Sjambok
The sjambok is a cross between a whip and a baton. About three feet in length, the sjambok is generally made of stiff-yet-flexible leather, though other versions are made of whalebone, animal penises or plastic. Used almost like a riding crop, it’s meant to sting exposed flesh and cause little damage but lots of pain. South African police continue to use the sjambok on criminals and rioters, despite the purported cruelty of the weapon. It is also a device favored in certain S&M circles. If the weapons strikes open flesh, the victim’s next action is performed at a –1 penalty due to the overwhelming pain. This modifier is in addition to any damage modifiers that may already exist.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Size: 2/J
Durability: 2
Cost: •
Notes: Painful