Whipsash, Za

The whipsash is a belt worn by many members of the Za war clans. It is made from six long strips of braided hide, the ends of which are tipped with two-inch diameter iron balls. When removed, a whipsash can be used to entangle an opponent’s weapon-hand or legs, or as a weighted whip. It is used in close combat, not thrown. On a partial success, the whipsash inflicts half damage but does not entangle. On a full success, the wielder can choose to entangle (at STR +2) the target’s arm or leg in addition to full damage. On a critical success, the weapon has the added effect of bringing the victim down.