Chain

A chain was a linear series of rings, linked together, that was usually crafted from metal.

"Ropes and chains are the sinew of civilization."

- An old dwarven proverb

Description
A typical chain was about long and weighed from. Market prices varied wildly, ranging from as little as 5 silver pieces to as much as 30 gold pieces. Longer, chains were sold by Aurora's Emporium in all manner of sizes. Depending on the thickness and material, they could bear various loads, as depicted in the following table.

Uses
Chains were often used to bind things or to connect them together. Chains were used to bind prisoners. They were often used in jewelry, such as necklaces. Chains were used as leashes for pet animals. They were used to hold the anchors of ships.

They could also be used as bludgeoning weapons. (Some elven bladesingers were particularly skilled in the use of chains as weapons. ) Chains had also been adapted into more complicated weapons, such as spiked chains.

Reputation
The Arnaden region was known for exporting quality chains.

Great Chain Bridge of Ra-Khati was a famous bridge crossing the Jumpa River Gorge that was constructed of iron chains.

Notable Users

 * Ashok, a shadar-kai, fought with a chain and dagger.
 * Haku, a member of the yakuza in Wa, fought with a chain and knife.