Longsword
A paladin's longsword.
A longsword is a bladed sword about 3½ feet in length.1
On Golarion
Longswords are common weapons in the Inner Sea region, though individual regions interpret its basic form differently.
- Andoran: While Andoren longswords take cues from Taldan and Chelish designs, they also feature eagle-inspired motifs.2
- Cheliax: Two styles of longsword—minimalist and infernally inspired—dominate the devil-haunted empire.2
- Irrisen: The land of winter witches combines the unfettered designs of its neighbors with ornate hilts featuring knotwork or ritualistic designs.2
- Mendev: The crusaders facing demons of the Worldwound prefer tough, functional, and intimidating blades, with some even using weapons that ape demonic traits or are recovered from demons themselves.2
- Numeria: This land of barbarism and technology inspires longswords that mimic the shapes and traits of truly technological weapons.2
- Osirion: With its long history, this region's statues inspire classic longsword designs artificially aged to look older.2
- Qadira: Longswords from this desert nation represent a blend of cultures it has encountered, resulting in simple blades with decorated crossguards, hafts, or handles.2
- Taldor: Rapidly shifting fashion trends shape Taldan swords, which favor lavish appearance over function.2
Notable longswords
- Asheia, Sword of Lust, one of the seven Alara'hai of ancient Thassilon.3
References
- ↑ . “Chapter 6: Equipment” in Core Rulebook, 147. Paizo Inc., 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 . Weapon Master's Handbook, inside front cover. Paizo Inc., 2015
- ↑ . “Legendary Artifacts” in Artifacts & Legends, 50. Paizo Inc., 2012