Blowpipe

Blowpipes, otherwise known as blowguns, were a type of exotic ranged weapon.

Description
Blowpipes were long hollow tubes, ranging from in length. Smaller blowpipes were generally made of wood. Larger blowpipes could be made out of any metallic substance and could double as clubs.

They came in varying sizes, depending on philosophy of use. When the user needs a medium ranged weapon, for hunting or fighting, the blowpipe is longer, about 2 to 4 feet long, and heavier and uses larger darts. When they need a small, concealable short range weapon they are 8 inches to 2 feet. Sometimes the blowpipe is foldable, allowing it to be concealed but also offering greater range and stopping power.

Usage
Some tribes were known to use stands to brace their blowpipes, in order to prevent swaying.

Beyond their purpose as a weapon, some were known to use blowpipes as breathing tubes for swimming underwater.

Ammunition
A wide variety of ammunition were known to be used in blowpipes. This included blowgun darts, needles, and little pellets of hardened clay. Darts were the most commonly used form of ammunition, while needles were used to deliver poison and pellets were used in hunting small game.

Blowgun darts were small arrows, with cotton or some other form of plant fiber used as fletching. This fletching made an efficient seal in the pipe, allowing for a greater build up of pressure from the wielder's breath. Feathers were often attached to keep them stable in flight.

Blowgun needles were typically in length and made of iron. They were known to be sold in groups of twenty in small wooden cases. Poisons typically used with these needles included greenblood oil, bloodroot, blue whinnis, shadow essence, and deathblade.

Varieties

 * Netherpelter, a type of magical blowpipe that was developed by arcanists.
 * Tufenk, a type of blowpipe unique to the land of Zakhara that was used to project liquid star.

Notable Blowguns

 * Blowgun of Accuracy
 * Blowgun of Distance
 * Blowgun of Wild Emotions

Classes

 * Ninjas were often known to use blowguns, either as weapons or a distraction.
 * Blowguns were a preferred weapon for priests among deities associated with wind.
 * Blowguns were a common weapon among the Eagle Knights and Jaguar Knights of Maztica.
 * Some Spirit Warriors were known to use blowguns.
 * Some wu-jen were known to use blowpipes.

Individuals

 * Tee-a-nicknick
 * Onyx the Invincible
 * Vartain

Races & Sentient Creatures

 * Grippli were known to occasionally use blowpipes.
 * In the land of Kara-tur the korobokuru, hsing-sing, and people of Purang were often known to fight with blowguns.
 * The fabled "beastmen" of the Forbidden Plateau were said to have fought with bolas.
 * Qullan were well known for fighting with blowpipes.
 * Wild dwarves were known to frequently use blowpipes.

Regions & Nations

 * The inhabitants of Malatra were often known to fight with blowpipes.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder