A claw bracer was a type of exotic weapon[3] that took the form of a series of claws over the wielder's hand.[1][2]
Description[]
It was a metal armband or bracer with steel claws that projected over the back of the wielder's hand, to a length of some 4 inches (10 centimeters) past their outstretched fingers. They ended in stabbing points. It weighed 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms).[1][2]
Usage[]
The blades were as damaging as daggers, but the claw bracer was an exotic weapon to learn.[1][2]
The bracer design made it impossible for the wielder to be disarmed in combat.[1][2]
As their hand was kept free, a spellcaster could cast spells normally whilst armed with a claw bracer.[1][2]
Reputation[]
By 1369 DR, the use of claw bracers rose in popularity among the sorcerers and wizards of the Cult of the Dragon[1]. Many members of the cult's cell that occupied Myth Drannor were outfitted with these bracers, both mundane, and of +1 and +2 enchantment. Some more uncommon claw bracers were a variation on bracers of armor.[3]
The claw bracer was the signature weapon of the orc goddess Luthic, symbolizing her long claws;[4] the Faerûnian god Malar, for a beast's claw;[5] the Faerûnian goddess Sharess, symbolizing a cat's paw;[6] and the gnome god Urdlen, symbolizing his great claw.[7]
Notable Claw Bracers[]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor
- Novels
- Obsidian Ridge
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 6. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sean K. Reynolds (2000). Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor. Edited by Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 77. ISBN 0-7869-1710-5.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 150. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 43. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 105. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 137. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.