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	Pavise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The pavise was primarily used by archers and crossbowmen in the medieval period particularly during sieges.
		The pavise was held in place by the pavisier or sometimes deployed in the ground with a spike attached to the bottom.
		Pavises were often painted with the town's coat of arms where it was made or sometimes stored in the town arsenal for when the town came under attack.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pavis (250 words)

	Arms and Armour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A pavise was a large shield that was used to protect crossbowmen or archers from other archers or crossbowmen.
		The example to the left, shows a pavise that was supported by a footman or paviser while behind him a crossbowman or archer could take shelter.
		During a long siege, the pavise was often substituted by mantlets which were mobile walls that surrounded a castle and protected the besiegers.
	www.siegewar.com /CASTLE/aperson.htm (455 words)

	[TMP] "Genoese pavise's and heraldry" Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pavises were not indestractable and even if Genoese crossbowman broght pavise all the way from his native city he would buy new if needed.
		The shape of the pavise was also peculiar compared to other italian shields, it had a heart shape.
		Not sure if the Genoese at Agincourt had pavise, they were already exausted for a three day march in the rain and they were put ufront downhill from the longbowmen they may have discard them or left them in the camp.
	theminiaturespage.com /boards/msg.mv?id=44311 (369 words)

	myArmoury.com - 15th Century Pavises
		The Erfurt pavises, like the example under discussion, are fitted at their lower ends with a pair of projecting iron spikes that could be driven into the ground so as to better resist the onslaught of the enemy.
		Pavises of this kind were designed to be propped up in front of the archer or crossbowman in the manner illustrated in the Pageant of the Birth, Life and Death of Richard Beauchamp Earl of Warwick of about 1485-90 in the British Library, London.
		On the pavise under discussion the fire-steels are embellished with fleurons, giving them the appearance of crowns, clearly with the intention of conveying to the observer the princely ownership of the piece.
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?p=25928 (3747 words)

	Encyclopedia: Pavise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Richard I introducded the crossbow into the English army against the wish of the Pope; and, he being killed a few years later by a shot from one whilst besieging the castle of Chaluz, his death was considered as a judgement from heaven inflicted on him for his impious condcut.
		The pavise, or shield, was used to protect a crossbowman, who would crouch behind it, occasionally peeking over to make a shot.
		A pavisier was a another soldier who held the shield to protect the crossbowman wile firing.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pavise (553 words)

	Lightweight Pavises (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A pavise that stops arrow fire can be made from cloth stretched over a frame of 1x1 lumber.
		Cloth pavises won't stop a ballista bolt, but neither will a pavise made of actual wood (the rule is that a ballista bolt destroys pavises and hoardings, and kills anyone behind them).
		So there's no point in making hoardings out of heavier materials, and cloth pavises are light, easy to transport, and so cheap that you can afford to burn them after the last battle and you've lost almost nothing.
	www.angelfire.com /tx/adod/pavise.html (304 words)

	Shields: history and terminology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pavise: A large oblong shield used mainly by archers and crossbowmen from the 14th century to the beginning of the 16th.
		The pavise was also used as an assault defense, and for this purpose special spikes were fitted along the bottom edge to enable the shield to be thrust into the ground as the attacking force advanced.
		It was customary for the front of the pavise to be decoratively painted in a wide variety of designs, including city or personal armorial bearings.
	www.era.anthropology.ac.uk /Era_Resources/Era/Pitt_Rivers/shieweap/shgenex3.html (2188 words)

	XIII Annual Interkingdom Combat Archery Competition
		For the additional safety and comfort of the Marker, a pavise or other form of cover, as well as a seat, may be provided near the target.
		An actual pavise is not required for this round, as the intent is to put the archer through the movements needed to make use of cover of any kind.
		However, if a pavise or other form of cover is used, it should be secured so that it will not fall over, and it should not be so high that shorter archers are unable to shoot over the top.
	detommaso.org /ikac/ikcak/ikcac-rules.htm (2642 words)

	PAVIS OR PAVISE - LoveToKnow Article on PAVIS OR PAVISE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		PA VIS, or PAVISE, a large convex shield, some 4 to 5 ft. high and sufficiently broad to cover the entire body, used in medieval warfare, as a protection against arrows and other missiles.
		The word appears in innumerable forms in Old French, Italian and Medieval Latin, and is probably to be referred to Pavia, in Italy, where such shields were made.
		Marseilles obtained one in 1695; but it was not until 1777 that the first mont de pit was founded in Paris by
	1.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PA/PAVIS_OR_PAVISE.htm (2514 words)

