Gaffs, otherwise known as hooks, were a type of tool used by both fishermen and sailors.[5][6]
Description[]
The gaffs typically used by fishermen consisted of a metal hook with a crossbar at the base,[1][7] made of either metal or wood. When wielded, the hook would protrude between a user's middle and ring fingers.[1] Those utilized by sailors were often attached to a pole that was 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6.1 meters) in length.[5][6]
Weaponology[]
Fishermen used the one-handed form of gaff to hook and land fish.[1][5] The pole-attached version was primarily used by sailors to pull their craft to a dock or another ship. They were also used to rescue cargo or men that fell overboard.[5][6]
Besides these intended uses, gaffs were occasionally improvised as a sort of piercing weapon[1][7] that was difficult to disarm.[7] And for sailors who lost their hands, gaffs were often attached to a wooden cup for use as a prosthetic replacement.[1][7]
Availability[]
These tools were typically available for purchase wherever fishing was conducted.[1]
- In Athkatla, one could find gaffs for sale at the market Waukeen's Promenade.[8][note 1]
- Among other fishing supplies, the Ravens Bluff store Fishing Tackle sold gaffs.[9]
Notable Users of Gaffs[]
Businesses[]
Classes[]
- Gaffs were a favored weapon among mariners of Evermeet.[11]
Individuals[]
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Religions[]
- Among the ice hunters, they were often wielded by shamans and the specialty priests known as iceguardians.[14]
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Notes[]
- ↑ For Duty & Deity states that every nonmagical item featured in the Arms and Equipment Guide can be purchased at Waukeen's Promenade.
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 72. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), p. 35. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Rick Swan (1993). The Complete Ranger's Handbook. Edited by Elizabeth Danforth. (TSR, Inc), p. 100. ISBN 1560766344.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 slade et al. (February 1995). Encyclopedia Magica Volume II. (TSR, Inc.), p. 501.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Connie Rae Henson & Dale "slade" Henson (August 1992). The Magic Encyclopedia Volume One. (TSR, Inc), p. 61. ISBN 9781560764298.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Richard Baker, Skip Williams (1995). Player's Option: Combat & Tactics. (TSR, Inc), p. 138. ISBN 0-7869-0096-2.
- ↑ Dale Donovan (May 1998). For Duty & Deity. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-1234-0.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (October 1998). The City of Ravens Bluff. Edited by John D. Rateliff. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 0-7869-1195-6.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 143. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 58. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.
- ↑ Terence Kemper (January 1994). “The Living City: The Swineherd's House”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #91 (TSR, Inc.), p. 17.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Terence Kemper and Eric Kemper (January 1993). “The Living City: The Painted Boat Restaurant”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #79 (TSR, Inc.), p. 18.
- ↑ slade, et al. (April 1996). “The Wilderness”. In James Butler ed. The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier (TSR, Inc.), pp. 22, 24. ISBN 0-7869-0391-0.