Hitroker Hanger

Part of Weapons of Otheia
The term “Hitroker Hanger” refers to any broad-bladed hunting sword produced in the Hitroker Mountains of southern Otheia, though it is more specifically applied to the blades produced in the town of Hanslo, in the Mountain Realm. 
Hangers are easy to create and rarely have decorations. They were intended as a hunting tool originally, to butcher meat or for protection from the beasts of the Hitrokers. They are meant to be used with hacking motions, and aren’t used as a status symbol. They are used by hunters, infantrymen, sailors, and other lower class occupations. 
With a blade of no more than 30 inches, and no less than 18, the blades were originally intended for hunting. It originated in the 2nd century for practical uses, and was generally undecorated. Despite this, some nobles use them, and these have heavily decorated guards, hilts and blades. 
The hanger, being a cheap and available weapon, is often used as a substitute for purpose-designed weapons. They are far more practical to train soldiers in than the longer swords used by the Otheiae, and are easier to learn. They are often used as secondary or even tertiary weapons. In addition, their shorter length makes them excellent for use aboard ships, and so they are commonly used by sailors. 
The availability marks the Hitroker Hanger as a common weapon across the south of Otheia, and it is found in the hands of commoners throughout the region, from hunters to soldiers to bandits.
Category:Weapons of Otheia