Weapons

The people of Gadael have all utilized a number of different weapons in their varied histories. Orcs have traditionally favored melee weapons that pair well with their brute strength including axes and warhammers for delivering crushing blows and pikes for defensive formations. Gnomes, as a very un-warlike people, have used what other races would consider little more than daggers as well as slingshots in their fighting. And while their ranged weapons may seem unintimidating, they have been very creative in their choices of ammunition. Elves traditionally rely upon swift bladed weapons such as their own specially designed, thin scimitars as well as longbows with which they are able to hit a target the size of an apple at several hundred feet. Humans, meanwhile brought with them traditional swords as well as firearms. All races except the gnomes have also utilized their own types of shields: square greatshields standing to shoulder height by the orcs, versatile kiteshields by the humans, and arm-mounted bucklers by the elves.
Since the four races all came together, for the sake of efficiency in construction and repairs, as well as consolidation of resources, the types of weapons utilized have been reduced. As such, the human’s more effective rifles have completely replaced the elves’ longbows and gnome’s slingshots. Close range weapons have been narrowed down to swords and scimitars. The orcs have also retained their pikes for mid-range defensive formations. The three shield-bearing races have also retained their defensive tools due to how they suit their physiques.