Nodachis and Banners

[jabberwoky]

Assume for the moment I am playing a Cavalier or a Samurai with the "Banner" ability wielding a nodachi. Furthermore, assume that I have a Champion's Banner, which states that it may be "displayed on a lance, polearm, frame or staff." The Fighter class ability "Weapon Training" places the nodachi in the "Heavy Blades" and "Polearm" categories.

Thus, I have two questions:
*Can I display the Champion's Banner on my nodachi, thus gaining the benefits of the magic item?
*If the banner can be displayed on a nodachi, where on the weapon would it make sense to be attached or displayed?

[Claxon]

Well...the Nodachi being in the polearm group is arguably a mistake.

It's basically just an extra long katana (both blade and grip are longer). As a GM I would simply tell you it's not a polearm and the questions then resolves itself.

That said, you can probably have a Japanese style sashimono -L-frame that attaches to your armor.