Thresher's Cudgel - Revision history

Twiggy at 11:57, 5 October 2025

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	A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered\|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.		A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered\|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.

	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful ~~Orcish~~ [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ''Mountebank’s Goodbye'' after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ''Mountebank’s Goodbye'' after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the Rune of Battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the Rune of Severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the Rune of Battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the Rune of Severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.

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	==Description==		==Description==
	A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|~~Threshers~~]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.		A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered\|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.

	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ~~“Mountebank’s Goodbye”~~ after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ''Mountebank’s Goodbye'' after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the ~~rune~~ of ~~battle~~, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the ~~rune~~ of ~~severance~~, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the Rune of Battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the Rune of Severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.

	==Rules==		==Rules==

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' You may spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] with this weapon when you strike a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|mage implement]].		* '''Effect:''' You may spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] with this one-handed weapon when you strike a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|mage implement]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], three measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], three measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

Rafferty: /* Rules */ Increased optimistic materials cost to 20

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Rules: Increased optimistic materials cost to 20

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	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' You may spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] with this weapon when you strike a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|mage implement]].		* '''Effect:''' You may spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] with this weapon when you strike a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|mage implement]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires ~~seven~~ ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. ~~four~~ ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], three measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt\|ambergelt]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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Rafferty at 19:49, 30 November 2016

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' You ~~can~~ spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] ~~against~~ a mage implement.		* '''Effect:''' You may spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] with this weapon when you strike a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|mage implement]].
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. four ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. four ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' You can spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.		* '''Effect:''' You can spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. ~~five~~ ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. four ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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Rafferty: /* Rules */

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' You can spend a hero point to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.		* '''Effect:''' You can spend a [[heroic skills#Hero Points\|hero point]] to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

Rafferty: /* Description */ I have no idea how much of this I edited last night and can't be bothered to check

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Description: I have no idea how much of this I edited last night and can't be bothered to check

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	A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|Threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.		A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|Threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.

	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] ~~or [[Maggot's Talon]]~~. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.

Rafferty: /* Rules */

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	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' ~~Once per day you~~ can ~~use this weapon~~ to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.		* '''Effect:''' You can spend a hero point to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires ~~six~~ ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires seven ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. five ingots of [[Materials#Green Iron\|green iron]], and three measures of [[Materials#Beggar's Lye\|beggar's lye]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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Dre at 13:52, 16 April 2016

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	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] or [[Maggot's Talon]]. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] or [[Maggot's Talon]]. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter ~~realmm~~ prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|~~Oathwrights~~]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.

	==Rules==		==Rules==
	{{One-Handed Weapons}}		{{One-Handed Weapons}}
	* '''Effect:''' Once per day you can use this weapon to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.		* '''Effect:''' Once per day you can use this weapon to call [[Calls#SHATTER\|SHATTER]] against a mage implement.
	* '''Materials:''' Crafting a ~~thresher~~'s ~~cudgel~~ requires six ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.		* '''Materials:''' Crafting a Thresher's Cudgel requires six ingots of [[Materials#Tempest Jade\|tempest jade]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.

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	A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered\|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.		A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered\|unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.

	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful ~~Orcish~~ [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ''Mountebank’s Goodbye'' after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it ''Mountebank’s Goodbye'' after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the Rune of Battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the Rune of Severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the Rune of Battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the Rune of Severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.

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	A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|Threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.		A Thresher's Cudgel is most commonly a stout knobkerry or shillelagh bound with iron and inlaid with tempest jade. These weapons are often carried by [[The Marches magical traditions#Sorcery and the Threshers\|Threshers]] in the [[The Marches\|Marches]], but they are known throughout the Empire. Some [[Unconquered]] warriors among the [[Highguard]] call them ''Shamansbane'' weapons, and the nickname is often used by any skirmisher or scout who regularly finds themselves fighting an enemy magician.

	Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] ~~or [[Maggot's Talon]]~~. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].		Battlefield opportunists find them particularly useful against enemy magicians who use the rely on [[Weapons & Armour#Staffs\|staffs]], finding them much easier to hit during an engagement - and because such implements are generally only carried by competent [[Magical skills#Battle mage\|war casters]]. The most successful Orcish [[Imperial_Orcs_economic_interests#Thief-takers\|thief-takers]] acquire these weapons as a tool against well-equipped thieves who employ magical implements such as [[Yeoman's Bounty]] to help them evade pursuit. Some call it “Mountebank’s Goodbye” after numerous run-ins between thief-takers and the League’s most dastardly [[Mountebank\|criminal magicians]].

	Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.		Orc-made versions tend to use [[Jotra]], the rune of battle, to fight the opponent’s magic, while Highborn artisans, favouring the power of the Winter realm prefer to use the [[Yoorn]], the rune of severance, to cut away the enemy’s power. While perfectly capable of wielding them, some magicians are reluctant to bond to a Thresher’s Cudgel, claiming a sense of resentment radiating from the weapon. Some [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Oathwrights\|oathwrights]] explain that as it is the weapon’s nature to destroy mage implements, most examples have an intrinsic dislike of magicians. Most other commentators believe such magicians are simply imagining the effect.