	Arbalests vs Pavise Arbalests - The Guild (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		And most ppl agree that it's must better to build Pavise Arbalests because they all cost the same(also support cost is same) which PA has the extra missile protection.
		Pavise is good if u r on a hill, then u can cover ur regular archers behind the shields, and they can still shoot cos of the high ground.
		But I was curious as to (apart from the Pavise) what the difference was so I looked at the unit descriptions in the the unit window.
	forums.totalwar.org /vb/showthread.php?t=15443 (1463 words)

	Mordheim - Who can use a Pavise? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Pavises are 25gc and rare 8, but asides from two special rules, a Pavise is just a specialist shield.
		And thus the world came to an end as a sun addled Orc cracked his skull ramming rocks with his 'ed and fell unconscious only to trigger the firing mechanism of the confounded Warplock Blunderbuss that had defeated him weeks ago...
		I'm still leaning towards anyone who can use a hield can use a Pavise because a Buckler, although a shield relies on the skill of the wearer to parry and turn aside blows with skill, unlike a shield which more often then not plonks in the way of a blow with no real skill.
	www.specialist-games.com /mordheim/forum_b/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6617 (1292 words)

	Medieval Crossbow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The crossbowman would duck behind the pavise to re-load his crossbow during a battle.The pavise was a a large convex shield, some 4 to 5 ft. high and sufficiently broad to cover the entire body.
		A pavise would be carried slung on the back of the crossbowman.
		The pavise of the crossbowman could also be used as defensive screen formed by linking pavises together.
	www.castles.me.uk /medieval-crossbow.htm (1174 words)

	Missile Combat Handbook: Fighter Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The pavise is defined as a stationary shield.
		a.If the Pavise is slung on the body, it is considered armor in the same manner as slung shields.
		If it is carried as a personal shield, when moving it, it may be used to block missiles, but you may not use any weapon while moving it.
	www.combat-archery.com /fighterhandbook (3788 words)

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		A pavise is a man-sized shield behind which a crossbowman can hide while he reloads his weapon.
		The giant pavise shield makes them almost immune to missiles so they are the unit of choice when it comes to ranged duels.
		The pavise is so heavy it slows the bearer down making this unit ineffective at skirmishing and manoeuvring quickly.
	www.totalwar.org /strategy/twug/mtw/C2.html (4933 words)

	EN World - Morrus' D&D / d20 News & Reviews Site - Quick question: Can you use a shield while mounted?
		I believe "tower shield" is the DandD name for a pavise, which is a smaller and better-made version of a mantlet.
		A Pavise was set on the ground, often in a stand, and archers stood behind them.
		I agree that a pavise can't be wielded in battle, but I think a tower shield should be like a tower, usually heavy and sitting on the ground.
	www.enworld.org /printthread.php?t=127759 (1281 words)

	Later Samurai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		As long as the pavise is set up then the unit counts as being behind hard cover to its front against missile fire, and behind a defended obstacle if attacked against opponents to their front in hand to hand combat.
		The pavise barrier is knocked down if the unit moves, or if the unit loses a round of combat.
		The pavise were made from wood boards and often painted with mons.
	www.inisfail.com /~ancients/later-sam.html (2129 words)

	PAVIS, or PAVISE - Online Information article about PAVIS, or PAVISE
		PAVIS, or PAVISE - Online Information article about PAVIS, or PAVISE
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		screen of hurdles behind which archers might find protection, or of a similar defensive screen formed by linking together " pavises," especially on See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /PAS_PER/PAVIS_or_PAVISE.html (271 words)

	The Crossbow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		On the battlefield, crossbowmen protected themselves with a tall shields known as a pavise.
		Many pavises were heavily painted with religious scenes, with the hope of getting divine protection, as well as making opponents reluctant to preform sacrilige by damaging holy images.
		The crossbowman would duck behind the pavise to re-load during a battle.
	www.pomian.demon.co.uk /crossbow.htm (522 words)

	Interkingdom Combat Archery Competitions
		For the Pavise Round, where kneeling is required, knee pads are strongly recommended.
		Because the Marker will be in the vicinity of the target, he or she must wear full protective gear when recording scores from the target side of the shooting line.
		In the regular end, the pavise is set at twenty yards.
	www.pbm.com /~lindahl/ikcac_rules.html (2716 words)

