Sling

A Sling was a length of cord or sash with a pouch in the center for holding a stone. The wielder held both ends in one hand and whirled the sling to build momentum, finally releasing one end and flicking his wrist to unleash the stone. Secrets of the Empire, p. 239
== Users ==
=== Unicorn Clan ===
During the first conflicts the Ki-Rin clan had in the steppes, their opponents used slings to hurl rocks almost as far as the Rokugani samurai could shoot their bows. Impressed and intrigued, when the Ujik-hai joined her group, Shinjo required that they teach the Ki- Rin their secret. Clan War: Unicorn Army Expansion, p. 53 This gaijin projectile weapon was brought by the Unicorn, who used it in army units. Shinjo Slings (Heaven and Earth Flavor) Treachery's Coin, Part I, by Shawn Carman They hid this secret weapon wrappping their sling around their wrist or neck, wore it as a fake eyepatch, or otherwise used it to adorn their outfit. It was said that Dairya eyepatch was a sling. Way of the Unicorn, p. 102
=== Sparrow Clan ===
The Sparrow were trained snipers, armed with the Sparrow's trademark weapon, the sling, that the Suzume first adopted from a passing Unicorn trader. Way of the Minor Clans, p. 55
=== Goblins ===
Goblins also had slingers. Kappuksu's Story, by Ree Soesbee
== External Links ==
* Shinjo Slings (Heaven and Earth)
* Goblin Slingers (Dark Allies)
Category:Weapons