Aug 18, 2020
#weapons Karalumpus
Dwarven mace with a heavy striking end on one side, and flat counterweight on the other. (Often described with ridiculously exaggerated proportions when included in stories.)
The considerable mass of the flat counterweight is well suited for dropping on enemies who may try pop out of the ground at a moment’s notice.
Almost in direct contrast to our expression, “dropped the ball,” which implies missing an opportunity, the expression “dropped the karalumpus” implies quick thinking and decisive action in a stressful situation.