Short sword

A short sword, (or shortsword), was a light, piercing melee weapon.
==Description==
This sword was a smaller version of the longsword, but longer than a dagger.
==Tactics==
The short sword was designed for thrusting and piercing. It was a common weapon for use in the off-hand when dual-wielding.
==Varieties==
* Katzbalger, also known as "cat gutter", was a type of short and thick sword from the Blade Kingdoms, sometimes carried by Blade Captain and hippogriff cavalry.
* Wakizashi, a slightly arched shortsword commonly used in Kara-Tur.
* Butterfly sword
==Notable Short Swords==
* Ilbratha: King Azoun I's short sword, lost in 389 DR.
* Shadowflash: The short sword of Vhaeraun.
==Appendix==
===Appearances===
:;Novels
::Waterdeep • The Fanged Crown
:;Video Games
::Icewind Dale series • Baldur's Gate series
===Gallery===
Sword and shield WoW.png|A short sword and shield combination for a halfling fighter.
Pair short swords WoW.png|A pair of Waterdhavian short swords from the late 15 century DR.
Dwarf short swords WoW.jpg|A pair of dwarven short swords from the late 15 century DR.
Masterwork short sword.png|A masterwork short sword from northwest Faerûn.
Short sword plus3.png|A powerful enchanted short sword from northwest Faerûn.
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===References===
Category:Short swords
Category:One-handed swords
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Category:Light blades
Category:Blades
Category:Piercing weapons
Category:Light weapons
Category:Melee weapons
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Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril
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