Grappling hook

Grappling hooks were a type of tool used to secure ropes for the purpose of climbing.
==Description==
Their rigid hooks were typically made of either two, three, or four welded together cast iron bars. Though hooks that could be folded flat were known to exist, they tended to cost roughly twice as much as a standard hook.
==Weaponology==
Hooks were designed to be thrown and secured on protrusions, thereby allowing rope to support a climber's weight.
The intended use for grappling hooks was simply to make climbing easier and safer. However, thieves took advantage of the tool and over time it became considered a crucial tool in their line of work.
==Varieties==
A fold-able, single-pronged version of the grappling hook was included in a rope set sold by Aurora's Emporium in its "Thieves' Corner" assortment.
One type of grappling hook was the griffon's claw, which possessed a magically strong grasp.
==Availability==
* In Athkatla, one could find grappling hooks 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.
* In Zhentil Keep, one could find grappling hooks for sale at Lita's Equipment.Ruins of Zhentil Keep states that everything from the Arms and Equipment Guide, except for arms and armor, can be purchased at Lita's Equipment.
==Notable Owners==
===Individuals===
* Branislav Semyon, one of many thieves known to utilize grappling hooks.
* Kestrel, a thief and the de facto leader of the Veiled Ones who opposed the Cult of the Dragon in 1369 DR.
===Races & Sentient Creatures===
* Jermlaines were often known to fight with makeshift grappling hooks.
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Piton
===Notes===
===Gallery===
GrapplingHook2e.png|An illustration of a grappling hook in action.
Felice.jpg|A female adventurer climbs a mountain with a grappling hook.
Dragon magazine 148.jpg|A barbarian scales a structure with a grappling hook, on the cover of Dragon #148.
===Appearances===
===References===
Category:Thieves' tools
Category:Tools
Category:Climbing equipment
Category:Items
Category:Items from Athkatla
Category:Items from Amn
Category:Items from Zhentil Keep
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril