Kraet Style Polearm Weapon

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The Kraet Style Polearm Weapon is a scripted polearm associated with the Half-krolvin hailing from the Isle of Kraet. It debuted in 2021 alongside the Kraet Style One-Handed Weapon and Kraet Helm at Duskruin, which was later joined by the Kraet Style Bow. It has been sold in Kraet Lengths. It was created by GM Thandiwe and GM Valyrka.

In addition to having fluff verb traps, they have fluff messaging when changing stance. STANCE VERBOSE must be active in order for the stance messaging to display.

Analyze

You take a closer look at a copper-inlaid vultite lancea wrapped with leather.
You analyze the vultite lancea and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

Welcome to Kraet Style, the Polearm Weapons Edition.

Lancea:  Used both for throwing and melee, the lancea is a type of short javelin favored by many Kraet.  The main grip is often paired with additional strips of leather along the haft, allowing the wielder to gain purchase wherever they choose to grip, and the javelin's head is exceptionally sharp.

Now that you know a little bit about your vultite lancea and its history, here are some useful tips for using it.
The lancea is verbose in its movements in your hand, meaning you'll want to have STANCE VERBOSE active when using it.  It also has access the the following verbs:
 Pull, Push, Spin, Tap

Alteration Instructions:  The lancea must maintain its nouns and conform to the spirit of its design as outlined above.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the vultite lancea for you.

Usage

Verb Style First Third
PULL Pulling your verutum close to your body, you grip the haft tightly. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PUSH You thrust your verutum out in front of you, preparing to attack. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
SPIN You twist and turn as you spin your verutum about, showing off your exceptional skills. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
STANCE Defensive You pull your verutum across your body and prepare to defend yourself. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Guarded You pull your verutum close, preparing to fend off any attack. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Neutral Letting the butt of your verutum rest on the ground, you look about for any signs of danger. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Forward Holding your verutum in front of you, you take a few steps forward. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Advance You lean forward, gripping your verutum tightly. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
Offensive You step forward and turn your verutum until the head is pointed outward. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
TAP You confidently tap your verutum against the ground in a show of bravery. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

See Also

Kraet Style Polearm Weapon Information
Type Fluff
Item Classification Weapon
Item(s) Applied to Polearm
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep
Original Release Venue Duskruin
Original Release Year 2021
Restrictions Noun cannot change.
Item Verbs
PULL PUSH SPIN STANCE
TAP