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Chain

 

Weapon Type	Cost	Weight	Size S or M	Size L	Notes	Length	Space Required	Speed Factor	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Chain	10 yuan (50 cp)	3#	2-5	1-4	Manriki gusari, rante	5' - 10'	5'	5	-8	-8	-7	-7	-5	-5	-2	0	0	+1	0

    f These weapons can be used to perform the MA weapon style special maneuvers (weapon catch, weapon breaker, steel cloth).
    g These weapons can make entangling attacks.

This is also called the manriki-gusari || rante.
It is a simple length of chain with weights at each end.
It can be whirled quickly, striking with hard blows from the weights.
One end can be swung out to entangle an opponent or it can be thrown (like a bola), entangling and causing damage at the same time.
The chain weapon is popular in areas where the lord has forbidden the 'use or wearing of other weapons, or when secrecy is required.
It can easily be worn as a belt or hidden under a sash.
It is often used by ninjas, since it has a great number of uses.