Post by Xander on Apr 23, 2009 23:44:36 GMT -5
Athame Ritual ceremonial dagger, usually with a short han¬dle and double-edged iron blade.
Atlantean Dagger Dagger with a wavy, etching-covered blade from hilt to point. Only known weapon able to kill a Charonte demon. The last known Atlantean dagger was destroyed by Ash, so if you find one, you might not want to tell him.
Bo Japanese staff weapon that originated as a means for carry¬ing sacks of grain or buckets of water from the shoulders. Nor¬mally about six feet in length, a bo can be fashioned from a variety of materials.
Body Bag Useful in case you're ever stuck in sunlight with no place to go. Made of nonporous black or white plastic, they are available in a variety of densities. Get the thickest possible, and make sure it's new or you get the whole spirit-possessing-you, mess.
Boot-Sheath Stiletto Pretty much a necessity. A thin blade designed for stabbing rather than cutting, a stiletto can be made as short as three inches. This weapon became popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance for its ability to pass through chain mail.
Boot-Toe Knife One of the most popular weapons among Dark-Hunters. Portable, lightweight, easily concealed, and easily missed by anyone searching you for weapons. And hey, you never leave home without your shoes....
Butterfly Knife Quick to open; easy to conceal. A fad in the 1980s among teenagers and martial artists, this type of knife is now banned by many states in America. It was nicknamed the butterfly knife by soldiers stationed in the Philippines in World War II.
Claws Articulated silver finger sheaths that usually culminate into a sharp point. They can be used as talons to scratch and slay enemies. This is the weapon of choice for Zarek of Moesia or any Hunter who likes to get down and dirty with their kills.
Crossbow Favored by the Greek armies of Dionysus and made popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, this weapon is now mostly used for target shooting and sport hunting. Bows are typ¬ically made of ash or yew... but Kell can always hook you up with modifications if this happens to be your weapon of choice. And he can make a groovy one that hides up your sleeves.
Dirk Celtic straight-bladed dagger used as a backup to a broadsword, or to swear a ceremonial oath. Dirks have the benefit of being small, lightweight, and easy to conceal.
Double Ax Also known as a labrys, this two-headed ax was widely used in Ancient Minoan, Thracian, and Greek symbology to represent Zeus. In Scandinavian mythology, this ax was used to represent their thunder god, Thor.
Dummies The most widely available for weapons training are wooden dummies, which come in a variety of woods and sizes. Then there are punching bags (I'm told Valerius used to dress his in a Hawaiian shirt) in the shape of people. Some Hunters have been known to put fangs on them just for effect.
Glaive A long-reaching shaft weapon, like a spear, only a glaive has a much longer blade (anywhere from one to two feet in length).
Grenade/Grenade Launcher The grenade gets its name from the word pomegranate, a popular fruit if you know your mythology. (And if you do, tell Hades "Hi".) This small bomb can be filled with a variety of things such as shrapnel (for destruction) or smoke (for distraction) or gas (for incapacitation of your enemy). The grenade launchers do tend to be a little hard to hide though. The last one I remember hearing about was being used by Spathi Daimons to attack Wulf in Minnesota.
Halberd This fancy ax with a long spike at the top is mounted on a pole shaft. It was used in battle against cavalry and other mounted foes. The halberd was once the primary weapon of the Swiss Army. Wielders were known as "pikemen".
Handclaws Used by the ninja to cross ice, climb trees, and scratch messages in stone, glass, wood, or the bodies of their opponents.
Hurlbat An all-metal throwing ax with either a point or a blade (or both) sharpened onto all conceivable (and some con¬trived) ends. Whatever—or whomever—you hurl this one at is going to be hurting... and hopefully, dust.
Kama This small, handheld scythe originated as a farming implement in Japan and China. (Favored by Cassandra Peters Tryggvason.) The handle can be made of wood or metal, and is usually the length of the user's forearm. The short, curved blade can be used for slashing, stabbing, or deflecting an opponent's weapon.
Katana Japanese single-edged longsword. Japanese swords are differentiated by length—the shorter form of this sword is called a wakizashi. The katana is traditionally worn sharp-side up.
Kevlar Kevlar is DuPont's light but strong fiber, with a strength-to-weight ratio five times that of steel. It comes in vari¬ous grades: Kevlar 29 is the grade used for body armor. Even though they can't kill you, bullets can still slow you down. A Kevlar jacket is a handy item to have around. Do note, however, that Kevlar decomposes when exposed to chlorine, so don't go using it as a flotation device in your neighbor's pool. It also has adverse effects in UV light... but since I'm pretty sure you're not going to be sunbathing in it, I'm not going to worry. There are other fabrics on the market as well, like Dyneema, which can be purchased from retailers selling tournament-quality fencing equipment.
Kunai Ancient Japanese trowel with a sharpened tip. It looks a bit like a chisel with a loop at the end, where it could be attached to a cord, to be worn around the neck or affixed to another weapon. Like many other weapons, the kunai was originally used as a gardening tool. But, like many other gardening tools, it was discovered that the sharp-tipped kunai was especially effective against Daimons.
