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[[File:Arakh.jpg|thumb|350px|right|The arakh; the traditional Dothraki weapon.]] |
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The '''arakh''' is the standard weapon used by [[Dothraki]] warriors. It has a crescent moon-shaped, curved blade about two and a half feet long and a thick handle almost the same length, making it half-sword and half-scythe. Although unable to penetrate armor, the arakh gives the wielder tremendous maneuverability of wrists. |
The '''arakh''' is the standard weapon used by [[Dothraki]] warriors. It has a crescent moon-shaped, curved blade about two and a half feet long and a thick handle almost the same length, making it half-sword and half-scythe. Although unable to penetrate armor, the arakh gives the wielder tremendous maneuverability of wrists. |
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[[Jorah Mormont]] notes that while the sweeping blade is effective and indeed necessary for a warrior on horseback, the arakh pales in comparison to the [[Westerosi]] double-edged sword for battling without a mount or at penetrating armor.<ref>"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref> |
[[Jorah Mormont]] notes that while the sweeping blade is effective and indeed necessary for a warrior on horseback, the arakh pales in comparison to the [[Westerosi]] double-edged sword for battling without a mount or at penetrating armor.<ref>"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref> |
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| − | Although a Dothraki weapon, it is occasionally employed by non-Dothraki, such as the [[Tyrosh]]i mercenary [[Daario Naharis]], captain of the [[Second Sons]].<ref>"[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]"</ref> |
+ | Although a Dothraki weapon, it is occasionally employed by non-Dothraki, such as the [[Tyrosh]]i mercenary [[Daario Naharis]], captain of the [[Second Sons (mercenary company)|Second Sons]].<ref>"[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]"</ref> |
==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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The weapon overall is an original invention of [[George R.R. Martin]] , but does bear some similarity to ancient "sickle-swords" such as the [[wikipedia:Khopesh|khopesh]] and the [[wikipedia:Falx|falx]]. Martin's description of arakhs in the books (''A Game of Thrones'', chapter Daenerys II) is: "...in the blink of an eye the arakhs were out, long razor-sharp blades, half sword and half scythe." |
The weapon overall is an original invention of [[George R.R. Martin]] , but does bear some similarity to ancient "sickle-swords" such as the [[wikipedia:Khopesh|khopesh]] and the [[wikipedia:Falx|falx]]. Martin's description of arakhs in the books (''A Game of Thrones'', chapter Daenerys II) is: "...in the blink of an eye the arakhs were out, long razor-sharp blades, half sword and half scythe." |
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| − | Martin's conception of arakhs, however, actually differs from the arakhs produced for the TV series. When Martin described arakhs as "half-sword and half-scythe", he meant a curved blade similar to a scimitar. The TV series took his description literally, making a blade that starts out as a straight sword before turning into a circular, curved scythe-shape halfway through. |
+ | Martin's conception of arakhs, however, actually differs from the arakhs produced for the TV series. When Martin described arakhs as "half-sword and half-scythe", he meant a curved blade similar to a [[wikipedia:Scimitar|scimitar]]. The TV series took his description literally, making a blade that starts out as a straight sword before turning into a circular, curved scythe-shape halfway through. |
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Arakh" is pronounced "Ah-rock", as opposed to "Ah-RACK".[[File:Arakh1.jpg|thumb|A collection of Arakhs behind the scenes.]] |
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Arakh" is pronounced "Ah-rock", as opposed to "Ah-RACK".[[File:Arakh1.jpg|thumb|A collection of Arakhs behind the scenes.]] |
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Revision as of 21:00, 7 May 2015
The arakh; the traditional Dothraki weapon.
- "Their blades are more scythe than sword... the better to cull the infantry ranks without breaking stride."
- ―Ser Jorah Mormont
Daario's custom-made Dothraki arakh.
The arakh is the standard weapon used by Dothraki warriors. It has a crescent moon-shaped, curved blade about two and a half feet long and a thick handle almost the same length, making it half-sword and half-scythe. Although unable to penetrate armor, the arakh gives the wielder tremendous maneuverability of wrists.
Jorah Mormont notes that while the sweeping blade is effective and indeed necessary for a warrior on horseback, the arakh pales in comparison to the Westerosi double-edged sword for battling without a mount or at penetrating armor.[1]
Although a Dothraki weapon, it is occasionally employed by non-Dothraki, such as the Tyroshi mercenary Daario Naharis, captain of the Second Sons.[2]
In the books
The weapon overall is an original invention of George R.R. Martin , but does bear some similarity to ancient "sickle-swords" such as the khopesh and the falx. Martin's description of arakhs in the books (A Game of Thrones, chapter Daenerys II) is: "...in the blink of an eye the arakhs were out, long razor-sharp blades, half sword and half scythe."
Martin's conception of arakhs, however, actually differs from the arakhs produced for the TV series. When Martin described arakhs as "half-sword and half-scythe", he meant a curved blade similar to a scimitar. The TV series took his description literally, making a blade that starts out as a straight sword before turning into a circular, curved scythe-shape halfway through.
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Arakh" is pronounced "Ah-rock", as opposed to "Ah-RACK".
A collection of Arakhs behind the scenes.
See also
References
- ↑ "Lord Snow"
- ↑ "Second Sons"
| Culture and society |
Arakh · Bloodrider · Khal · Khalar Vezhven · Khalasar · Khaleesi · Language · Raiding · Stallion heart |
| Religion |
Dosh Khaleen · Great Stallion · Night Lands · Stallion who mounts the world |
| Dothraki Sea |
Vaes Dothrak (Godsway · Horse Gate · Temple of the Dosh Khaleen) · Mother of Mountains |