Zanshin

Zanshin, the Hand, was the six-armed, half-daemon tutor of the Ebon Fist House in Mhaldor. He sold various House specific items. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Zanshin's Discontinued Wares

a linen gi of the Ebon Fist

This gi of the monks of the Ebon Fist, consists of three pieces. The soft, black trousers hang loosely off the body, allowing for unrestricted movement of the legs. The inner shirt is bright red, and hangs loose at the waist although a brilliant white cord tie at the back of the shirt secures it around the ribs. The long outer robe is black and sleeveless with several leather ties closing up the front, it also bears a large symbol on the back, emblazoned in hellish embroidery. The symbol is that of a large ring of joined daemons protecting a large, gnarled fist, blazing with fire.

a sleek bloodsteel scabbard hung from a spiked chain belt

This scabbard is forged from pure bloodsteel, its dully gleaming surface polished to a mirror shine. The body of the scabbard is gently arced, allowing it to rest comfortably against the leg of the wearer. The interior is lined with sheepskin, ensuring that whatever blade housed within remains protected. The mouth of the scabbard hosts a clever spring-loaded device, guaranteeing that any sword width, from rapier to broadsword, will be snugly held safe until drawn by the wearer. The piece hangs from an ornate belt of bloodsteel chain that has been lined with a row of tiny, pointed spikes, placed to not only keep the scabbard secure but to dig painfully into the flesh of the wearer.

a red-hued, wooden vial

Carved from the dead trees of Mhaldor which have succumbed to the red fog, this long vial has been shaped and polished into the crude form of a Daemonic hand. A cork stopper has been plugged firmly in the top of the container to avoid spillage.

a glass alembic of crows and locusts

This alembic is crafted from glass and shaped into a fist, capable of holding a sizeable amount of fluid within. At first glance, the equipment seems rather fragile, but closer observation yields more information; comprised of a dense, glass base, some two inches thick, the spherical shape twists graciously upwards to form a deep bowl. The body is set with a pair of handles for easy transportation, while a smaller vessel with a narrow tube leading from its tip is affixed to the lip. The tube curves downwards to a height half of its own and leads into an accompanying container. Thin strips of beaten brass envelop and reinforce the bowl, swirling around it like protective latticework. The metal patterning finally meets just beneath the lip to form a solid circle of brass. The most notable features of this alembic, however, are the murder of crows and swarm of locusts decorating the surface of the vessel. Etched carefully into the glass, these decorations are only visible when struck by a ray of light.