Mace Like a club only heavier, deadlier, much cooler, and much older—the first wooden maces date back to 12,000 B.C. Not popular with the Romans, the mace came back into fashion during the Middle Ages when metal flanges were added that could dent or pierce armored knights.
Mat This plastic-covered foam can be procured in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, widths, and foam densities. The question to ask yourself is: How hard do you want to hit the ground?
Panic Alarm Most often kept on a key chain to page your Squire in emergencies. But remember that since you have heightened hearing, it will hurt when used.
Punching Bag A fairly modern invention in the world of ath¬letic training, this water- or grain-filled sack comes as a "heavy bag" (hanging) or "standing bag" (freestanding with a wide, round base). Heavier bags will sway less; water-filled bags weigh more. Be careful, though—too heavy and you may as well be punching the wall.
Retractable Knives Kell makes these handy-dandy carbon steel puppies with Velcro wrist-fasteners.
Sai Another weapon whose origin lies in ancient Japanese agriculture, this unsharpened dagger can be used lethally (stabbing) or nonlethally (disarming your opponent). Traditionally, sais are carried in threes (one at either side and one in back)— unless you're a Ninja Turtle.
Scramasax This is a Viking blade—a cross between a curved machete and a crude sword that tapers to a point at its end. The shorter scramasax (as short as six inches) was commonly used as an eating utensil, while the longer ones (up to three feet) were used in farming.
Shobo A shobo consists of a small piece of wood connected to a ring worn around the finger. Adopted by the Japanese ninja for its simplicity and concealment factor, it was used for striking an opponent's pressure points. Of course, there's only one "pressure point" you need to worry about on a Daimon. Go for it.
Shuriken Commonly known as "ninja throwing stars", these supplemental Japanese blades can be made of anything and only some are shaped like flat stars (hira-shuriken). The bo-shuriken (a metal spike sharpened at one or both ends), may be of greater use to Dark-Hunters.
Srad A circular dagger; an ancient Celtic weapon that can be thrown or used hand to hand.
Slake An oldie but a goodie. Not fancy, but it does the job. Both wood and steel are acceptable.
Sword Long, bladed weapon. Kind of easy to use. The pointy part goes into your victim's body.
War Fan Used in Japanese feudal warfare. Can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. The Dansen uchiwa fighting fan is made of iron, and was used more like a shield. (Kell specializes in a smaller one, roughly eleven inches long, with a razor-sharp edge.) An iron-spoked Tessen fan can also be used as a club, for throwing, or for aid in swimming.
Watch Seems silly, but it is a good idea to have a watch, with the alarm set to go off twenty minutes before sunrise. You never know when you'll get distracted right before sunup.
Atlantean Dagger Dagger with a wavy, etching-covered blade from hilt to point. Only known weapon able to kill a Charonte demon. The last known Atlantean dagger was destroyed by Ash, so if you find one, you might not want to tell him.
Bo Japanese staff weapon that originated as a means for carry¬ing sacks of grain or buckets of water from the shoulders. Nor¬mally about six feet in length, a bo can be fashioned from a variety of materials.
Body Bag Useful in case you're ever stuck in sunlight with no place to go. Made of nonporous black or white plastic, they are available in a variety of densities. Get the thickest possible, and make sure it's new or you get the whole spirit-possessing-you, mess.
Boot-Sheath Stiletto Pretty much a necessity. A thin blade designed for stabbing rather than cutting, a stiletto can be made as short as three inches. This weapon became popular during the Middle Ages and Renaissance for its ability to pass through chain mail.
Boot-Toe Knife One of the most popular weapons among Dark-Hunters. Portable, lightweight, easily concealed, and easily missed by anyone searching you for weapons. And hey, you never leave home without your shoes....
Butterfly Knife Quick to open; easy to conceal. A fad in the 1980s among teenagers and martial artists, this type of knife is now banned by many states in America. It was nicknamed the butterfly knife by soldiers stationed in the Philippines in World War II.
Claws Articulated silver finger sheaths that usually culminate into a sharp point. They can be used as talons to scratch and slay enemies. This is the weapon of choice for Zarek of Moesia or any Hunter who likes to get down and dirty with their kills.
Crossbow Favored by the Greek armies of Dionysus and made popular in Europe during the Middle Ages, this weapon is now mostly used for target shooting and sport hunting. Bows are typ¬ically made of ash or yew... but Kell can always hook you up with modifications if this happens to be your weapon of choice. And he can make a groovy one that hides up your sleeves.
Dirk Celtic straight-bladed dagger used as a backup to a broadsword, or to swear a ceremonial oath. Dirks have the benefit of being small, lightweight, and easy to conceal.
Double Ax Also known as a labrys, this two-headed ax was widely used in Ancient Minoan, Thracian, and Greek symbology to represent Zeus. In Scandinavian mythology, this ax was used to represent their thunder god, Thor.
Dummies The most widely available for weapons training are wooden dummies, which come in a variety of woods and sizes. Then there are punching bags (I'm told Valerius used to dress his in a Hawaiian shirt) in the shape of people. Some Hunters have been known to put fangs on them just for effect.
