Fighting Fan

Cost: 5 gp
Weight: —
Damage: 1d3 (small), 1d4 (medium)
Critical: x3
Range: —
Type: Piercing
Category: Light Melee Weapons
Proficiency: Exotic
Weapon Groups Close, Monk
Special: Distracting, Monk

Made to resemble a courtier’s fan, this device consists of silk paper stretched and folded over a folding frame of hardened steel. Folding fans are typically wielded in pairs using a technique that distracts the opponent. The fans sport sharp tips, which can be poisoned. For a list of appropriate poisons, see the Poisons article.