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'''Main-gauche''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]] that enables the character to use a [[Dagger (weapon)|dagger]] as both a weapon and a substitute for the defensive [[Shield (armour)|shield]]. As the dagger is used to parry or block the opponent's [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]], with this ability it also gives a +1 bonus to the character's [[Armour Class|armour class]]. This is true whether or not the character uses the dagger to attack.
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The dagger was historically paired with a rapier or other one-handed sword, and it was held in the non-dominant hand. [[Attacks with Two Weapons|Attacking with two weapons]] is acceptable in combat if the combatant has a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of 13 or more.

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-'''Main-gauche''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]] that enables the character to use a [[Dagger (weapon)|dagger]] as both a weapon and a substitute for the defensive [[Shield (armour)|shield]].  As the dagger is used to parry or block the opponent's [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]], with this ability it also gives a +1 bonus to the character's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  This is true whether or not the character uses the dagger to attack.
+[[File:Main-gauche (sage ability).jpg|right|490px|thumb]]
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 The dagger was historically paired with a rapier or other one-handed sword, and it was held in the non-dominant hand.  However, the second weapon need not be a dagger, so long as it weighs no more than 3½ lbs.  Note also that the ability applies whether or not the character is employing a [[Attacks with Two Weapons|second weapon]].
 == More than One Attack ==
-Attacking with two weapons is acceptable in combat if the combatant has a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of 13 or more.  Thus some characters may also gain the benefit of a second attack with the dagger, as well as using it as a sword.
+Attacking with two weapons is acceptable in [[Combat|combat]] if the combatant has a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of 13 or more.  Thus some characters may also gain the benefit of a second attack with the dagger, as well as using it as a sword.
 Additionally, should the character have [[Multiple Attacks|multiple attacks]], the dagger could be used in lieu of the main weapon for the second attack that [[Combat Round|round]], regardless of the character's dexterity.  This is sound logic if the dagger is [[Magic Weapons|magical]] in some manner.
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 == Historical Context ==
 The use of the main-gauche was prevalent during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe, particularly in countries like France and Italy. Fencing manuals and treatises from this era provided detailed instructions on the techniques and strategies for using the main-gauche in conjunction with other weapons.  For some who would be running a setting based on an earlier time period, it would be reasonable to suspend the use of this sage ability.

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 '''Main-gauche''' is an [[Knowledge Points|authority]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]] that enables the character to use a [[Dagger (weapon)|dagger]] as both a weapon and a substitute for the defensive [[Shield (armour)|shield]].  As the dagger is used to parry or block the opponent's [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]], with this ability it also gives a +1 bonus to the character's [[Armour Class|armour class]].  This is true whether or not the character uses the dagger to attack.
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-The dagger was historically paired with a rapier or other one-handed sword, and it was held in the non-dominant hand.  However, the second weapon need not be a dagger, so long as it weighs no more than 3½ lbs.
+The dagger was historically paired with a rapier or other one-handed sword, and it was held in the non-dominant hand.  However, the second weapon need not be a dagger, so long as it weighs no more than 3½ lbs.  Note also that the ability applies whether or not the character is employing a [[Attacks with Two Weapons|second weapon]].
 == More than One Attack ==
-[[Attacks with Two Weapons|Attacking with two weapons]] is acceptable in combat if the combatant has a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of 13 or more.  Thus some characters may also gain the benefit of a second attack with the dagger, as well as using it as a sword.
+Attacking with two weapons is acceptable in combat if the combatant has a [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] of 13 or more.  Thus some characters may also gain the benefit of a second attack with the dagger, as well as using it as a sword.
 Additionally, should the character have [[Multiple Attacks|multiple attacks]], the dagger could be used in lieu of the main weapon for the second attack that [[Combat Round|round]], regardless of the character's dexterity.  This is sound logic if the dagger is [[Magic Weapons|magical]] in some manner.

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	== Historical Context ==		== Historical Context ==
	The use of the main-gauche was prevalent during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe, particularly in countries like France and Italy. Fencing manuals and treatises from this era provided detailed instructions on the techniques and strategies for using the main-gauche in conjunction with other weapons. For some who would be running a setting based on an earlier time period, it would be reasonable to suspend the use of this sage ability.		The use of the main-gauche was prevalent during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe, particularly in countries like France and Italy. Fencing manuals and treatises from this era provided detailed instructions on the techniques and strategies for using the main-gauche in conjunction with other weapons. For some who would be running a setting based on an earlier time period, it would be reasonable to suspend the use of this sage ability.
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		+	[[Hereditary Weapon I (sage ability)]]<br>
		+	[[Improve Dual-wielding (sage ability)]]<br>
		+	[[Off-handed Cast (sage ability)]]
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