Glaive A long-reaching shaft weapon, like a spear, only a glaive has a much longer blade (anywhere from one to two feet in length).
Grenade/Grenade Launcher The grenade gets its name from the word pomegranate, a popular fruit if you know your mythology. (And if you do, tell Hades "Hi".) This small bomb can be filled with a variety of things such as shrapnel (for destruction) or smoke (for distraction) or gas (for incapacitation of your enemy). The grenade launchers do tend to be a little hard to hide though. The last one I remember hearing about was being used by Spathi Daimons to attack Wulf in Minnesota.
Halberd This fancy ax with a long spike at the top is mounted on a pole shaft. It was used in battle against cavalry and other mounted foes. The halberd was once the primary weapon of the Swiss Army. Wielders were known as "pikemen".
Handclaws Used by the ninja to cross ice, climb trees, and scratch messages in stone, glass, wood, or the bodies of their opponents.
Hurlbat An all-metal throwing ax with either a point or a blade (or both) sharpened onto all conceivable (and some con¬trived) ends. Whatever—or whomever—you hurl this one at is going to be hurting... and hopefully, dust.
Kama This small, handheld scythe originated as a farming implement in Japan and China. (Favored by Cassandra Peters Tryggvason.) The handle can be made of wood or metal, and is usually the length of the user's forearm. The short, curved blade can be used for slashing, stabbing, or deflecting an opponent's weapon.
Katana Japanese single-edged longsword. Japanese swords are differentiated by length—the shorter form of this sword is called a wakizashi. The katana is traditionally worn sharp-side up.
Kevlar Kevlar is DuPont's light but strong fiber, with a strength-to-weight ratio five times that of steel. It comes in vari¬ous grades: Kevlar 29 is the grade used for body armor. Even though they can't kill you, bullets can still slow you down. A Kevlar jacket is a handy item to have around. Do note, however, that Kevlar decomposes when exposed to chlorine, so don't go using it as a flotation device in your neighbor's pool. It also has adverse effects in UV light... but since I'm pretty sure you're not going to be sunbathing in it, I'm not going to worry. There are other fabrics on the market as well, like Dyneema, which can be purchased from retailers selling tournament-quality fencing equipment.
Kunai Ancient Japanese trowel with a sharpened tip. It looks a bit like a chisel with a loop at the end, where it could be attached to a cord, to be worn around the neck or affixed to another weapon. Like many other weapons, the kunai was originally used as a gardening tool. But, like many other gardening tools, it was discovered that the sharp-tipped kunai was especially effective against Daimons.
Mace Like a club only heavier, deadlier, much cooler, and much older—the first wooden maces date back to 12,000 B.C. Not popular with the Romans, the mace came back into fashion during the Middle Ages when metal flanges were added that could dent or pierce armored knights.
Mat This plastic-covered foam can be procured in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, widths, and foam densities. The question to ask yourself is: How hard do you want to hit the ground?
Panic Alarm Most often kept on a key chain to page your Squire in emergencies. But remember that since you have heightened hearing, it will hurt when used.
Punching Bag A fairly modern invention in the world of ath¬letic training, this water- or grain-filled sack comes as a "heavy bag" (hanging) or "standing bag" (freestanding with a wide, round base). Heavier bags will sway less; water-filled bags weigh more. Be careful, though—too heavy and you may as well be punching the wall.
Retractable Knives Kell makes these handy-dandy carbon steel puppies with Velcro wrist-fasteners.
Sai Another weapon whose origin lies in ancient Japanese agriculture, this unsharpened dagger can be used lethally (stabbing) or nonlethally (disarming your opponent). Traditionally, sais are carried in threes (one at either side and one in back)— unless you're a Ninja Turtle.
Scramasax This is a Viking blade—a cross between a curved machete and a crude sword that tapers to a point at its end. The shorter scramasax (as short as six inches) was commonly used as an eating utensil, while the longer ones (up to three feet) were used in farming.
Shobo A shobo consists of a small piece of wood connected to a ring worn around the finger. Adopted by the Japanese ninja for its simplicity and concealment factor, it was used for striking an opponent's pressure points. Of course, there's only one "pressure point" you need to worry about on a Daimon. Go for it.
Shuriken Commonly known as "ninja throwing stars", these supplemental Japanese blades can be made of anything and only some are shaped like flat stars (hira-shuriken). The bo-shuriken (a metal spike sharpened at one or both ends), may be of greater use to Dark-Hunters.
Srad A circular dagger; an ancient Celtic weapon that can be thrown or used hand to hand.
Slake An oldie but a goodie. Not fancy, but it does the job. Both wood and steel are acceptable.
Sword Long, bladed weapon. Kind of easy to use. The pointy part goes into your victim's body.
War Fan Used in Japanese feudal warfare. Can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. The Dansen uchiwa fighting fan is made of iron, and was used more like a shield. (Kell specializes in a smaller one, roughly eleven inches long, with a razor-sharp edge.) An iron-spoked Tessen fan can also be used as a club, for throwing, or for aid in swimming.
Watch Seems silly, but it is a good idea to have a watch, with the alarm set to go off twenty minutes before sunrise. You never know when you'll get distracted right before sunup.