Elisa Castillo's Equipment

**Elisa Castillo** Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:35 am

DOSSIER: Elisa Castillo's Equipment

-NAME

- El Toro
- El Corcel
- Los Cuernos
- Little Devils (grenades)

-DESIGNATION

- Battleaxe
- Break-action grenade launcher
- Hand axe x2 (I’m counting each individually)
- Dynamite sticks w/ mechanical fuse
- Steam grenades

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-DESCRIPTION

- El Toro: El Toro is a two-headed axe, one a standard axe blade, the other more akin to that of a spear. The haft is long and made of a durable wood, and has certainly seen its fair share of combat. In fact, this was Elisa’s preferred weapon from Ill Fortune, one of the few items she still carries around from her time there. Several counter notches have been made along its length, though there’s no indication as to what exactly she’s counting. If one looks closely, it’s been patched up several times over the years, indicating it holds a sentimental value for Elisa.

- El Corcel: This is a fairly standard Sabrian grenade launcher. Firing 40mm grenades, they act as miniature cannons, though they’re largely used for anti-infantry purposes. Its break-action, so it can only hold one round at a time, and must be reloaded after ever shot. It’s known for being back-heavy, as that’s where the steam tank is located, which is what allows it to shoot grenades at distances farther than one could throw. Elisa’s model, in particular, has elegant engravings along the barrel and stock. While giving no actual advantage to her, it does make it look slightly more presentable, and memorable as well.

- Los Cuernos: These two axes are relatively new, but nicks and scrapes show that they’ve already seen combat. They seem to be made out of a single piece of steel, with leather wrapped around the handles for grip. The blades themselves are slightly decorated, and they seem to constantly be polished for a fine gleam.

- Little Devils: Elisa carries her grenades in a satchel, tending to have a few of each at any given moment. The first grenade she employs would be her sticks of dynamite. Though there’s nothing special about the explosive materials themselves, the fuse mechanism is of particular interest. A small battery is attached to a timer, which is wired into the dynamite. Elisa can set the time delay before throwing a grenade, allowing her versatility and cutting out the need to light the fuse. Her second grenade would be her steam grenades. Their odd shape is couple with its odd weight, as though it’s filled with a liquid. It’s armed in a two-step process: first, the pin must be removed, and then the handle must be released, making a rather distinctive sound in the process. The time delay is a few seconds, after which it releases a thick cloud of steam, obscuring vision inside of it, and blocking vision from one side through to the other.

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-WEAPON TECHNIQUES

El Toro: Double-Headed Axe- El Toro features two heads, each for different purposes. The front end is for slashing, often using the sheer weight of the weapon to deal damage, as opposed to the elegant manner of a sword. The other head, however, is pointed. This allows her to have a piercing attack whenever she needs it, providing her a better edge against people wearing medium, and some heavy armors.

El Corcel: Custom Fuses- The grenades that El Corcel launch generally detonate on impact (and, on a side-note, arm themselves only after a small amount of time after firing, which equates to about 50 feet in distance). With a flick of a button, she can change it to a timed detonator, allowing her to bounce the grenade, should she need to do so. While this gives her some versatility with her grenade launcher, it does require her to plan her shots ahead more carefully, as an enemy can also take advantage of this time delay.

Los Cuernos: Mercurial- Inside each blade is a secret reservoir of mercury. Once swung, the mercury flows out to the blade, adding weight (and force) to her blows.

Dynamite Sticks: Custom Fuses- Each stick of dynamite Elisa carries has a custom fuse, which allows her to set the timer beforehand, as well as to avoid needing to lite the fuses manually each time.

Steam Grenades: Burn, Baby, Burn- When the steam is initially released from the grenade, it must draw heat out of the surrounding area. Therefore, anyone caught in the initial blast will suffer from severe burns, though the area quickly becomes safe afterwards, allowing people to move through it unharmed (if slightly uncomfortable).