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<p>Slorbin: Dwarves CAN use other weapons AND drop attached weapons - tested.</p> <hr /> <div>{{migrated article}}<br /> {{av}}<br /> <br /> Sometimes, [[dwarves]] will grow particularly '''attached''' to a [[weapon]] or piece of [[armor]], such that if they become attached enough, they will [[name]] it. The armor/weapon will then be listed as a named object and gain the [[artifact]] flag, although its value and effectiveness{{verify}} will remain the same. What causes dwarves to name their weapons is unknown - time alone will suffice (though it may take a ''very'' long time), but slaying an important [[historical figure]], such as a [[forgotten beast]], will often be enough. A weapon having a long kill list will also contribute to its naming. A weapon or piece of armor, even a [[shield]] or [[greaves]], may be named if it only had a single kill. (''Apparently, this particular artifact-ish status also provides a 2x to-hit chance.'')<br /> <br /> After the weapon has been named it will become impossible to [[melt]] (''such as an [[artifact]] clearly would be''){{verify}} though other weapons CAN be used by the same ddwarf.. If the dwarf dies, the weapon will be forbidden for use until all dwarves that slew something with that particular weapon (according to its kill list) at any given moment (before and after its naming) are properly buried in a [[coffin]]. If any of the slayers' bodies have been destroyed, the weapon cannot be used again.<br /> <br /> Attachment is not entirely restricted to warriors' military items; [[Performer|bards]] can become attached to their [[instrument]]s and [[scholar]]s to their [[scroll]]s, to provide two examples.<br /> <br /> {{Category|Dwarves}}<br /> {{Category|Game mechanics}}<br /> [[ru:Attachment]]</div>

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