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	*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.		*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.

	*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s. These are a broad category of weapon effects which damage specific things while sparing others. Given the prevalence of [[necromancy]] during the [[Mage Wars]], many paladins wanted specific undead-slaying weapons. Weapons to damage [[Blood ~~Beasts~~]], summoned creatures, and all manner of demons. When [[Strawmen]] started to be manufactured in large quantities, many weapons were produced specifically to fight them.		*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s. These are a broad category of weapon effects which damage specific things while sparing others. Given the prevalence of [[necromancy]] during the [[Mage Wars]], many paladins wanted specific undead-slaying weapons. Weapons to damage [[Blood Beast]]s, summoned creatures, and all manner of demons. When [[Strawmen]] started to be manufactured in large quantities, many weapons were produced specifically to fight them.

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==

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	==Exotic Effects==		==Exotic Effects==
	The [[Arden Song#Arsenal of Freedom\|Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from ~~it's~~ collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection ~~byass~~, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.		The [[Arden Song#Arsenal of Freedom\|Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from its collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection bias, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.

	These exotic effects fall into very broad categories:		These exotic effects fall into very broad categories:
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	*'''Flaming''' the Arsenl has many ever-burning swords in its collection. These are always paired with an enchanted scabbard which is the only thing that can quell or contain the flames. These swords burn continuously when drawn and usually include very powerful fire effects.		*'''Flaming''' the Arsenl has many ever-burning swords in its collection. These are always paired with an enchanted scabbard which is the only thing that can quell or contain the flames. These swords burn continuously when drawn and usually include very powerful fire effects.

	*'''Elemental or Ethereal Blades''' swords in particular with no actual blade(just an empty hilt), and sometimes knives or daggers, which when activated create a blade out of magic. This is not dissimilar ~~from~~ the [[Cordosa Sword]] wielded by paladins. Blades made from any element or even pure light have been documented. Even the [[Strange Matter Sword]] falls into this category.		*'''Elemental or Ethereal Blades''' swords in particular with no actual blade (just an empty hilt), and sometimes knives or daggers, which when activated create a blade out of magic. This is not dissimilar to the [[Cordosa Sword]] wielded by paladins. Blades made from any element or even pure light have been documented. Even the [[Strange Matter Sword]] falls into this category.

	*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.		*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.

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	====Post-Dynastic====		====Post-Dynastic====
	Following the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic]] era, Impact effects changed radically. It could no longer be added to smaller bladed weapons at all and found itself the soul envoy of [[Dragon Hammer]]s, war hammers, and other large, blunt instruments. There was famously a ~~saxaphone~~ with impact made somewhere early in the Dynastic period. The effect also became far less pronounced and usually required an activation-trigger to function. These so-called "safety mechanisms"(though they were more likely created for reducing the magic requirements) became common on a lot of items.		Following the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic]] era, Impact effects changed radically. It could no longer be added to smaller bladed weapons at all and found itself the soul envoy of [[Dragon Hammer]]s, war hammers, and other large, blunt instruments. There was famously a saxophone with impact made somewhere early in the Dynastic period. The effect also became far less pronounced and usually required an activation-trigger to function. These so-called "safety mechanisms" (though they were more likely created for reducing the magic requirements) became common on a lot of items.

	==Exotic Effects==		==Exotic Effects==

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	===Armor Bypass===		===Armor Bypass===
	Far and away the most common effects seen are those intended to bypass or circumvent armor. [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|~~exo~~-elemental magics]], and most commonly fire magic, are seen frequently. In this style of enchantment, when a weapon impacts a target, it releases a powerful burst of directional elemental magic.		Far and away the most common effects seen are those intended to bypass or circumvent armor. [[Magic#Exo-Magic\|Exo-elemental magics]], and most commonly fire magic, are seen frequently. In this style of enchantment, when a weapon impacts a target, it releases a powerful burst of directional elemental magic.

