Aikuchi and Tanto
Curved throwing daggers. The Tanto has a hilt while the Aikuchi
does not.
• Damage: 3
Bisento
A large spear with a broad, curved blade. 2.1 meters long
• Damage: 8
Blade Flute
A truly devious weapon popular with assassins and ninja. Resembling
a modern flute it will produce clear music, all of the keys work and can
even be partially disassembled. But the flute is solidly built and can
be used as a club or to parry attacks. When a particular combination of
keys are pressed, a tiny dart is loaded into the spring loaded tube, and
another set of keys will fire the dart. Even more clever is the short blade
that will pop out from the end of the flute when yet another set of keys
are pressed. These items are extremely rare.
• Damage: Club- 3
Blowgun: 1
Blade: 3
The Brass Man
Three feet long and made of brass, this odd looking weapon resembles
a statue of a man, his arms crossed and legs together. Wielded like a club,
it weights over 200 pounds and packs a substantial hit. Requires a minimum
body stat of 8 to use.
• Damage: 10
Bokken
A wooden version of the katana traditionally used as a practice
sword.
• Damage: 7
Double Bladed Sword
Two katana blades attached either side of a two-handed hilt. This vicious, five-foot long weapon takes a great skill to wield effectively as the slightest slip will do as much damage to the wielder.
Damage: 10
A critical failure occurs on a roll of 2-4 unless the character takes it as a Focused Combat weapon.
Full Moon
A metal of hard-wood ring attached lengthwise down a handle, this weapon is used to pin sword and spear thrusts. Long curved blades protruding from either side of the handle are then used to slash at the arms and chest of the trapped opponent. Occasionally the ring itself is edged.
Damage: 6 (7 if ring is edged)
When used to Parry successfully, the opponent's sword is pinned by the ring. It requires n opposed Body roll with a +1 to free the trapped blade. Until then the pinned blade cannot be used.
Jitte or Sai
These weighted, three pronged forks are designed to be used as a
pair. They are used
to parry and pin sword blades. Modified farming tools, they are popular
among peasants who are not allowed to carry swords.
• Damage: 6
Kimono Arrow:
This weapon comes in two versions. The first is designed to strapped
onto the forearm, hidden by the flowing sleeve of a kimono. Consisting
of a hollow tube with a spring loaded bolt inside, it is fired by a trigger
on the palm or on the bicep. The second version is larger and is
strapped to the back. It is designed to be fired while bowing and as such
is a favored assassin's tool.
• Damage: Sleeve: 5
Back: 7
Kusari-Fundo
A longer, heavier version of the Manriki-Gusari. It is difficult
and awkward to use and must be specifically trained in its use (consult
your GM) or suffer a -2 to the Combat Value when using.
• Damage:8
Naginata
A long spear similar to the Yari, but with a curved blade. Popular
with Femal Oni warriors.
• Damage: 7
Needle Sword
A common Jiite (or Sai) with a sharpened centre spike, these nasty weapons are often poisoned as well.
Damage: 8
Ninja Sword
Similar to the samurai Wakizashi but with a straight blade.
• Damage: 7
No-Dachi
A huge, two handed sword with a curved blade. Carried in a scabbard
over one shoulder.(2meters - 6 feet long)
• Damage: 12
Nunchaku of the Three Reeds
Similar to traditional nunchaku, but made with three rods and two
chains. It is difficult to use and cannot be used as a pair.
• Damage: 7
Sakaba Sword
Worn by Samurai who have taken up the vow never to kill, the Sakaba appears at first glance to be a normal katana sword. However, the blade has been reversed to that the blunt side is presented to oppponents.
Damage: 7
On a critical damage hit, the opponent is automatically knocked unconscious.
Shikomi-Zue
A hollow staffed concealing a spring loaded blade that can be fired
by a trigger stud. Can also be used as a somewhat fragile bo staff. Popular
with Brothers of the Wandering Staffs.
• Damage: 4
Sleeve Sword
Designed to be concealed up the sleeve, when first drawn this blade
looks like a long dagger. But the handle is hollow and when snapped, the
rest of the blade slides out to its full length.
• Damage:6
Snake-Headed-Sawtooth Blade
This is a cunningly crafted blade designed to strike fear into the
heart of its opponents. Both edges are serrated like a hacksaw giving it
a vicious appearance, that is augmented by the sharp, high-pitched hissing
sound the sword makes when swung. Two small holes, often crafted to resemble
snake-eyes, near the tip of the sword cause the unnerving hiss.
• Damage: 8
• Automatically gain initiative against opponents who are unfamiliar
with this weapon. (One round only)
Staff-to-Heaven
A very long staff that is custom built to be twice the height of
the wielder. It is difficult and awkward to use and must be specifically
trained in its use (consult your GM) or suffer a -2 to the Combat Value
when using. Expert users can fend off two attackers at once, gaining one
extra defense maneuver (only) per round.
There are two types, either made of metal or wood. The metal
ones are often hollow with wooden plugs. The hollow often used to carry
water or other assorted goods. The metal ones can only be carried by characters
with a Body Stat higher than 6 and are popular with Oni brothers of the
Wandering Staff.
• Damage: 8
Steel-Blade Whip
A long whip made up of seven to twelve steel pieces ending in a
sharp blade. Those unfamiliar with the weapon sufffer a -2 to their Combat
Value when using, and a fumbled role automatically means that they suffer
damage.
• Damage: 6
Sword Spear
This weapon combines a two foot wooden handle with a foot long sword
blade. Most often used as a paired weapon.
• Damage: 7
Throwing Coins
Coins that have had their edges sharped. It takes at least a Body
Stat of 5 or higher, or a sling to be able to throw them hard enough to
do damage:
• Damage: 2