Cestuses were a type of offensive gauntlet found in the Realms, primarily known for being used by gladiators.[2]
Description[]
These gauntlets were typically made of leather, with spikes and razor edges on the back and across the knuckles.[2] These kept the wielders' knuckles from splitting in addition to making their punches more damaging.[5]
Some cestuses were also loaded with lead or other heavy filler to give punches more force.[2]
Notable Users of Cestuses[]
Individuals[]
- Kellack "Killer" Ironfist was a shield dwarf gladiator of Hillsfar, so named for his use of a cestus made of black iron.[6]
Regions & Settlements[]
- In the Domains of Dread, some criminals were known to fight with cestuses.[7]
- Some of Hillsfar's escaped gladiators fought with a cestus.[8]
- Some of Waterdeep's thugs were known to fight with cestuses.[9]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- The Black Bouquet
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 172–173. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 63. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ Douglas Niles (1995). Player's Option: Skills & Powers. (TSR, Inc), p. 128. ISBN 0-7869-0149-7.
- ↑ Nicky Rea (1994). Age of Heroes Campaign Sourcebook. Edited by Matt Forbeck. (TSR, Inc.), p. 71. ISBN 1-56076-814-2.
- ↑ Scott Fitzgerald Gray (April 29, 2014). Dead in Thay. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 13.
- ↑ William W. Connors, Steve Miller, Cindi Rice, David Wise (1998). Champions of the Mists. Edited by Cindi Rice. (TSR, Inc.), p. 16. ISBN 0-7869-0765-7.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 46. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 91. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.