time of their construction, the technology didn't exist to craft weapons of steel.
	;Machete<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>		*Machete<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete]</sup>
	:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.		:A machete almost never has quillions, as it is usually used as a tool rather than a weapon. They are often used to traverse through jungles and are usually 18-24 inches long.
	;Takouba		*Takouba
	:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.		:Takoubas are broad, straight, dual-edged swords with a thick base that taper to a point. They are generally about 29-33 inches long and possess a simple crossguard.
	;Warblade		*Warblade
			*Kiss-of-Ivas

	== Game Mechanics ==		== Game Mechanics ==

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	A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.		A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.

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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

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	A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.		A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.
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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

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	A '''falchion''' is a thick, single-edged weapon used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.		A '''falchion''' is a thick, [[Edged Weapons\|single-edged weapon]] used in one hand. It is, essentially, a combination of an axe and a sword. These weapons were rarely used by nobility and few surviving examples still exist today, possibly due to the lower overall quality of the weapon. Falchions are generally about 3 feet long.

	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

	;Blade		;Blade
	:The blade of a falchion is single-edged, heavy, and thick. Falchions are designed to have a heavy cutting power, capable of cutting or crushing heavier armors, therefore injuring the wearer. The blade of a falchion is usually about two and a half feet long and almost always possesses a slight curve on the blade to the point. The blades were usually made of iron with steel edges.		:The blade of a falchion is single-edged, heavy, and thick. Falchions are designed to have a heavy cutting power, capable of cutting or crushing heavier armors, therefore injuring the wearer. The blade of a falchion is usually about two and a half feet long and almost always possesses a slight curve on the blade to the point. The blades were usually made of iron with steel edges.
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	:The hilt of a falchion almost always has a quillioned crossguard and a pommel. Styles of hilts can vary widely, however, they are designed for one-hand, and therefore are generally about six inches in length.		:The hilt of a falchion almost always has a quillioned crossguard and a pommel. Styles of hilts can vary widely, however, they are designed for one-hand, and therefore are generally about six inches in length.

	== ~~Other names~~ ==		==Alternate Names ==

	;Badelaire		;Badelaire
	;Craquemarte		;Craquemarte
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	== Game Mechanics ==		== Game Mechanics ==

	Falchions are a popular weapon choice among players due to their high damage factors, high AvDs, and they do not do ~~piercing~~ damage (many creatures in GemStone IV are ~~immune~~ to puncture damage, such as the [[fog beetle]] and many forms of [[undead]]).		Falchions are a popular weapon choice among players due to their high damage factors, high AvDs, and they do not do [[Puncture critical table\|puncture]] damage (many creatures in GemStone IV are resistant to puncture damage, such as the [[Giant fog beetle]] and many forms of [[undead]]).
	{{Weapon table start}}		{{Weapon table start}}
	{{Weapon table falchion}}		{{Weapon table falchion}}
	{{Weapon table end}}		{{Weapon table end}}

			The standard falchion has a weight of 5 lbs.

			Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table falchion]]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	*[[Edged Weapons]], the skill required to effectively use a falchion in [[GemStone IV]].		*[[Edged Weapons]], the skill required to effectively use a falchion in [[GemStone IV]].
	*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] require to craft a falchion.		*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] require to craft a falchion.

			==References==

		⚫	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Falchion Weapon Guide], on Play.net

	== External links ==		== External links ==

	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion Falchion], on Wikipedia		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falchion Falchion], on Wikipedia
⚫	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Falchion Weapon Guide], on Play.net