[Icelander]

Thoughts about these?

Fragmentation grenade; Dmg 4d+2 [1d+1] cr ex; Weight 1 lbs.; Cost $150.

This is a metal shell filled with 0.5 lbs. of smokepowder ($100). The casing is either local bronze or imported cast-iron cast in two parts, or it is segmented iron meticulously assembled locally, with lead and wax used to solder weak points. In each case, there is a +3 CF, either for rare expertise, foreign imports during wartime or valuable local metal (with local merchants selling it to the PCs at a significant markup). The casing is otherwise treated as a the smallest metal box from LT, with the ovoid shape (and space for a fuze) counting as Heavy Compartmentalising (Weight x1.2, CF +0.5), Rugged (Weight x1.2, +1 CF) and Expensive (Weight x2/3, CF +1). This comes to $45.5 for the casing, which weighs 0.384. We'll assume that we fill the extra space with scraps of something free and heavy (scrap metal or stone, probably, or maybe glass fragments), for extra fragmentation, and round the whole thing to an even $150.

2-lb Fragmentation shell; Dmg 4d+2 [2d] cr ex; Weight 2 lbs.; Cost $200.

Using a slightly scaled up case, which adds ca +50% to Weight (0.768 lbs.) and +100% Cost ($91) of the casing, this leaves space for more fragmentation material in addition to the unchanged 0.5 lbs. smokepowder charge ($100), which makes for a much more effective weapon, albeit one harder to launch long distances from a sling. Using scrap metal, glass and ceramic shards this rounds to a nice $200.

2.5-lb Fragmentation shell; Dmg 4d+2 [2d+2] cr ex; Weight 2.5 lbs.; Cost $225.

Making use of purpose-built glass, lead and iron fittings inside the casing that are designed to maximise fragments for the volume, this is otherwise very similar to the above weapon and hardly more expensive for the increase in effectiveness. It is, however, heavier.

3-lb Fragmentation shell; Dmg 6d [3d] cr ex; Weight 3 lbs.; Cost $350.

Packing a casing of the same size as the 2-lb and 2.5lb shells to maximum capacity with a pound of powder and one hundred lead bullets evenly distributed around it inside the casing, this is a very effective weapon, but difficult to sling far enough to be safe from the fragments. Fragmentation damage is pi+ instead of cut. Often used with a magical fuze (+$250).

And do people feel that the ceramic concussion grenades are plausible, in that the containment would be enough to allow full explosive damage?