	A typical example of a very cheap, simple, and effective enchanted weapon would be an axe head enchanted with fire magic. Upon impact, the axe releases a powerful burst of heat and fire extending toward from the sharpened blade. If impacting regular unenchanted armor, this would be enough to cause severe or even fatal burns even from a relatively light tap.		A typical example of a very cheap, simple, and effective enchanted weapon would be an axe head enchanted with fire magic. Upon impact, the axe releases a powerful burst of heat and fire extending toward from the sharpened blade. If impacting regular unenchanted armor, this would be enough to cause severe or even fatal burns even from a relatively light tap.

	Any sort of damaging energy can be used this way, which is why anti-magic ~~effect6~~ are incorporated into most enchanted armor. This creates something of an arms race as weapons makers product more powerful effects while armorers invent more effective defenses.		Any sort of damaging energy can be used this way, which is why anti-magic effects are incorporated into most enchanted armor. This creates something of an arms race as weapons makers product more powerful effects while armorers invent more effective defenses.

	===Impact===		===Impact===

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	*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.		*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.

	*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s. These are a broad category of weapon effects which damage specific things while sparing others. Given the prevalence of [[necromancy]] during the [[Mage Wars]], many paladins wanted specific undead-slaying weapons. Weapons to damage [[Blood Beasts]],		*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s. These are a broad category of weapon effects which damage specific things while sparing others. Given the prevalence of [[necromancy]] during the [[Mage Wars]], many paladins wanted specific undead-slaying weapons. Weapons to damage [[Blood Beasts]], summoned creatures, and all manner of demons. When [[Strawmen]] started to be manufactured in large quantities, many weapons were produced specifically to fight them.

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==

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	*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.		*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.

	*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s		*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s. These are a broad category of weapon effects which damage specific things while sparing others. Given the prevalence of [[necromancy]] during the [[Mage Wars]], many paladins wanted specific undead-slaying weapons. Weapons to damage [[Blood Beasts]],

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==

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	==Exotic Effects==		==Exotic Effects==
	The [[Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from it's collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection byass, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.		The [[Arden Song#Arsenal of Freedom\|Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from it's collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection byass, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.

	These exotic effects fall into very broad categories:		These exotic effects fall into very broad categories:

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	==Exotic Effects==		==Exotic Effects==
	The [[Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from it's collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection byass, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.		The [[Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from it's collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection byass, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.

			These exotic effects fall into very broad categories:

	*'''Flaming''' the Arsenl has many ever-burning swords in its collection. These are always paired with an enchanted scabbard which is the only thing that can quell or contain the flames. These swords burn continuously when drawn and usually include very powerful fire effects.		*'''Flaming''' the Arsenl has many ever-burning swords in its collection. These are always paired with an enchanted scabbard which is the only thing that can quell or contain the flames. These swords burn continuously when drawn and usually include very powerful fire effects.

			*'''Elemental or Ethereal Blades''' swords in particular with no actual blade(just an empty hilt), and sometimes knives or daggers, which when activated create a blade out of magic. This is not dissimilar from the [[Cordosa Sword]] wielded by paladins. Blades made from any element or even pure light have been documented. Even the [[Strange Matter Sword]] falls into this category.

			*'''Poisons''' weapons that create a magical poison effect. Though uncommon, they are especially devastating against living targets.

			*'''Bane Effects''' these are seen most commonly on weapons made for [[Paladin]]s

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==

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Standard Effects

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	====Post-Dynastic====		====Post-Dynastic====
	Following the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic]] era, Impact effects changed radically. It could no longer be added to smaller bladed weapons at all and found itself the soul envoy of [[Dragon Hammer]]s, war hammers, and other large, blunt instruments. There was famously a saxaphone with impact made somewhere early in the Dynastic period. The effect also became far less pronounced and usually required an activation-trigger to function. These so-called "safety mechanisms"(though they were more likely created for reducing the magic requirements) became common on a lot of items.		Following the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic]] era, Impact effects changed radically. It could no longer be added to smaller bladed weapons at all and found itself the soul envoy of [[Dragon Hammer]]s, war hammers, and other large, blunt instruments. There was famously a saxaphone with impact made somewhere early in the Dynastic period. The effect also became far less pronounced and usually required an activation-trigger to function. These so-called "safety mechanisms"(though they were more likely created for reducing the magic requirements) became common on a lot of items.

