THE
RAZORCLAW |
Description. The Razorclaw is a hand-to-hand weapon. It is in fact an ordinary
gauntlet, but with three sharp razors running from the back of the hand like
three long nails. These razors are the size of 1 to 1.5
human hands and have
the thickness of a normal razor or knife. One half is attached to the
gauntlets. At that point, the razors are triangular, with a broad basis so they
can be set upon the gauntlet. The other half sticks from the hand and smallens
until it is the thickness of a razor. The gauntlets can be made from different
metals, although mithril is of course preferable.
Usage. The Razorclaw is used quite often by the Exastri,
because it can enhance their "Furyblow" attack. Other fighters who train at the
Exastri's school also use it.
Fighting Style. Exastri use the Razorclaw mostly for their "Furyblow", so they can do
much more damage. The drawback of a Razorclaw is that
the wielder has much more weight
and length on one of the arms, which my cause you to get
unbalanced.
It can be used instead of a sword and it can do the same
attacks as a sword, but you won't lose it as easily. The
Razorclaw is also quite commonly used
as a defensive weapon, worn only at their non-swordarm,
wielded it as a shield. However,
experienced fighters who are capable at two-hand combat may also use the
Razorclaw as assault weapon.
Origin/History. First developed and used by the Exastri to enhance their "Furyblow",
other fighters at their school started to use it too. The Exastri allowed them
to take the designs back to their lords if they returned home. This way it
spread over Caelereth. Nowadays,
the Razorclaw still isn't very
common, but not limited to followers of the Exastri school anymore. However,
the best fighters with the Razorclaw still come from there.
Information provided by
Theodorus Holzman
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