During the Huang Di period, (2597-2597 B.C.) short swords made from jade already existed. The history of the short sword can be traced back to the very beginning of Chinese weapons smithing. Normally, short swords were carried in a pair, and were used in both hands at the same time. Almost all famously sharp swords are short. When it was used as a thrown weapon, it was called the “Flying Sword.”īecause it was shorter than the regular sword, the material of the short sword could be made from a harder steel and it could, therefore, be a sharper and stronger weapon. In addition, if a handkerchief or a piece of cloth was added to the pommel, it could be used as a thrown weapon. The advantages of the short sword were that it could be hidden and carried easily as a secondary defensive weapon. The structure of the short sword was the same as that of the regular sword, except that it was shorter and the blade was not as wide. The disadvantage of very short weapons was that their defensive range was relatively shorter than that of other weapons. Due to their size, they could be carried easily or hidden somewhere on the body. Since very short weapons were relatively lighter than longer weapons, they were also commonly used as throwing weapons. The following is a brief introduction to some common very short weapons and short weapons. From their birth some 5,000 years ago, short weapons have evolved in such numbers as to make any detailed examination a life’s work. It is impossible to discuss all of the short weapons of China. They are more effective at short range and, therefore, are used more for personal defense rather than for attack. The same attributes that give short weapons this advantage make them impractical for large battles. Heroic soundtrack by the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae.All short weapons possess an inherent advantage over long weapons: they are easy to carry.Superlative pixel art by games industry veteran Henk Nieborg.This is where you come in, brave champion…help us save the kingdom of Mercia! Features With Etheldred’s next attack looming on the horizon, and the population becoming increasingly desperate, a call is sent out to champions across the land, pleading with them to put a stop to Etheldred’s plans once and for all! Every seven years she sends her armies South to handpick citizens from each township who will be subjected to a lifetime of servitude, and they are never heard from again… Etheldred the SorceressEtheldred is an evil, domineering sorceress who dwells in a spire in the distant volcanic wastelands to the North. Your chosen hero must battle bravely with hordes of Etheldred’s evil minions before confronting the menacing bosses of each region - formidable guardians who are fiercely loyal to Etheldred. Each hero has their own traits, weapons, and special abilities.įae wields two deadly blades and swift throwing daggers Iolo whips his enemies with his mighty beard and can conjure searing fireballs Rooney carries a lethal cannon which he uses to bludgeon his enemies or launch cannonballs from a distance. The Heroes You have the choice between three courageous heroes: Fae the Elf, Iolo the Druid, or Rooney the Marauder. Ælfwyn’s wares include health potions, power-ups, and devastating magic scrolls. Seek her out and upgrade your weapons to prepare yourself for the dangers that await! Ælfwyn the MerchantAccumulating gold from fallen enemies permits your hero to buy various items from Ælfwyn -the mysterious travelling merchant. Each hero can move and attack in eight different directions and make use of various items. Will you meet the same unfortunate fate as their honourable predecessors, or will you return victorious and triumphant? That is all down to you! Gameplay Along with their own distinct traits, your selected hero not only has fierce close-range melee attacks, but also long-range projectiles to vanquish enemies from a distance. Some months ago, a party of mercenaries was dispatched to attempt to put a stop to Etheldred and her evil cohorts, but regrettably none of them have ever returned… StoryFor as long as you and your people can remember, your homeland of Mercia has been held in the tyrannical clutches of the malevolent sorceress, Etheldred. About This Game Battle AxeBattle Axe is an arcade top-down hack & slash featuring high-quality visuals created by veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg, true to form game mechanics, and music from the legendary VGM composer Manami Matsumae – retro gamers rejoice!
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