A Southern Swordsman is renowned for their skill in battle but also for their corrupted nature. In earlier ages the craftsmanship of many weapons used by the warriors of the Southern Steppes was legendary, but following their defeat at the hand of the army of Skarlos it seems that much of their weapon lore was lost. Many such weapons were stored in Neuberg for centuries following the great Battle of Castle Hill. Of these the most notable are perhaps an example of the legendary Black Mace, which was surrounded by silver-tipped spikes and doubled the damage a normal mace would do.