Arming Sword

An arming sword (often recognized in Draven as a knightly sword) is a straight, double-edged blade with a single-handed cruciform hilt and a blade length of about 28 to 30 inches. The arming sword is often used on horseback or by standard infantry units, and has been prevalent since the the Age of Enlightenment.

Fighting with an Arming Sword
The technique used when wielding an arming sword has always been used in one such manner that has been widely accepted among all of those that use it. This standard fighting style requires the user to be elevated above their opponent, and to use diagonal strikes and stabs to break through their opponent's defense. When wielded on horseback, arming swords are to be held outward as you travel past your enemies, cutting them down using your own momentum to your advantage.

On rare occasions, fighters will wield two arming swords for faster-paced combat. This technique requires a great deal of focus, hand-eye coordination, and proper timing, as one false move could result in a bad wound inflicted upon the user. Using spinning motions and acrobatic feats, this is a very aggressive technique, and should never be used against targets that can strike you from a distance. Skald raiders and Griswulf mercenaries are common practitioners of this fighting style.