Counter-Blades

The Counter-Blades is a fairly common weapon, spread out throughout Mobius to a degree that makes it difficult to trace the lineage of the weapon system. Counter-Blades are always sold in a pair of arm bracers, the hidden blades balanced to excel in abusing openings provided. 
Counter-Blades 	
Counter-Blades
Production Information	Production Information
Maker 	Various
Type 	Hidden daggers
Elemental Affinity 	None, can be imbued
Usage 	Usage
Known Wielders 	
Other Information 	Other Information
Appearances 	
Original Creator 	Flashfire212
==Description==
In many cases, Counter-Blades are very simplistic steel-and-leather bracers, often using pig iron or scraps of steel that would be simply thrown away. Due to this; the actual armor capabilities of these bracers is only just barely greater than studded leather; capable of deflecting hits or stopping light swings. However, the intent for these bracers is to deflect those hits, in order to release the blade. 
Not very fancy in the slightest, these two blades are essentially hiltless stilettos mounted into mechanically retractable locking rigs; rather than the much fancier and more technical spring-loaded kits, these are driven by a force-released pin and gravity. After the bracer itself is struck; the kinetic energy from impact knocks the attachment pin far enough to release the blade into extended position. After a deflection, a fighter typically can take advantage of the opening to strike with their extended blades. 
==Native Abilities== 
As a common weapon seen throughout Mobius; commonly in the hands of brigands and down-on-their-luck mercenaries, Counter-Blades have a reputation for less-than-stellar accomplishments; though this is more related to the fact that wristblade type weaponry requires experience and specialization, and the Counter-Blades require more than average because of the reliance on outside force to trigger the release. While aggressive, like most daggers and hidden weapons, the Counter-Blades rely upon the wielder having the skill to take advantage of enemy openings by deflecting and following-through. For that, they are brilliant. 
===Notable Blades===
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==Wielders/Purchase Locations==
Counter-Blades are normally fairly cheap and accessible from many weaponsmiths due to the simplistic design and rather basic mechanics involved. Due to this; many novice bandits or broke mercenaries will opt to wield Counter-Blades rather than other, more expensive designs. As such, it is not unheard of for bandits to wield a pair of these hidden blades alongside a sword or other weapon. 
==Notes==
Category:Weapons
Category:Uncommon Weapons
Category:Hidden Blades