Earblade

Earblades were a rogue's last chance to beat the noose.

Uses
By far, hanging was the most popular for of execution for criminals. With an earblade attached a guilty thief had a small chance to cut or weaken the rope tied around his neck, allowing for a slim chance of escape. One earblade was typically worn on each ear since the rope could be place on either side of the thieves' neck.

Aurora's Emporium offered a money-back guarantee to any thief not completely satisfied with the performance of this product.

Prices
A single earblade cost 1 silver, but most smart thieves purchased one for each ear.

Appearances

 * Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue, p. 18.