Gaff

Gaffs, otherwise known as hooks, were a type of tool used by both fishermen and sailors.
==Description==
The gaffs typically used by fishermen consisted of a metal hook with a crossbar at the base, made of either metal or wood. When wielded, the hook would protrude between a user's middle and ring fingers. Those utilized by sailors were often attached to a pole that was in length.
==Weaponology==
Fishermen used the one-handed form of gaff to hook and land fish. The pole-attached version was primarily used by sailors to pull their craft to a dock or another ship. They were also used to rescue cargo or men that fell overboard.
Besides these intended uses, gaffs were occasionally improvised as a sort of piercing weapon that was difficult to disarm. And for sailors who lost their hands, gaffs were often attached to a wooden cup for use as a prosthetic replacement.
==Availability==
These tools were typically available for purchase wherever fishing was conducted.
* In Athkatla, one could find gaffs for sale at the market Waukeen's Promenade.For Duty & Deity states that every nonmagical item featured in the Arms and Equipment Guide can be purchased at Waukeen's Promenade.
* Among other fishing supplies, the Ravens Bluff store Fishing Tackle sold gaffs.
==Notable Users of Gaffs==
===Businesses===
* Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold brass, gold, silver, and steel hook prosthetics.
===Classes===
* Gaffs were a favored weapon among mariners of Evermeet.
===Individuals===
* Harkina
* Kalima
* Nimtu
===Regions & Settlements===
* Gaffs were a commonly wielded weapon among the inhabitants of Serôs.
===Religions===
* Among the ice hunters, they were often wielded by shamans and the specialty priests known as iceguardians.
==Appendix==
===Notes===
===Gallery===
SeaZombie-2e.png|A sea zombie emerges from the ocean, wielding a gaff.
ME-Gaff.png|An inconspicuous gaff.
===External Links===
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===References===
Category:Tools
Category:Fishing equipment
Category:Maritime equipment
Category:Items
Category:Items from Athkatla
Category:Items from Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue
Category:Items from Evermeet
Category:Items from Ravens Bluff
Category:Items from Serôs
Category:Items from Toril
Category:Piercing weapons