Throwing Glaive (Weapon)

Throwing Glaive				1-Hand Thrown / Exotic					[edit]
	Cost	Sm Dmg	Med Dmg	Large Dmg	Crit	Range	Wt	Type
	120 gp	-	1d12	3d6	19-20 x2	30 ft	7 lbs	Slashing (physical, common)
	Weapon Qualities: Deceptive, Poor Melee, Size Limited, Slow Draw
	The name "throwing glaive" is a bit of a misnomer, because this weapon is not a glaive at all. The radially symmetrical throwing glaive is a rare and exotic weapon most similar to an extremely large shuriken. A throwing glaive consists of a central hub, around which bristle outward pointing blades, ranging in number from two to seven or more, usually curved and often an odd number. A throwing glaive's large size (they are usually the size of a small shield) and dangerously inconvenient shape make them slow and difficult to ready for combat. Drawing one from storage never takes less than a move action, even if the wielder has Quick Draw (Feat). Even worse, a size small or smaller wielder cannot use a throwing glaive at all, as a certain length of limb is required before the weapon can be effectively thrown. A throwing glaive can be used in melee combat, but its inconvenient shape renders it a poor choice, inflicting a -2 penalty to hit. However, when thrown by a proficient user, the reason for its awkward shape becomes evident: a throwing glaive weaves and turns in flight in a most dangerous and deceptive fashion, catching most foes off-guard. The aggressive spinning delivery, odd shape, and powerful blades can inflict severe damage, making the weapon's considerable drawbacks easily tolerated by the aficionado. The throwing glaive belongs to the "Blades, Heavy" and "Thrown" weapon groups.