Iron Fan
The iron fan (or gunsen) is a folding fan with metal ribs. Samurai were never without a fan tucked into their obi (sash etiquette demanded it. Sometimes, however, the warriors were required to relinquish their swords on formal occasions, which left them defenseless. The iron fan allowed a samurai to retain a concealed weapon.
If the user has the Weaponry Dodge Merit, he may add +1 to his total Defense when dodging if he is using an iron fan to parry incoming close quarter attacks.
Japanese myth suggests that the very idea for the war fan came from the crow-spirits, the Tengu. They taught the fan’s construction to those warriors who appeased them with gifts and tricks. The Tengu reportedly carried their own gunsen: fans made of oily crow wings, barbed at the ends.
If the user has the Weaponry Dodge Merit, he may add +1 to his total Defense when dodging if he is using an iron fan to parry incoming close quarter attacks.
Japanese myth suggests that the very idea for the war fan came from the crow-spirits, the Tengu. They taught the fan’s construction to those warriors who appeased them with gifts and tricks. The Tengu reportedly carried their own gunsen: fans made of oily crow wings, barbed at the ends.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Size: 1/S
Durability: 3
Cost: ••
Notes: +1 Defense if used with Weaponry Dodge Merit