There are no restrictions upon the weaponry owned and used by
freewomen, apart from the general prohibition of technological
items sanctioned by the Priest Kings. Nevertheless, the freewomen
of the larger and more civilized cities of Gor seldom carry
weaponry which cannot easily be concealed. The two primary
weapons in use by such women are the dagger and the poisoned
needle, both of which can be secreted among the many folds of
her robes and drawn forth for use at a moment's notice. In
fact, most Gorean freewomen spend many hours practicing such
movements, knowing that a moment's hesitation may one day
make the difference for them between a life of ease and honor
or a life of imbonditude. Bladed hair combs and the long,
razor sharp pins which hold her many veils in place are often
used by the freewoman in such an instance. In general, the
typical Gorean freewoman doesn't carry a weapon large enough
to be perceived beneath her robes... she knows that there is
little chance she will prevail in open combat against a
trained Warrior. Her weapons are of stealth and surprise,
combined with the desperate desire to remain free at all costs.
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