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For war, mass-produced arquebuses without magical triggers are manufactured. A protective box in lacquerware shields the match in rain. Serial firing techniques are used to create a continuous rain of bullets on the enemy, as as well as systems to accurately fire weapons at night by keeping fixed angles thanks to measured strings.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearms_of_Japan Firearms of Japan, wikipedia]</ref> Archery requires a lot of training, but firearms can be manned effectively by farmers or non-samurai low-ranking soldiers. | For war, mass-produced arquebuses without magical triggers are manufactured. A protective box in lacquerware shields the match in rain. Serial firing techniques are used to create a continuous rain of bullets on the enemy, as as well as systems to accurately fire weapons at night by keeping fixed angles thanks to measured strings.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearms_of_Japan Firearms of Japan, wikipedia]</ref> Archery requires a lot of training, but firearms can be manned effectively by farmers or non-samurai low-ranking soldiers. | ||
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Martial Melee Weapons
Urumi
This is one of the weapons of kalaripayattu-warriors[1] originating in Kerala, Mythic India. It was originally known as chuttuval ("curved sword"), but later urumi. It's a very dangerous weapon both for its user and the opponent.
Each urumi has several flexible blades, usually 4 to 6, but sometimes (especially in Mythic Sri Lanka) up to 32 blades. Each blade is up to 2,5 cm wide and up to 1,7 metres (5.6 ft.) long.
Urumi is used somewhat like a whip. One or two urumi are swung at a time. The user swings it over his head and then at the enemy.
It is said that it can take up to 12 years of practice to properly use urumi. For the first years or practice, long strips of fabric are used instead of the real blades.
In the world of Yaranaika, urumi is still actively used in combat, although rarely. It's more often used in religious ceremones and for entertainment. Still ... there are a few urumi using adventurers ...
Martial Ranged Weapons
Uchine
Uchine or uchikune (打根) resembles a large arrow, but is rather a small throwing spear. It has multiple uses, including using it as a kind of a bayonet if your bow string is snapped.[2][3]
Firearms
First firearms were matchlock weapons, but a magical trigger was quickly invented. The user only needs to load gunpowder and a bullet. Instead of a smoldering match, a magical spark ignites the priming powder when the trigger is pulled. Masterwork guns even have a safety catch. Cost of the special trigger is included in the costs below. A gun without a magical trigger costs 100 gp less than a standard one.
| Name | Damage | Properties | Mastery | Weight | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanegashima (種子島), arquebus | 3d6 Piercing | Ammunition (Bullet, Range 40/120), Loading | Slow | 10 lb. | 500 gp |
| Teppō² (鉄砲), hand cannon | 3d8 Piercing | Ammunition (Large bullet, Range 40/120), Heavy, Loading | Push | 10 lb. | 800 gp |
| Bajōzutsu¹ (馬上筒), pistol | 1d12 Piercing | Ammunition (Bullet, Range 30/90), Loading | Vex | 4 lb. | 350 gp |
| Tanzutsu (短筒), standard pistol | 1d10 Piercing | Ammunition (Bullet, Range 30/90), Loading | Vex | 3 lb. | 250 gp |
¹Literally "horseback(-riding) barrel"), this long-barreled pistol is primarily used by mounted samurai.
²Literally "iron cannon". Heaviest hand-held firearm, requiring great strength to handle.
20 large bullets used with teppō cost 10 gp and weigh 3 lb.
Firearms on a battlefield
For war, mass-produced arquebuses without magical triggers are manufactured. A protective box in lacquerware shields the match in rain. Serial firing techniques are used to create a continuous rain of bullets on the enemy, as as well as systems to accurately fire weapons at night by keeping fixed angles thanks to measured strings.[4] Archery requires a lot of training, but firearms can be manned effectively by farmers or non-samurai low-ranking soldiers.