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119's "Cat Fight" Edges

Swords: The Easterling scimitar is a blade similar to the Arabian saif, a curved sword about three feet long designed primarily for slashing. The spathion, on the other hand, is about the same length, but is a double-edged blade similar to a European longsword, meaning it is more versatile, useful for slash and thrusting, from horseback, or on foot. Edge: 'Byzantines

Polearms: The Easterling halberd has a combined axe, spear, and hook, allowing it to slash, thrust, and hook an enemy off horseback. The weapon is about 6-8 feet long. The lance, on the other hand, can only thrust, but is about 4 meters long, giving it far greater reach, and with its iron head and the momentum of the horse, the spear can punch right through the weaker bronze scale armor of the Easterlings. Edge: Even

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