Shakuhachi Flute
Perhaps one of the unlikelier weapons of the ancient samurai was the bamboo flute known as the shakuhachi. In 1876, the Sword Abolishment Act forced samurai to relinquish their titles and arms. Still desiring weapons, the fallen samurai redesigned these traditional flutes to be heavier, with harder hollow cores and greater balance.
Shakuhachi can still be purchased from appropriate Asian-themed vendors. Not only can a character play the flute (Wits + Expression with a +1 bonus), but she can use it as a wooden baton against foes. The item is balanced for this, and as such takes no penalty for being improvised.
Shakuhachi can still be purchased from appropriate Asian-themed vendors. Not only can a character play the flute (Wits + Expression with a +1 bonus), but she can use it as a wooden baton against foes. The item is balanced for this, and as such takes no penalty for being improvised.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Size: 1/S
Durability: 2
Cost: •
Notes: +1 to some Wits + Expression rolls