Grayclaws were a set of claw-like weapons favored by the Grayclaws thieves' guild of Tantras, who took their name from these blades.[1]
Description[]
Grayclaws consisted of a set of leather gauntlets that strapped to the hand fitted with brass knuckles, from which projected razor-sharp blades. They were similar to the bagh nakh wielded in some eastern lands.[1][note 1]
Abilities[]
Grayclaws were a slashing weapon, lightly damaging but fast. A trained user could be dangerous in battle, and Grayclaws thieves, specialized in their use, could deliver a devastating sneak attack on their targets.[1]
The claws had another use in gripping surfaces while climbing, enabling the wearer to climb faster and more surely. A Grayclaws thief could use them to scale a wall with ease. However, they tended to hamper the wearer's hand movements in other areas, and they could not be donned or doffed quickly.[1]
Availability[]
A set of grayclaws typically cost 3 gold pieces, though they were rarely available on the open market.[1]
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Notes[]
- ↑ The Indian bagh nakh were statted for 3rd-edition D&D in the Arms and Equipment Guide. This also presents the nekode, a similar weapon with a bonus to climbing, which might be considered equivalent to grayclaws in 3rd edition.
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 William W. Connors (November 1995). Wizards and Rogues of the Realms. Edited by Anne Gray McCready. (TSR, Inc), pp. 103, 104. ISBN 0-7869-0190-X.