			==Exotic Effects==
			The [[Arsenal of Freedom]] on [[Arden Song]] published a study done on 1,000 randomly-selected weapons from it's collection. On these items, 1,300 unique effects were documented. A comparison as made to 1,000 randomly-selected pieces of armor, upon which only 284 unique effects were found. There is some selection byass, as the buyers of the Arsenal were motivated to select only the finest, most intricate weapons available, but the fact still remains that weapons are more likely to have unique abilities than armor. Even when a similar finished effect is documented, the means of obtaining it is often wildly different between two separate pieces.

			*'''Flaming''' the Arsenl has many ever-burning swords in its collection. These are always paired with an enchanted scabbard which is the only thing that can quell or contain the flames. These swords burn continuously when drawn and usually include very powerful fire effects.

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==

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	==Standard Effects==		==Standard Effects==
	Like [[Enchanted Armor, and Overview\|armor]], typical weapons will include the standard three: unbreaking, untarnishing, and stain resistance. ~~Blades~~ weapons will also typically include a "sharpness"-enhancing effect of some kind, while blunt ones uses any common ~~varition~~ on an "impact" effect.		Like [[Enchanted Armor, and Overview\|armor]], typical weapons will include the standard three: unbreaking, untarnishing, and stain resistance. Bladed weapons will also typically include a "sharpness"-enhancing effect of some kind, while blunt ones uses any common variation on an "impact" effect.

	===Armor Bypass===		===Armor Bypass===
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	===Impact===		===Impact===
			====Pre-Dynastic====
	During the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], an effect similar to that found on the [[Hakens Guard]] saw widespread use on weapons, most particularly swords. Later artificers lost the knowledge of how to apply this effect to melee weapons, making the ones that existed extremely prized. Historians theorize the knowledge was lost when in the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], the various elements of enchanting were split between different professions, E.G. an alchemist, enchanter, and smith all collaborated on an item, as opposed to a single do-anything master. The inability to see the whole of the project made creating Impact and other effects much harder.		During the [[Mage Wars#The First Chaotic Period\|First Chaotic Period]], an effect similar to that found on the [[Hakens Guard]] saw widespread use on weapons, most particularly swords. Later artificers lost the knowledge of how to apply this effect to melee weapons, making the ones that existed extremely prized. Historians theorize the knowledge was lost when in the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic Period]], the various elements of enchanting were split between different professions, E.G. an alchemist, enchanter, and smith all collaborated on an item, as opposed to a single do-anything master. The inability to see the whole of the project made creating Impact and other effects much harder.

			====Post-Dynastic====
			Following the start of the [[Mage Wars#The Dynastic Period\|Dynastic]] era, Impact effects changed radically. It could no longer be added to smaller bladed weapons at all and found itself the soul envoy of [[Dragon Hammer]]s, war hammers, and other large, blunt instruments. There was famously a saxaphone with impact made somewhere early in the Dynastic period. The effect also became far less pronounced and usually required an activation-trigger to function. These so-called "safety mechanisms"(though they were more likely created for reducing the magic requirements) became common on a lot of items.

	==The Sub Component Effect==		==The Sub Component Effect==
	One interesting aspect of enchanted weapons as opposed to armor is they tended not to be a single item. Using a sword as an example, there is the blade, the cross guard, the hilt, and the pommel. Each can be enchanted separately. With axes, the handle and head were typically separate. Baubles are often added to provide additional effects. This is how most artificers got around the problems of capacity. A forged silver sword made from relatively inexpensive materials for the rest of the components could still be quite powerful.		One interesting aspect of enchanted weapons as opposed to armor is they tended not to be a single item. Using a sword as an example, there is the blade, the cross guard, the hilt, and the pommel. Each can be enchanted separately. With axes, the handle and head were typically separate. Baubles are often added to provide additional effects. This is how most artificers got around the problems of capacity. A forged silver sword made from relatively inexpensive materials for the rest of the components could still be quite powerful.

			While Chaotic-period Impact effects could shatter every bone in a person's body and throw the limp corpse across the room, Dynastic and later effects tended to be far more subdued, amounting to merely doubling or tripling the impact force.

	==Cost and Economics==		==Cost and Economics==