G’wrn-k’ton

An ancient bariaur weapon known in song and deed, the G’wrn-k’ton, literally ‘War-maker’, is an unusual weapon that ranges in length between six and eight feet long (the length of the weapon greatly depends on the bariaur for whom it was made). The K’ton, as it is more commonly called, is a heavy iron or steel shod staff with large mace or warhammer-like nodules crafted upon either end. The weapons are always purposefully and expertly unbalanced in one of the two ends, which effectively makes the weapon much easier to swing. The reason for this, quite plain once put to use in battle, is not readily evident. Effectively, however, this allows for more use of the weapon’s own momentum (once put into a looping, swinging type of motion) instead of sheer brute force to move it through the air.

Commonly, bariaur using this weapon make a stand and begin whipping the K’ton into a murderous pitch, (which they can do fairly quickly and with little effort on their parts) and then use the weapon’s greater striking distance to keep foes away from their flanks. Once the weapon is set into motion, it takes little to maintain the momentum, and thus the bariaur does not tire as easily. Bariaur have been known, however, to use the K’ton for other ‘inventive maneuvers, and most of the race are at least familiar, if not deadly, with the weapon. (Thus, all bariaur gain a +1 to hit with the K’ton, regardless of Strength or specialization).

Legends circulate of a few rare specimens of these weapons being specially enchanted. Most of these rumors speak of K'tons with powers similar to other magical weapons found throughout the multiverse, however, there is one special 'feature' that many bariaur seek out before others. K'tons that have the magical properties to allow them to split apart into two smaller, detached melee weapons which can be used in close quarters are highly sought after. To most bariaur, once a weapon like this is gained, there is little need for any other type of close-quarter melee weapon. Once these particular K’tons are halved, they can never be taken a great distance from one another and if one end is destroyed, the other end is consumed as well. As long as the owner (or whomever) holds one end of the K’ton, the other will join it at the speaking of the joining phrase. "War-maker"

Most bariaur favor this weapon over any other, and will become highly proficient (and often times, even specialized) before even considering another weapon. Their unique structure and materials, if crafted by a true bariaur warrior with experience in the weapon, lends them as much power as any known weapon created by nearly all other races. (They commonly do 1d8 to 1d12 points of initial damage, depending on the particular K’ton).