Custom Weapons
Pick, Heavy - Pick, Light - Sai - Scimitar, Double - Trident - Wind Fire Wheel
Fashion Accessory - For those times when one wishes to appear unarmed but yet be able to protect themselves, or just for those who wish to be more elegant, weapons can often be disguised as fashion accessories such as a lady's fan or parasol.
One of the beautiful martial arts weapon, the fan or iron fan can flick deadly force with the grace of a dance. The iron fan is normally constructued out of metal with eight to ten rods that collapse and open as required. In a more deadly form, the ends of the fan can be spiked to a point for further damage. The fan can be used in either a strike or piercing manner when completely closed or open in either a blocking or slicing motion.
The key to performing a good fan technique is having strong wrist muscles. The movement to open and close the fan is a slight flick of the wrist that sends a sharp crack of sound as the fan slices open or closed.
Traditionally, the fan seems to have been a favorite weapon among many women and men tended to shy away from it because of the delicate gracefulness. Some have wrongly interpreted this softness to weakness in the weapon. But when moves are executed correctly, it is as deadly as any blade or other weapon available.
Goad - A goad is a large hook, used by herders of oxen.
Greatsword, Mercurial - Quicksilver flows into the blade of this greatsword from a reservoir in its hilt, increasing both the blade's weight and its capacity for damage.
The katar is unique because to stab an opponent one has to punch instead of thrust, unlike when using a regular knife or dagger. This leads to much more acrobatic fighting styles. It is more like an extension of the fist than a dagger, and it seems more natural to attack and defend with a katar. Sometimes, a katar is also used as a main-gauche in dual blade fencing.
Longsword, Mercurial - Quicksilver flows into the blade of this longsword from a reservoir in its hilt, increasing both the blade's weight and its capacity for damage.
Maul - A maul is a heavy, long-handled hammer. Originally used for splitting a piece of wood along its grain, it did not take long for people to determine that it could be equally effective at hurting enemies. Traditionally, mauls have a wedge-shaped head, but some modern versions have conical heads or swiveling sub-wedges. The original maul resembles an axe but with a broader head.
Nunchaku - A nunchaku is two sections of wood (or metal in modern incarnations) connected by a cord or chain. The ideal length of each piece should be the length of the users forearm; the bone between elbow and wrist. Traditionally both ends are of equal length (although asymmetrical nunchakus exist). The ideal length for the connecting rope/chain can be calibrated for each individual by letting the rope hang over the wrist, with the sticks hanging comfortably pointing straight to the ground, but without giving more rope than is necessary for it to do so. Weight balance is extremely important. The weight should be balanced towards the outer edges of the sticks for maximum ease and control of the swing arcs.
The traditional nunchaku is made from a strong, flexible hardwood such as oak, loquat or pasania. Originally, the wood would be submerged in mud for several years, where lack of oxygen and optimal acidity prevent rotting. The end result is a hardened wood. The rope is made from horsehair, and was traditionally claimed to be able to block a sword. Finally, the wood is very finely sanded and rubbed with an oil or stain for preservation.
Pick, Heavy - A heavy pick usually consists of a large metal head with a sharp point at either end mounted to a wooden haft. A more peaceful use of the pick is to mine ore and break rocks but it has proven to be very effective in combat.
Sai - Sai are often believed to have originated as an agricultural tool used to measure stalks, plow fields, or to hold cart wheels in place, though the evidence for this is limited. Its basic form is that of an unsharpened dagger, with two long, unsharpened projections (tsuba) attached to the handle. Sai are constructed in a variety of forms. Some are smooth, while others have an octagonal middle prong. The tsuba are traditionally symmetrical.
The sai's utility as a weapon is reflected in its distinctive shape. With skill, it can be used effectively against a long sword by trapping the sword's blade in the sai's tsuba. It has been alleged that skilled users were able to snap a caught blade with a twist of the hand. There are several different ways of wielding the sai in the hands, which give it the versatility to be used both lethally and non-lethally.
Scimitar, Double - The double scimitar is similar to the two-bladed sword, which is a marriage of concepts forged on the battlefield, combining the quickness and versatility of the quarterstaff with the edged effectiveness of two fearsome scimitar blades.
Wind Fire Wheel - Sometimes just called a wheel, the traditional wind and fire wheel has three limbs of three blades attached to its outer edge.
Notes:
- These weapons are not compatible with the following feats: