As the population of the Half-Krolvin began to swell, infusions of other cultures came to them (by trade or by conquest), bringing alternative methods of crafting, new materials, and a progressive understanding of how to expand their skills to incorporate these new ideas. As such, the styles of Half-Krolvin arms evolved from being tools that could also kill to instruments designed with only that purpose. Metal blades replaced teeth and spears were tipped with barbs, ushering these seafarers into a time where their bite became much worse than their bark.
(OOC Note: The nouns below were taken from existing languages because they resemble the existing Krolegh language in some way.)
Noun | Weapon Base |
kubikiri | Dagger |
zirah bouk | Dagger |
kumade | Troll-claw |
toyak | Quarterstaff |
atgeir | Halberd |
kurzsax | Broadsword |
kopis | Falchion |
disackn | Scimitar |
kerambit | Halberd |
hakapik | Crowbill |
aklys | Cudgel |
asaya | Runestaff |
gaizaz | Spear |
atlatl | Spear |
knopkierie | Javelin |
nagyka | Dart |
bovai | Hammer of Kai |
nifa otti | Mace |
waihaka | Cudgel |
kurutai | Bola |
(OOC Note: These nouns are all new and based solely on Krolegh.)
Noun | Weapon Base |
krizta | Dagger |
lutk | Bow |
lutk'quoab | Longbow |
lutk'azi | Composite Bow |
kut | Crossbow |
kut'zikokra | Light Crossbow |
kut'ziko | Heavy Crossbow |
sitka | Arrow |
zevt | Bolt |
zevt'zkokra | Light Bolt |
zevt'zko | Heavy Bolt |
mekya | Sword |
mekya ne'rutka | Two-handed Sword |
tvekre | Katar |
klot | UAC Boots |
trukt | UAC Gloves |
mekya t'rhet | Longsword |
hektov sket | Battle Axe |
As a seafaring race that evolved from slavery, options for armor were perhaps in shorter supply than those for weapons. Anything, with sufficient need, can be used as a weapon, but this is not so for armor. Primarily, the origins of Half-Krolvin armor were found in tough leather and hides, from both beasts of the land and of the sea. In construction, it was very basic - layers of padding beneath leather stitched with sinew served as the very first incarnations and served all Half-Krolvin equally. Hence, the word for such armors is a general term and covers any such pieces, regardless of where or how they are worn. Distinctions are only made if one is feeling particular and are generally distinguished by referencing the area of the body protected in addition to the word for armor.
It wasn't until Half-Krolvin became more integrated with human (read non-Krolvin) societies outside of slavery that metal armors rose in prevalence and indeed came to be seen as a necessity in battle. As such, many of the Common names for these types and styles of armor have been adapted from the native languages from which they originate, although a few styles have adopted their own labels in the Half-Krolvin tongue.
Noun | Armor Base |
krytze | shield (general) |
ruskag | armor (general) |
ruskag t'vrak | hide/leather armor (general) |
ruskag rezga | chainmail |
lasktol'zko | full plate |
ruskag teskha | leather/metal helm (head only) |
(OOC Note: Enjoy, folks. And feel free to address any comments or questions you might have in this folder. I'll keep my eye out.)
~ X.