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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kronos182" data-source="post: 5453293" data-attributes="member: 6668634">Some weapons of the Crux Impetuosa.The Crux Impetuosa is a well respected part of the Knights of the Silver Cross, partly due to the fact that all of its members are all supernatural beings fighting against the vampire forces. Being supernatural creatures, on average the were-knights usually have enhanced strength, reflexes and constitution, allowing them to carry heavier weapons and fight longer than many of their regular human comrades. Each member inducted into the Crux Impetuosa is issued a pole-axe as their standard weapon. As a member advances in the ranks, or shows exceptional skill or bravery, are issued more advanced versions.The pole-axe is similar to a halberd in that it has a large axe head on a long pole, making it a reach weapon, but can still be used against adjacent foes. All pole-axes come standard with a silvered blade and has the Crux Impetuosa emblem embossed on the sides of the axe head. Many, overtime also decorate their pole-axes with prayers, kill marks or for some of the more feral knights, pieces of their slain foes. Several of these weapons have become family heirlooms amongst several werewolf families as the weapon is passed down from parent to child who also joins the Crux Impetuosa.Pole-Axe (Archaic Weapon Proficiency) Damage: 2d6Critical: 20 x3Damage Type: SlashingRange Increment: melee +5 ft reachSize: LargeWeight: 18 lbsPurchase DC: 14Restriction: Restricted (+2)Game Note: Considered mastercrafted, +1 to attack bonus and silver coated.Ignis Iaculator aka Fire SpitterThe Ignis Iaculator, or fire spitters, are pole-axes with an added bonus to them, a mini-grenade launcher built into the shaft in a metal storm fashion. These versions of the pole-axe are issued to heavy support members, giving them not only a well crafted melee weapon, but an extra heavy ranged weapon. All Fire Spitters are hand crafted and are usually ornately decorated. Even though these weapons have been in use for about 5 or so years, they have been well received amongst their users. To fire the mini grenades, there is a reinforced padded grip part way down the shaft with a flip cover to reveal the firing stud. Point the top end of the shaft, with the axe head, at your enemy and press the firing stud to launch.Ignis Iaculator aka Fire SpitterDamage: 2d6 blade, varies by mini grenadeCritical: 20 x3 blade, varies by mini grenadeDamage Type: Slashing blade, varies by mini grenade (usually frag or explosive)Range Increment: Melee blade +5 ft reach, 30 ft mini grenadeSize: LargeWeight: 21 lbsAmmo: 5 internal mini grenadesPurchase DC: 28Restriction: Military (+3)Game Note: Considered a mastercrafted, granting a +1 bonus to attack roles and silver coated. Reloading the mini grenades is done by twisting firing grip then breaking open the shaft like a shotgun, then sliding in the grenades one at a time, two grenades can be loaded in a move action. A speed loader tube will load all in a single move action. Persecutus aka RevengerThe Persecutus is a Magus Facio upgraded version of the pole-axe, and only granted to high ranking members of the Crux Impetuosa, or those who've shown such bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. Each Persecutus is hand crafted, made by only master weaponsmiths, blessed on holy sites, and as the final act of a ceremony to bless and seal the enchantments must decapitate a vampire, which is usually captured for just this purpose. Persecutus are rare and about one quarter of the ones in use are already heirlooms or considered holy relics issued only to champions of the forces of good. The "standard" Persecutus are all blessed and are specially enchanted for greater damage against vampires, while holy relic versions are usually farther enchanted or seem to develop more powers after many years of service against the vampires and other foes of humanity."Standard" PersecutusDamage: 2d6 +2d6 vs evil creatuers +2d6 vs vampires +1 magical bonusCritical: 20 x3Damage Type: SlashingRange Increment: Melee plus 5 ft reachSize: LargeWeight: 18 lbsPurchase DC 33Restriction: Rare (+4)Game Note: A +1 magical weapon with the holy and bane (vampire) abilities, silver coated. Anyone wielding a Persecutus gains a circumstance +3 bonus to Reputation within the Knights of the Silver Cross and amongst the vampire hordes.AvengerThe Avenger is one of the few holy relic level of Persecutus. This pole-axe has been in service of the Knights for about 150 years and is based in Germany usually, and issued only to champions or exceptionally highly ranked members going against particularly powerful vampires. What made this particular weapon famous was during an invasion of Berlin by vampire forces, lead by a particularly old vampire, who's name was never known, but was at least 450 years old. A whole platoon of Crux Impetuosa lead the defense of Berlin, taking heavy loses in the process. Avenger was wielded by the platoon leader, but was struck down by foul magics used by the lead vampire. As the platoon leader gasped his last few breathes, he thrust his weapon into the hands of a young werewolf who was only a page to one of the regular knights that was fighting along side them. With his last breathe, he told the young page to "avenge those have fallen to protect all of mankind," then fell dead. The young page looked about, trying to find his Knight to give the weapon to as he didn't believe himself worthy of such a task. Just as the page saw his Knight, the lead vampire struck him down with a mighty blow from his sword. With a mighty roar and changing into hybrid form, the page charged the vampire, screaming a prayer to the Heavens, the weapon burst into brilliantly white flames and cleanly removed the head of the vampire. Following the battle, the young page was welcomed into the Crux Impetuosa and hailed a saviour of Berlin and allowed to keep the weapon, which he dubbed "Avenger" and used until his retirement after 60 long years of fighting evil. He donated it to the Crux Impetuosa armory with the stipulation that it be given to young inductees who show great heart, courage and faith and devote themselves to avenging those who have fallen in the name of God so that they may have the chance to serve.AvengerDamage: 2d6 +2 +2d6 vs evil creatures +2d6 vs vampiresCritical: 20 x3Damage Type: SlashingRange Increment: Melee +5 ft reachSize: LargeWeight: 19 lbsPurchase DC: Unique, but could probably fetch around 67 to the right peopleRestriction: Holy Relic, considered illegal to hold outside of the Crux ImpetuosaGame Note/Abilities: A +2 magic weapon, silver coated, grants a +4 bonus to Reputation. In the hands of a werewolf in the Crux Impetuosa, the weapon glows with a holy light when in battle, granting a +2 inspired moral bonus to attack to all allies within 30 ft. If the werewolf is in hybrid form, the weapon also gains the flaming ability dealing additional +1d6 fire damage. If the werewolf has power attack and charges, the Avenger's critical modifier changes to x4 and can deal critical damage to a vampire.</blockquote>

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