CGR2 - The Complete Gladiator's Handbook

and worn like a buckler on the forearm. However, unlike
most bucklers, it can cause serious damage to an unwary
opponent. It is a favored weapon of martial artists. The
forearm axe allows the attacker to strike as though his arm
were a weapon, delivering 1d6 points of damage. It can
also be used in close quarters where other weapons may
not be effective.
Proficient Use: The proficient user of a forearm axe can
use it as a buckler to deflect 1 attack per round, and still use
it to attack. In game terms, this means that the user gains a
+1 AC against a specified attack, taking no penalty to
riposte. However, when it is used as a buckler, there is the
possibility of shattering; any roll of a 19 or 20 against it
means the PC must again roll a d20. A roll of 1 means the
forearm axe has shattered from the force of the blow.
Specialized Use: The spike in the center can be used by
specialized wielders to inflict an additional 1d2 points of
damage. Though this is not an incredible amount of damage,
the spike takes poison coating well, and can be hollowed
to hold up to three doses of poison.
Lotulis
Cost: 15 gp
Weight: 10
Size: L
Type: P/S/B
Speed Factor: 8
Damage S-M/L: 1d10/1d12
The lotulis is a long shaft with a recurved crescent blade
at either end. It resembles two outwardly curved crescent
moons mounted on a long metal shaft. The edged crescents
also have small barbed spikes near the points. In the
hands of a warrior trained in its use, it is a truly dangerous
weapon. Though the lotulis is ponderous, its damage
potential is something to make even a half-giant wary.
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Proficient Use: The proficient user can spin the lotulis
through a variety of offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The shaft can be used to parry attacks or bludgeon foes
like a quarterstaff, protecting the user. The blades can be
used to slash on front or back strokes, keeping enemies at
bay. The blades can also be used to catch weapons, pin
foes, or impale targets with the barbs. The lotulis grants a
+1 to any attempt using called shots because of its specific
design. It should be noted that the lotulis cannot be
set against a charging foe.
Specialized Use: Anyone who specializes in the lotulis
may make two slashing attacks in a round on two different
opponents with the two ends. Though the double slash
uses the attacks normally conferred by specialization, it
allows the wielder to take on two separate opponents at
one time. If the wielder so desires, he can take the extra
opponent in lieu of one of the free attacks.
Puchik
Cost: 6 gp
Weight: 1
Size: S
Type: P/S
Speed Factor: 2
Damage S-M/L: 1d4+1/1d4+1
The puchik is a punching and parrying weapon designed
for close fighting. It is a dagger, 2 feet long, with handguards
jutting from the hilt at a 45 degree angle to protect
the wielder’s hands. The grip of the puchik is perpendicular
to the length of the blade and held in place by the two
prongs extending down from the handguards. Holed
leather strips wrap around the hilt keep the grip from slipping
in sweaty hands.
Proficient Use: The puchik confers no attack bonus on a
proficient user, but it can be used to trap an opponent’s