Re: With Kalima
"Wait a moment, Aoife." Ardenas turns his attention back to Andre.
"This is called a shuriken. It's made to be thrown, easier to throw well than a knife, lighter to carry, and less expensive, so one can carry more of them. When you meet Master Albreth, tell him you have this from Ardenas Barehand.
"If you choose to follow the Unified Art, one of the things you will learn is how to use these, but you can practice on your own before then. You hold it like this --" he grips one point of the weapon between thumb and index finger, showing the boy, then draws it back alongside his ear "-- and throw like this." He snaps the hand forward, releasing the star to fly and embed in a nearby gatepost.
"It is my gift to you. Be careful with it, don't let it rust or become dull, and practice indoors -- bring in boards! -- lest you lose it on a bad throw before you master the skill. If your father doesn't know how to sharpen it, one of Master Albreth's instructors will teach you."
[Private to GM: 18:59, Today: Ardenas Barehand rolled 12 using 3d6. Shuriken, roll to hit (15).]