Weapon Quality

Technology is always advancing. The new slowly replaces the old in such a way that different levels of technology are constantly coming into contact with one another, especially in cultures with a wide range of class privelige. So it is only right that combat rules reflect this.

Bronze, Iron and Steel
There are three main types of metals used on Nasman for the making weapons, these are Bronze, Iron and Steel. Other materials may be used but will be counted as Improvised Weapons unless specially negotiated with the Dungeon Master.

Bronze
Euphamistically called "peasant steel" in the eastern provinces of Corona, bronze is the cheapest and most common metal for tools in the Kingdom and is still the primary metal in the lower provinces.

Iron
Iron is used in weapons and armor, but only a person whose life depends on it will afford themselves the cost. Well maintained guards, private mercenaries and soldiers regularly carry iron weapons. Other iron tools are still quite cost prohibitive, though and will only be found in a wealthy household.

Steel
Steel is extremely rare among common citezens and steel weapons are infact illegal, being reserved for knights and noble families.

Item Cost
Steel items are priced at the standard listed in the Player's Handbook and offer the standard armor class.

Iron items cost 2/3 the listed price and grant 2/3 the listed armor class.

Bronze items have 1/3 the listed price and grant 1/3 the listed armor class.

Round fractions up in all cases.

Bronze vs Iron
Every time a bronze weapon succesfully parries an iron weapon, the player must roll an item save for his weapon. A failed save means that the weapon is no longer usable.

Bronze vs. Steel
Along with the succesful parries as against iron, the player must roll an item saving throw at the end of every 5th round of continuous combat against an opponent wielding steel.

Iron vs. Steel
Follows the same guidlines as bronze vs. iron.

Bronze Bonuses and Penalties
Bronze is noticably lighter that iron or steel and so merits some special considerations.

Bladed Weapons
Bronze edged weapons are quicker than heavier iron and steel and so recieve a -1 to weapon speed / initiative.

Bludgeoning Weapons
Being much lighter than other metals, bronze bludgeioning weapons have a -1 penalty to their damage rolls.

Arrows
Sheaf arrows made of bronze have the same range as iron and steel flight arrows, but the maleable arrow heads are not worth recovering and can only be used once.