	Mordheim - pavise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The only reason i can assume is that the pavise gives a -1 to hit against missile always.
		If you have a pavise and are under cover you have a -2 to hit.
		Also on a tooled up sniper, the enemy will have to come to you to prevent you from picking off whoever you feel like as and when you want being immune to the ranged attacks of the enemy.
	www.specialist-games.com /mordheim/forum_b/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5945 (466 words)

	Demon Gin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The pavise is so large that it requires both of his hands to carry it.
		I will hold Outer Heaven up like the pavise with both hands and all of my might because I believe that those who march behind the aegis that I will support at all costs are worth whatever of my time and talent I can sacrifice.
		My pavise, furthermore, is not my cross and I am no suffering servant; mine is an excercise of will, not of endurance.
	demongin.org /archive/020605.html (3433 words)

	The Second Battle of St Albans, 1461 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Also they had nets made of great cords of four fathoms long and four feet wide, like a hedge, and at every second knot there was a nail standing upright, so that no man could pass over it without a strong chance of getting hurt.
		Also they had a pavise borne as a door, made with a staff folding up and down to set the pavise where they like, and loop holes with shooting windows to shoot out at....
		And when their shot was spent and finished, they cast the pavise before them; then no man might come over the pavise because of the nails that stood upright, unless he wished to do himself a mischief.
	www.hillsdale.edu /Personal/Stewart/war/Ren/1461-StAlbans.htm (270 words)

	NEWBURY FAST PLAY IN HOUSE AMMENDMENTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		In melee a unit using pavise counts as defending a liner obstacle in the first round of combat only, but will not count it as a liner obsticla in any tests.
		If a unit with pavise charges, countercharges, recoils, falls back, follows up, pursuers or routs it looses the pavise permanently.
		Troops armed with a polearm are always counted as shielded in the first round of combat regardless if they have shields or not.
	freespace.virgin.net /andrew.pickering/pages/NRAMEND.htm (2169 words)

	Happy Birthday, Relm!, Pictures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The offending item was a large and gleaming steel pavise upon which was painted the striking image of an ancient and rather stalwart looking hero of Al Bhed myth.
		The traditional blonde hair and swirling green eyes were painstakingly detailed, as if the artist himself was more preoccupied with the racial identity of the hero rather than the individual himself, and spherical indentures were cleverly incorperated into the design as jewels upon the ancient machina weapon the mythical figure bore.
		He set aside the pavise against the wall and proposed to catch her, again for safety's sake.
	www.greatestjournal.com /community/before_meteor/164974.html?mode=reply (6250 words)

	Re: authentic pavise construction... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The pavise would have been covered in linen or hemp canvas and the cloth would have been glued and coated with gesso.
		Most of the pavises I have seen have the coat of arms of a town on them.
		They were very popular with town levies and soldiers in the pay of cities or towns.
	www.brothersgrymme.org /arador/forum/messages/31800.html (164 words)

	Braganzas_Besiegers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A pavise is a large shield that each Crossbowman can prop up in front of him.
		To represent this, each Besieger equipped with pavises has an armor save of 3+ against missile attacks.
		The pavise has no bonus in hand to hand combat, thus the Beseigers have a 5+ armor save in hand to hand combat.
	merchantprince.homestead.com /Braganzas_Besiegers.html (761 words)

	Pavise \| ARMOURONLINE.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		- Encyclopedia of historical weapons > P > Pavise
		Large, usually rectangular shield carried by infantrymen and frequently used in siege operations to protect archers.
		The largest pavises were equipped with a prop to support them.
	www.armouronline.com /encyclopedia_of_historical_weapons/p/pavise (63 words)

	Regiments Of Renown: Part 1 Discussion (Orc Goblin Warpath)
		The omission of the comma in the equipment listing for the general troops is consistent with the writing format throughout all the entries - so that doesn't mean that the HA and Pavise are some sort of linked combination of gear.
		In the newer Crhonicle it says that the pavise AND the HA give 3+ against shooting and 5+ in CC (meaning the pavise doesn't help in CC...
		To represent this, Crossbowmen equiped with pavises have an armor save of 3+ from both close combat and missile attacks (note that this is NOT improved in close combat by the combination of hand weapon and shield)."
	s3.invisionfree.com /Orc__Goblin_Warpath/ar/t3632_0.htm (5751 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pavise
		It was carried by a pavisor who was either a squire or an archer himself.
		The pavise was either held in place by the pavisor or deployed in the ground with a built-in stand.
		While reloading their weapons, archers would find shelter from incoming missile attacks behind them.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Pavise (115 words)

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