The rapier is a piercing weapon. It is worth around 15 silver, and is sold by most weaponsmiths.

A rapier is on the ground.
>examine rapier
This sword is short and is very thin, with little to its cutting edge.
A crossguard covers the wielder's hand. The weapon is light and meant for
thrusting.

>consider rapier

It is a rapier.
This piercing weapon can be wielded one-handed.
It is poor while attacking and good while defending; its speed is very fast, and it inflicts little damage upon hitting.
It weighs a couple of pounds.

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