Wakizashi

Name : Wakizashi Katana
Skill : Melee - Light
Dam : +2 (Slashing)
Crit : 2
Range : Engaged
Encum : 1
Hardpoints : 1 Price : 600
Rarity : 8 (3 if in Janissary region)
Craftsmanship : Janissary
Special : Accurate 1.


As much art as a weapon, the secret techniques required to fold steel into the form of the infamous katana is known only to the Janissary ethnic group of humans located in South-West Alwaus. Each weapon is painstakingly crafted by artisan weaponsmiths, so katanas are rarely exported from the island chain of Greater and Lessor Janissary. Infamous for their ability to hold an edge the weapons in truth rarely live up to their fearsome reputation, however they remain a popular item for collectors both within and without Greater and Lessor Janissary.
While most katana are long weapons of at least two feet in length, smaller variants such as this are common as an everyday carry for the warrior and noble casts of Greater and Lessor Janissary, as well as the favoured weapon for combantants who lack the physical strength to wield the larger sword more effectively.

Item type

Weapon, Melee