Armament of the Frostborn

Tradition and Significance

Every Frostperson carries a dagger from a certain age onward. Most often, it’s a weapon passed down through generations within the family—some of these daggers are centuries old. The blade is typically bestowed after initiation, as a sign that its bearer has survived the ice. The dagger is seen not merely as a tool or weapon, but as a symbol of struggle and survival.  

Material and Origin

These daggers are traditionally made from bone or tooth. Their shapes and ornamentation are as diverse as the people who carry them: some intricately carved, others plain and utilitarian. There are no strict rules. Some daggers serve as adornment, some as tools—others as fully functional weapons. In everyday life, they’re used to slice food, as a work implement, or—if capable—for self-defense.
  Many of these daggers were crafted during the 68-day initiation of a former family member. Some Frostfolk carry the weapon they themselves made to survive their own initiation. As a result, it may not be a dagger at all, but rather a spear or a club. Yet spears and clubs are rarely worn long-term—the dagger remains the most practical choice.
  Among wealthy families and the Rune Mages who truly hail from Galdra, there are daggers made of Frostglass—personal weapons of exceptional quality. These daggers are considered masterpieces: indestructible, permanently sharp, and resistant to wear. Only the grip—typically bone and leather—shows signs of aging and occasionally requires replacement.  

Hunting Equipment and Weapon Variety

For hunting, in addition to daggers, Frostfolk rely on clubs, spears, throwing daggers or arrows, slings, nets, and ropes. Recent innovations like the Skabola—a weapon with immense penetration power but slow tensioning and reloading—are extremely effective in group hunts, but impractical for solo hunters.  

Weapons of the Rune Warriors

Rune Warriors exclusively carry Frostglass weapons—provided they’ve completed their recruit period and remain loyal to the warrior caste. During training, blunt bone weapons are used. A Rune Warrior’s traditional equipment includes: dagger, heavy thrusting spear, five throwing spears (or throwing daggers), club or mace, bone shield, and rune armor. Only the personal family dagger remains exempt from the material requirements.
  The dagger is regarded as a personal weapon. If it’s purely decorative, it is replaced in service by a functional weapon. The primary weapon of the Rune Warrior is the thrusting spear. Combined with the bone shield, it allows tactical formation techniques against large creatures—holding them at bay and dispatching them with throwing spears. For ranged attacks, warriors use their throwing spears or daggers, less often slings with stones. The Skabola was recently added to training programs, though many veterans remain skeptical: it suffers from occasional malfunctions and low firing rate.
  For melee combat, the club or mace is used. These are meant to incapacitate beasts by skull fracture or bone breakage—often as a last resort to clear an escape route.  

Skrumsblad and Raksblad

During wartime, the Golems introduced a new weapon: an oversized, sharp bone dagger used in close quarters. The arm-length blade proved dangerously effective against Frostfolk—it could sever limbs entirely. In response, the Rune Warriors’ arsenal was expanded to include the Skrumsblad (saber) and the Raksblad (sword)—both crafted from Frostglass. These weapons may never be drawn against Frostfolk, not even in training, where blunt bone versions remain in use.  

Frostglass Weapons

Frostglass is a unique material. Most Frostglass objects are white-blue or light blue and translucent—thus unsuitable for shields. Weapons made of Frostglass, however, are deep blue, opaque, and reflective on the surface. They remain permanently sharp, are unbreakable, and require no maintenance—except for cleaning blood after battle.