Blade boots,[2] or bladeboots,[1] were nasty footwear with concealed, spring-loaded daggers in the soles,[1][2] worn by some rogues and adventurers.[1]
Description[]
Blade boots were constructed from sturdy leather[1] and typically custom-designed to an already existing pair of boots.[2] The sole assembly was sturdy[2] and hid the steel blade, which was activated by a heel-kick mechanism.[1] Modified boots weighed about 1 lb (0.45 kg).[2]
Uses[]
Blade boots were most effective when used in a surprise attack, typically after the wearer was apprehended and stripped of weapons. Blade boots housed a dagger-sized blade within the sole of the boot. The blade was triggered by clicking the heels together, causing it to spring forward where it could be used with kicking attacks.[1]
As long as the blade was hidden, a wearer could move just as easily as in a normal pair of boots, but with a blade out, it made it difficult to run.[2]
A blade boot was also handy for escaping from ropes if bound.[2]
Availability[]
A spelldancer wearing a blade boot.
A single boot cost 15 gold pieces to modify.[2] Pairs of blade boots were available for purchase through Aurora's Emporium for that same price,[1] though they cost double that most places elsewhere.[2]
Reputation[]
They were commonly employed as an escape device, since captured thieves were usually relieved of their weapons but not their footwear.[1]
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See Also[]
Appearances[]
- Board Games
- Dungeons & Dragons Dice Masters: The Zhentarim
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 18. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 97. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.