The Pict was wrenching furiously to free his knife hand, was clutching at Balthus' ax, and driving his knees at the youth's groin. Suddenly he attempted to shift his knife to his free hand, and in that instant Balthus, struggling up on one knee, split the painted head with a desperate blow of his ax.> - Beyond the Black River
A weapon that combines the razor edge of the Great Sword with the momentum and weight of the Warhammer, the Great Axe is a vehicle of savagery and slaughter.
The brutish strength required to swing the weapon with any degree of accuracy means that the weapon is rarely wielded by commoners. More often it is reserved for the ceremonial guards of kings where it is used to convey power and presence.
In battle, a warrior who can control the weapon can create a whirlwind of steel around themselves, forcing their foes to stay at a distance or be torn to shreds.
