Hunting Gauntlet

From: Grypholorus

Stats:

• Level: Tier 1
• Stats Modifiers: None
• Skills: None
• Cost: 200 gold pieces
• Tags: Flight, Capture, Grip, Durability, Leather, Metal, Symbiosis, Predator, Airborne, Pursuit, Tactics, Precision, Prey Control, Hunting
• Tool: Hunting Gauntlet
• Rarity: Common

Lore: The Hunting Gauntlet is a specially crafted tool designed to enhance Grypholorus’s hunting capabilities. Created by skilled artisans who understand the unique needs of the creature, the gauntlet features reinforced leather straps and metal fittings, ensuring durability and reliability during hunts. Legends speak of hunters who developed these gauntlets to aid Grypholorus in its airborne pursuits, allowing it to secure prey and prevent it from slipping away during flight. It is a symbol of the symbiotic relationship between Grypholorus and those who understand and assist its natural instincts.

Use: The Hunting Gauntlet serves as a practical tool for Grypholorus during its hunting endeavors. When equipped with the Hunting Gauntlet, Grypholorus gains the following benefits:

Carrying and Securing Prey: The gauntlet enables Grypholorus to carry and secure prey while in flight. Its reinforced straps and metal fittings provide a reliable and secure grip, preventing the captured prey from slipping away during aerial maneuvers.

In the world of Saṃsāra, the Hunting Gauntlet can be found in a variety of specialized shops, each catering to different needs, locations, and clientele. The cost of the item varies depending on the type of shop, the region, and the materials used in its crafting. Here are the types of shops where this item might be bought and sold, along with the estimated cost in each:

• Aerial Outfitter’s Market
  • Location: Floating cities or Zephyrstone Islands, where aerial creatures and hunters are common.
  • Description: These shops specialize in gear for flying creatures and their riders. The merchants are well-versed in the needs of both airborne predators like Grypholorus and their handlers. Shelves are lined with reinforced gloves, flight harnesses, and gauntlets designed to withstand high altitudes and intense aerial maneuvers.
  • Cost: 300 gold pieces.
  • Rationale: Due to the high demand for specialized materials such as lightweight but strong metals and durable leathers, the price is higher. These shops often offer custom enhancements, increasing the value.
• Beast Handler’s Emporium
  • Location: Ground-based cities near wild, forested regions, and plains where creatures like Grypholorus are often bred or tamed.
  • Description: The emporium caters to professional beast tamers and hunters. The Hunting Gauntlet is sold as part of a broader collection of gear for managing animals, often alongside collars, saddles, and training tools for land-based and flying beasts. Customers range from local hunters to adventurers who need robust tools for taming or controlling creatures.
  • Cost: 250 gold pieces.
  • Rationale: The price here reflects the broad utility of the gauntlet, as it can be tailored for both amateur hunters and professional beast handlers, depending on need. Availability is higher, driving the price down slightly.
• Nomadic Trade Caravans
  • Location: Traveling between the vast wilderness and nomadic territories, these caravans pass through smaller settlements and remote regions.
  • Description: These traders carry a diverse range of hunting equipment, often crafted by artisans within nomadic tribes. The Hunting Gauntlet sold here may be of slightly lesser quality but is highly functional. These gauntlets are often made with local, durable materials, including tanned hides and rudimentary metal fittings.
  • Cost: 180 gold pieces.
  • Rationale: Prices are lower due to the rough craftsmanship and the practicality of the item. However, the materials are often sourced locally, resulting in a functional but less refined product.
• Artisan’s Guildhall
  • Location: Metropolises and major trade hubs, particularly those known for their skilled craftsmanship, such as island cities rich in trade and magical artisans.
  • Description: At the Guildhall, master artisans craft highly customized and elegant versions of the Hunting Gauntlet. These may be imbued with magical properties or adorned with intricate designs, appealing to collectors or wealthy patrons seeking unique or enchanted tools.
  • Cost: 500 gold pieces or more, depending on enhancements.
  • Rationale: These gauntlets are premium products, often made to order. The combination of rare materials, enchantments, and exquisite craftsmanship drives the price significantly higher.
• Hunter’s General Store
  • Location: Rural towns and small villages near vast hunting grounds or forests.
  • Description: These small general stores supply local hunters with basic but effective gear. The Hunting Gauntlet found here is functional but lacks the refinement or enhancements seen in larger, more specialized shops. It’s often made by local craftsmen using standard materials.
  • Cost: 200 gold pieces.
  • Rationale: The price reflects the standard craftsmanship and accessibility in smaller towns where hunting is a way of life. The materials and techniques used are sufficient for everyday use, but more luxurious versions are rare.
• Black Market Stalls
  • Location: Hidden away in dark alleys of large cities or remote corners of dangerous regions.
  • Description: Black market merchants may sell stolen or illegally acquired Hunting Gauntlets. These versions may be of uncertain origin, possibly crafted by unlicensed artisans or taken from previous owners.
  • Cost: 150 gold pieces.
  • Rationale: The lower price reflects the dubious nature of the items, which are often of unpredictable quality and may lack guarantees or warranties.

The Hunting Gauntlet can thus be found across a variety of environments in Saṃsāra, with its price and quality fluctuating based on the region, craftsmanship, and materials used.

The Hunting Gauntlet serves multiple purposes in both defense and offense during roleplay in the world of Saṃsāra, depending on the environment and circumstances. Whether Grypholorus is hunting prey or defending itself against predators, the gauntlet plays a vital role in shaping tactics and gameplay.

• In Forested or Jungle Terrain
  • Offense: In dense, forested environments, the Grypholorus uses the Hunting Gauntlet to snatch prey from treetops or swoop down on unsuspecting targets. The reinforced leather and metal fittings allow it to securely grip its prey, preventing them from slipping away during aerial maneuvers. The roleplay here emphasizes stealth and ambush tactics. The Grypholorus might silently glide through the treetops, waiting for the right moment to strike, the gauntlet helping it maintain control over the captured target.
  • Defense: When attacked in these environments, the gauntlet provides an additional advantage in close combat. The Grypholorus can use the gauntlet to fend off attackers by grappling and throwing them into trees or off balance. The secure grip allows the creature to manipulate its surroundings, potentially using tree branches or vines to its advantage.
• In Mountainous Regions
  • Offense: In high-altitude, rocky terrain, the Hunting Gauntlet aids the Grypholorus in navigating narrow ledges and cliff faces while stalking prey. The gauntlet provides enhanced grip, allowing it to maintain a hold on prey while maneuvering through treacherous areas. Roleplaying the Grypholorus involves careful movement, utilizing the gauntlet to grab prey perched on narrow ledges or to dive from cliffs, delivering powerful strikes from above.
  • Defense: When defending itself in such environments, the gauntlet offers additional grip strength, helping the Grypholorus maintain balance and avoid being pushed off ledges. In roleplay, the Grypholorus can use the gauntlet to grab onto rock faces or even grab an opponent to pull them off balance, potentially causing them to fall to their doom.
• In Open Plains or Savannah
  • Offense: In wide, open spaces such as savannahs or plains, the Hunting Gauntlet assists the Grypholorus in launching swift, direct attacks on prey. The lack of cover means speed and control are paramount, and the gauntlet’s reinforced design ensures that prey caught in high-speed dives remains firmly in its grip. Roleplaying these environments would focus on the Grypholorus’ ability to chase down fast-moving targets, leveraging the gauntlet to keep hold of agile prey even as they struggle to escape.
  • Defense: In open terrain, the gauntlet becomes crucial in defensive maneuvers. If surrounded by multiple predators, the Grypholorus can use the gauntlet to grapple opponents, either hurling them aside or holding one as a shield against others. The gauntlet’s strength allows the creature to maintain control over aggressive attackers, leveraging them for counter-attacks or even using the prey’s body as a barrier to ward off incoming strikes.
• In Aerial Combat
  • Offense: In the skies, where Grypholorus thrives, the Hunting Gauntlet is a vital tool for seizing and controlling prey during flight. The gauntlet allows for strong, secure grips on mid-air targets, giving the Grypholorus the advantage of both offense and mobility. The roleplay here focuses on aerial dogfights, with the Grypholorus using the gauntlet to grab smaller airborne creatures or items, maneuvering with them while in flight. It can also be used to disable airborne enemies by pulling them out of the sky.
  • Defense: When attacked in flight, the Hunting Gauntlet helps the Grypholorus fend off attackers. The creature might use it to grapple an airborne opponent, twisting them in mid-air or sending them into an uncontrolled fall. In roleplay, the Grypholorus can engage in mid-air grapples, grabbing wings or limbs to disable enemies and defend its territory or aerial space.
• In Urban or Ruined Environments
  • Offense: In city environments or the ruins of ancient metropolises, the Hunting Gauntlet provides the Grypholorus with precision control over prey within tight spaces. The gauntlet allows it to navigate through narrow alleyways or confined ruins, enabling it to grab and carry away prey with ease. Roleplay may involve using the gauntlet to snatch targets from crowded streets or rubble-strewn ruins, darting through obstacles to surprise or subdue them.
  • Defense: In urban or confined environments, the gauntlet becomes a critical defensive tool, allowing the Grypholorus to grapple opponents in close quarters. The Grypholorus can use the gauntlet to pin enemies against walls, lift and throw them into obstacles, or create distance by flinging opponents across rooms or alleyways. The roleplay focuses on using the gauntlet for crowd control, taking advantage of confined spaces to neutralize multiple threats efficiently.
• In Desert or Wasteland Settings
  • Offense: In harsh desert environments or wastelands, where prey might be scarce and resources limited, the Hunting Gauntlet allows Grypholorus to maintain control over any captured prey, ensuring that it doesn’t escape or fight back. The roleplay here emphasizes endurance and survival, with the Grypholorus using the gauntlet to swiftly secure and incapacitate prey in an environment where every capture is vital.
  • Defense: In the harsh, open desert, the Hunting Gauntlet assists in grappling with aggressive desert creatures or bandits. Roleplaying the Grypholorus in these settings involves using the gauntlet to restrain enemies, allowing it to remain in control of the situation. The gauntlet’s durability ensures it doesn’t wear down from the abrasive desert winds or sand, giving the Grypholorus an edge in prolonged engagements.
• In Underwater Encounters
  • Offense: Although less common for Grypholorus, in an aquatic environment, the Hunting Gauntlet could be adapted for underwater hunts. The gauntlet’s sturdy construction would allow it to grip slippery, fast-moving prey beneath the surface, ensuring the Grypholorus doesn’t lose its catch in the water’s resistance. Roleplaying in this environment focuses on careful, deliberate movements, where the gauntlet’s grip helps maintain control even in turbulent currents.
  • Defense: In underwater combat, the gauntlet allows the Grypholorus to maintain its grip on solid surfaces or underwater creatures. The roleplay emphasizes the gauntlet’s utility in grappling enemies in submerged environments, using it to pull opponents close or away from the creature’s vulnerable body. It could even be used to climb or escape from submerged obstacles.

The Hunting Gauntlet is a versatile tool that plays a vital role in Grypholorus’ interactions across various environments, providing both offensive and defensive options. Its design enhances the creature’s hunting prowess while offering significant advantages in both grappling prey and fending off threats.

Perception of Activation: Hunting Gauntlet — When the Hunting Gauntlet is activated during use, its effects resonate through all five senses and multiple extra-sensory perceptions, creating a vivid and immersive experience for the Grypholorus. Here’s how the activation is perceived:

• Sight (Visual Perception)
  • What’s Perceived: The leather of the gauntlet glows with a faint, amber light around the metal fittings, intensifying at the points of contact with prey or surfaces. A subtle shimmer appears along the reinforced straps, as though the gauntlet is preparing to grip with enhanced strength.
  • Description: The glow is soft, not blinding, but noticeable enough to indicate the gauntlet’s readiness to secure prey. The faint shimmer creates the impression of an aura enveloping the gauntlet.
  • Positives: This visual cue helps the Grypholorus and any onlookers immediately understand that the gauntlet has been activated, providing a sense of security and preparedness.
  • Negatives: The glow can give away the Grypholorus’ position if trying to remain hidden or stealthy, especially in dark environments.
• Sound (Auditory Perception)
  • What’s Perceived: A soft creaking of leather and metal is heard as the gauntlet tightens its grip, followed by a faint hum, like wind passing through the forest. When securing prey, there’s a slight metallic clink as the fittings lock into place.
  • Description: The sounds are subtle, almost rhythmic, resembling the natural world. The hum conveys an underlying power, and the creak of leather adds to the sensation of strength.
  • Positives: The soothing, natural soundscape helps the Grypholorus focus, enhancing its confidence during a hunt.
  • Negatives: In silent environments, the creaking and hum may alert prey or enemies, giving away the Grypholorus’ position.
• Touch (Tactile Perception)
  • What’s Perceived: The Grypholorus feels the gauntlet tighten around its talons or hand, providing a firm, secure grip. The reinforced straps feel warmer, and there’s a slight vibration as the gauntlet locks onto prey or surfaces.
  • Description: The warmth and tightening create a comforting sensation, as if the gauntlet is merging with the Grypholorus, making it feel like an extension of its own body.
  • Positives: The increased grip strength reassures the Grypholorus, enhancing its control over prey or objects, minimizing the risk of losing its catch during flight.
  • Negatives: The tightening could become uncomfortable during prolonged use, potentially straining the Grypholorus’ talons or arm if overused.
• Smell (Olfactory Perception)
  • What’s Perceived: A faint scent of leather mixed with a metallic tang fills the air. When the gauntlet is in prolonged use, the Grypholorus may also pick up a hint of ozone, like the air before a storm.
  • Description: The familiar smell of leather invokes feelings of craftsmanship and durability, while the metallic tang hints at the gauntlet’s internal mechanisms at work.
  • Positives: The combination of leather and metal provides a reassuring reminder of the gauntlet’s strength and reliability.
  • Negatives: The scent of ozone, though subtle, may be disorienting or unsettling in natural environments, hinting at unnatural forces at play.
• Taste (Gustatory Perception)
  • What’s Perceived: Though taste is rarely a dominant sense in this context, a faint metallic taste may be perceived when the air is heavy with the scent of ozone.
  • Description: The taste is barely noticeable but lingers in the mouth, a faint reminder of the gauntlet’s magical properties and the power it channels during activation.
  • Positives: The metallic taste is a subtle indicator that the gauntlet is fully activated, which can help the Grypholorus assess the tool’s readiness.
  • Negatives: The metallic taste may be slightly distracting or unpleasant, especially when combined with the scent of ozone.
• Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP)
  • Magic Sense (Arcane Perception)
    • What’s Perceived: The Grypholorus senses an aura of magical energy flowing through the gauntlet, connecting it to the elemental forces around it. The energy is primarily grounded in earth and air, reinforcing the gauntlet’s ability to stabilize and secure.
    • Description: The arcane flow feels like a current of air and stone, wrapping around the gauntlet and coursing through its metal fittings, grounding the Grypholorus in its surroundings.
    • Positives: The heightened awareness of magic enhances the Grypholorus’ connection to its environment, making it more intuitive in handling the gauntlet during hunts.
    • Negatives: The presence of magic can be overwhelming, particularly in environments with conflicting elemental forces, which may cause momentary disruptions in the gauntlet’s effectiveness.
  • Kinetic Awareness (Spatial Perception)
    • What’s Perceived: The Grypholorus experiences a heightened sense of spatial awareness, knowing instinctively where to position the gauntlet for maximum effectiveness. The weight and movement of objects held by the gauntlet become more pronounced, allowing for better control.
    • Description: This awareness feels like an invisible map, tracing the outlines of prey, objects, or terrain in the immediate area. Every movement and shift in weight is communicated clearly.
    • Positives: The enhanced spatial perception allows the Grypholorus to anticipate its movements and the movements of prey, leading to more precise and efficient captures.
    • Negatives: Over-reliance on this awareness may cause the Grypholorus to become too focused on the gauntlet, losing sight of other important environmental factors or threats.
  • Emotional Resonance (Empathic Perception)
    • What’s Perceived: The Grypholorus feels a subtle emotional bond with the prey it captures, a faint pulse of fear or struggle that resonates through the gauntlet.
    • Description: This bond creates a deeper understanding of the captured creature’s emotions, allowing the Grypholorus to sense its fear, determination, or pain. This sensation is brief but impactful.
    • Positives: Empathic perception allows the Grypholorus to adjust its handling of prey, either tightening or loosening its grip based on the creature’s emotional state, reducing potential harm or increasing dominance.
    • Negatives: This emotional connection may cause the Grypholorus to hesitate, as the empathy may create a sense of unease or reluctance to harm its prey, affecting its hunting efficiency.
• Positives
  • Enhanced sensory awareness makes the Grypholorus more adept at securing prey and navigating its environment.
  • The gauntlet’s magic and tactile reinforcement provide a sense of security, improving control and stability during hunts.
  • Extra-sensory perceptions, such as magic and spatial awareness, enhance the Grypholorus’ ability to anticipate movements and adapt to changing conditions.
• Negatives
  • The glowing and audible cues may give away the Grypholorus’ position in stealth situations, alerting prey or enemies.
  • Extended use can cause discomfort or strain due to the tight grip and constant activation of the gauntlet.
  • The emotional resonance with prey could lead to hesitation or emotional distraction, weakening the Grypholorus’ resolve in certain situations.

Crafting Recipe: Hunting Gauntlet of Grypholorus

• Materials Needed:
  • Reinforced Leather Strips (x5): Thick, durable leather from creatures like wyverns or drakes, tanned for strength and flexibility.
  • Metal Fittings (x10): Lightweight yet strong metals, such as mithril or steel, shaped into studs and buckles for securing the straps and knuckles.
  • Grip-enhanced Leather Patch (x2): Specialized leather with a rough texture, harvested from creatures with strong gripping abilities (e.g., a roc or giant eagle).
  • Binding Thread (x3 spools): Magical or metallic thread (from gold or silver) for added durability and reinforcement of the gauntlet’s seams.
  • Elemental Infused Core (Air & Earth) (x1): A small crystal or gem infused with elemental properties to enhance the gauntlet’s strength and airborne effectiveness.
  • Runic Dust (x1 vial): Ground-down dust from ancient runes, enhancing the gauntlet’s magical properties.
  • Claw Oil (x2 vials): Derived from predators like griffons, used to coat the gauntlet and improve grip on prey.
• Tools Required:
  • Leatherworking Kit: Includes knives, hammers, needles, and awls for shaping and stitching the leather.
  • Forge & Anvil: For crafting and shaping the metal fittings and studs.
  • Enchantment Brazier: For infusing the elemental core with magic and sealing runes into the leather.
  • Runescriber’s Pen: For etching runic symbols into the metal fittings and leather straps.
  • Elemental Hammer: A specialized hammer for crafting items with magical or elemental properties, crucial for embedding the elemental core.
• Skill Requirements:
  • Leatherworking (Expert): Mastery in crafting durable, intricate items from leather, including knowledge of binding magical threads into the material.
  • Blacksmithing (Intermediate): Proficiency in working with metals, shaping small parts, and reinforcing leatherwork.
  • Arcane Infusion (Advanced): The ability to handle elemental-infused cores and properly integrate magic into physical objects.
  • Runescribing (Intermediate): Understanding the magic of runes and how to engrave them into objects without damaging the materials.
  • Beast Handling Knowledge (Basic): Familiarity with the anatomy and behavior of creatures like Grypholorus, to design the gauntlet for maximum efficiency.
• Crafting Steps:
  • Prepare the Leather Strips
    • Soak the Reinforced Leather Strips in a mixture of water and Claw Oil for several hours. This makes the leather more pliable while simultaneously adding gripping power.
    • After soaking, carefully cut the strips into precise lengths using a sharp leatherworking knife. Each strip should match the design and dimensions needed for Grypholorus’ talons or hands.
  • Forge the Metal Fittings
    • Heat the metal in the forge, then use the Forge & Anvil to shape the metal into small studs, buckles, and reinforcements for the knuckles and wrist area.
    • Once shaped, dip each fitting into Runic Dust to prepare them for magical engraving.
  • Runescribe the Metal Fittings
    • Using the Runescriber’s Pen, carefully inscribe minor runes of strength and stability onto the metal studs and buckles. These runes ensure that the gauntlet can withstand high-pressure grips and remain durable during intense use.
  • Assemble the Gauntlet
    • Sew the Grip-enhanced Leather Patches onto the palms of the leather strips, reinforcing the area that will handle the most pressure.
    • Begin stitching the leather strips together using Binding Thread and a sturdy leather needle from the Leatherworking Kit. Attach the metal fittings at key joints: the wrist, knuckles, and fingertips, ensuring they are tightly fastened for additional protection.
    • Secure the gauntlet’s overall structure by locking the buckles around the wrist and forearm.
  • Embed the Elemental Core
    • Prepare the Elemental Infused Core (Air & Earth) by placing it in the Enchantment Brazier, activating its magic through chanting and drawing power from the brazier’s flames.
    • Use the Elemental Hammer to gently tap the core into a hidden compartment within the wrist of the gauntlet, sealing it with Binding Thread and a final stitching pattern that matches the runic symbols.
  • Final Enchantment and Polishing
    • Place the entire gauntlet into the Enchantment Brazier for a final magical infusion. As the gauntlet absorbs the magical energy, the runes and elemental core align, activating its defensive and offensive properties.
    • Coat the gauntlet in the remaining Claw Oil to protect it from wear and tear, adding a final sheen and ensuring the enhanced grip remains effective over time.
  • Testing and Tuning
    • Test the gauntlet’s grip by simulating prey capture. Ensure that the leather straps and metal fittings hold firm under pressure and that the elemental core activates when needed.
    • Make any final adjustments to the fit and function of the gauntlet based on its performance during the test.
• Crafting Time: 2 days for basic assembly, 1 additional day for enchantment and final testing.
• Total Cost: Estimated at 200–300 gold pieces, depending on the quality of materials used and additional magical enhancements.

Tale of the Sky Hunter’s Claw

Long, long, in the time before winds carried whispers, there was a thing. A gauntlet made not by mortal hand, but by the sky itself, it was said. The people of old, who knew not how to make things fly, watched as the great Grypholorus—mighty beast of air and storm—tamed the winds and made the earth tremble.

It was in the far skyward lands where the ground is not below but above, in the days when stone floated and the sun stayed longer, that the tale began. There was a hunter, not man nor bird but both, known only by his name no one remembers. He did not hunt with weapon or claw but with the will of the storm. The Grypholorus, who flew beside him, was not his beast, but his equal. They shared their meals and battles, bound not by rope or chain but by something much older.

The gauntlet, they say, was woven from the very feathers of the winds, plucked not by hand but by whisper. The leather was not from beast, but from the first hide ever to feel the sky’s breath. And the metal, oh, the metal—was shaped by the heat of stars, fallen when time was young and light was new.

The hunter sought no riches nor crown. Only prey, swift as shadows, born of the night sky, did he seek. But one day, when the winds did howl louder than man can think, a beast came. Not beast of the earth or sky, but something from far beyond, where no eye sees. It moved like the clouds but without form, it had no sound but made the heart still.

In the battle, the gauntlet—this Sky Hunter’s Claw—grew fierce. It glowed as if alive, as if it were the storm itself. The hunter gripped the shadow-beast with all strength. The gauntlet tightened, the prey was caught, but never was the tale told if it was brought down.

No one knows if the beast fell or flew forever. Only that the gauntlet was lost in the grip of the winds, carried far, far, until the earth forgot it. But still, those who climb the sky say they hear the faint clink of leather and star-metal, and the whisper of a hunt that never ends.

Moral: The storm binds not with chains, but with trust.

Suggested conversions to other systems:

Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Mythos Artifact
• Description: A leather gauntlet reinforced with ancient metal fittings. Believed to be from a time before human civilization, this gauntlet enhances the wearer’s grip and control over living creatures, though it may carry unseen dangers from otherworldly forces.
• Stats:
  • Strength Boost: Grants a +10% bonus to Strength when grappling or restraining living creatures.
  • Mythos Knowledge: The gauntlet’s origin is shrouded in cosmic mystery. Each time it is used in a hunt, the user must roll a Sanity Check (1d4 Sanity loss on failure).
  • Durability: The gauntlet is resistant to wear, providing +1 Armor against damage to the hand or arm in combat situations.
  • Occult Resonance: Wearing the gauntlet grants a +5% bonus to Occult rolls when interacting with mythos creatures or examining ancient artifacts.
• Mechanics:
  • Grapple Check: +10% to Brawl or Grapple rolls when using the gauntlet to subdue or hold prey.
  • Sanity Loss: Upon encountering creatures of mythos or using the gauntlet during hunts involving eldritch entities, make a Sanity Check (1d4 loss on failure, 1 point loss on success).

Blades in the Dark

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• (Fine Tool)
• Type: Equipment
• Tier: 1
• Load: 1 (Fine tool, counts as 1 load despite its size and weight)
• Description: A fine leather gauntlet reinforced with metallic fittings, designed for precision and control in capturing prey. It is favored by hunters and criminals for its ability to secure targets during high-stakes pursuits.
• Effects:
  • Fine Tool: Provides greater control and precision during hunts or grapples. Grants +1d to rolls involving Prowess actions when grappling or restraining targets.
  • Secure Grip: You gain +1d to Skirmish rolls when using the gauntlet to pin down or secure an opponent.
  • Stress Cost: The gauntlet requires intense focus and control. When used in desperate situations, mark 2 Stress to avoid slipping or losing grip.
• Mechanics:
  • Hunt or Skirmish Action: The gauntlet provides a +1d bonus when used in physical confrontations involving grappling or capturing enemies.
  • Load Management: As a fine tool, the gauntlet counts as only 1 load despite its size and weight, making it suitable for stealthy or covert operations.

Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Wondrous Item (uncommon)
• Requires Attunement
• Description: A reinforced leather gauntlet, fitted with intricate metalwork. Crafted to provide increased control over prey and creatures, it grants the wearer exceptional strength when grappling or restraining foes.
• Stats:
  • Grappler’s Aid: Grants a +2 bonus to all Athletics checks made to grapple, restrain, or hold creatures.
  • Securing Grip: When you successfully grapple a creature, you may choose to restrain it immediately as a bonus action.
  • Improved Hold: The gauntlet grants advantage on saving throws made to avoid being disarmed or losing control of a grappled creature.
  • Elemental Binding: As a bonus action, the wearer may activate the gauntlet’s magic to grant themselves a climbing speed equal to their movement speed for 10 minutes. This ability recharges after a long rest.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics Bonus: The +2 bonus applies to any roll involving grappling, restraining, or controlling creatures.
  • Bonus Action Restraint: After a successful grapple, you may use a bonus action to impose the restrained condition on the target.

Knave

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Equipment
• Encumbrance: 1 slot
• Description: A well-crafted leather gauntlet reinforced with sturdy metal pieces, used to subdue and control prey. It improves the wearer’s ability to handle difficult or agile creatures, making it essential for hunters and adventurers.
• Effects:
  • Grappling Bonus: Grants a +1 to Strength rolls when grappling or restraining a creature.
  • Secure Hold: The gauntlet allows the wearer to hold onto objects or creatures with ease. You gain advantage on any checks to avoid dropping or losing grip on something you are holding.
  • Utility Use: May be used to scale vertical surfaces. If wearing the gauntlet, gain +1 on checks involving climbing or holding onto ledges or surfaces.
• Mechanics:
  • Strength Bonus: +1 to any roll involving a Strength test for grappling or holding onto creatures or objects.
  • Advantage: Grants advantage on checks related to maintaining a grip or control over a creature, object, or surface.

Fate Core

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Unique Tool
• Aspects:
  • “Reinforced Grip of the Grypholorus”: This gauntlet provides an unyielding grip, perfect for hunting or restraining.
  • “Forged in Wind and Claw”: The gauntlet was crafted from materials infused with elemental air, making it ideal for aerial pursuits.
• Effects:
  • Invoke: Gain +2 on Overcome or Create an Advantage actions when grappling, restraining, or securing prey.
  • Compel: The gauntlet may tighten too much, forcing you to spend a Fate Point to avoid damaging the prey or object you’re trying to hold.
  • Free Invocation: When succeeding with style on a Create an Advantage action involving capturing or restraining, the gauntlet grants a free invoke on the created aspect (e.g., “Securely Grappled” or “Pinned”).
• Mechanics:
  • Overcome/Advantage Actions: Use Physique or Fight to grapple or secure a target, with a +2 bonus from the gauntlet when invoked.

Numenera & Cypher System

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Level: 4
• Form: Artifact
• Description: A leather and metal gauntlet designed for controlling creatures during aerial hunts, powered by strange Numenera. The gauntlet grants enhanced grip and control, though extended use risks wear on the user.
• Effect:
  • Grip of the Beast: Provides an asset to rolls involving grappling, securing, or controlling prey or objects.
  • Elemental Burst: Once per day, activate the gauntlet to gain a climbing speed equal to your normal speed for one hour.
  • Depletion: Roll a d100 after every 1d6 uses; the gauntlet depletes on a result of 1-4.
• Mechanics:
  • Asset Bonus: Provides an asset on any roll that involves strength, grappling, or handling prey.
  • Climbing Boost: Gain a temporary climbing ability, useful for scaling walls or tall structures during hunts.

Pathfinder (2nd Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Magical Item (Uncommon)
• Bulk: L
• Price: 200 gp
• Level: 3
• Usage: Worn, gloves
• Description: A finely crafted gauntlet reinforced with enchanted leather and metal, designed for aerial creatures such as Grypholorus. It enhances the wearer’s ability to grapple and restrain prey.
• Effects:
  • Grappler’s Edge: Gain a +2 item bonus to Athletics checks made to Grapple or Trip a creature.
  • Claw of the Sky: Once per day, as a free action, you gain a Climb Speed equal to your land speed for 10 minutes.
  • Sturdy Grip: When you critically succeed on a Grapple, the target becomes Restrained instead of Grabbed.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics Bonus: +2 item bonus applies when making Grapple or Trip attempts.
  • Climb Speed: Use a free action to activate the climbing ability once per day.

Savage Worlds (Adventure Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Gear (Rare)
• Weight: 1
• Cost: $300
• Description: A durable gauntlet crafted with reinforced leather and metal, designed for aerial hunting. It grants the wearer additional grip strength and control over prey.
• Traits:
  • Strength Bonus: The gauntlet provides a +2 bonus to Athletics checks involving grappling or climbing.
  • Enhanced Grip: Gain +2 to all Grapple rolls, and you may automatically impose the Bound condition on a foe if you succeed with a raise.
  • Grip of the Sky: Once per day, activate the gauntlet to gain the Climbing edge for one hour.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics Check: +2 bonus on Athletics rolls that involve grappling or climbing.
  • Grapple Control: If a Grapple roll succeeds with a raise, the foe is Bound (treated as if tied).
  • Climbing Edge: Activate the gauntlet to temporarily gain the Climbing edge once per day.

Shadowrun (6th Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Gear (Custom Cyberware)
• Availability: 6R
• Cost: 2,500¥
• Description: A reinforced, leather cybernetic gauntlet outfitted with metallic enhancements designed for aerial hunting. Popular among rigger hunters and paracritter handlers, the gauntlet enhances grip and control over physical targets.
• Stats:
  • Grip Enhancer: +2 dice pool bonus to Unarmed Combat or Exotic Melee Weapon (Grapple) tests when grappling or restraining a target.
  • Strength Booster: The gauntlet increases the user’s effective Strength by +1 for tests involving holding or lifting a creature or object.
  • Climb Assist: As a free action, the gauntlet can grant the user a +2 dice pool bonus to Athletics (Climbing) for 1 hour, once per day.
  • Wireless Bonus: When connected via wireless, the gauntlet reduces Physical Damage by 1 from successful grapples by an enemy.
• Mechanics:
  • Unarmed Combat or Grapple Tests: +2 dice pool bonus when using the gauntlet to grapple or subdue a target.
  • Strength Increase: The user’s Strength is increased by +1 for holding or controlling targets.
  • Climb Bonus: Activate the Climb Assist function to gain a +2 dice bonus on climbing-related tests.

Starfinder

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Hybrid Item (Level 4)
• Price: 2,000 credits
• Bulk: Light
• Capacity: 20 charges
• Usage: 1 charge per use
• Description: This finely crafted gauntlet, designed for hunters of aerial beasts like the Grypholorus, merges both technological and magical elements. It enhances the user’s grip, especially when securing or restraining targets in the air.
• Stats:
  • Grip Reinforcement: Gain a +2 bonus to Athletics checks when attempting to Grapple or Disarm.
  • Aerial Advantage: Activate the gauntlet’s elemental infusion to gain Climb Speed equal to your movement speed for 10 minutes. This costs 1 charge per activation.
  • Energy Absorption: Once per day, the gauntlet can absorb kinetic energy, reducing damage from a melee attack by 10 points.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics Checks: +2 bonus when using Athletics to grapple or disarm.
  • Climb Speed: Activate for a 10-minute Climb Speed using 1 charge.
  • Damage Reduction: Once per day, reduce melee damage by 10 points using the gauntlet’s energy absorption ability.

Traveller (Mongoose 2nd Edition)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Equipment
• Tech Level: 9
• Cost: 8,000 Cr
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• Description: A piece of specialized hunting equipment designed for use in high-gravity or aerial environments. The Hunting Gauntlet enhances grip strength, allowing its user to capture and hold even the most elusive prey.
• Stats:
  • Enhanced Grip: Provides a +1 DM to Athletics (Strength) or Melee (Unarmed) checks when attempting to grapple or secure an opponent.
  • Climbing Assist: The gauntlet’s advanced materials allow the wearer to climb surfaces with ease, granting a +2 DM to Athletics (Dexterity) checks when climbing.
  • Energy Dampening: The gauntlet absorbs kinetic shocks, providing 1 point of Armor against melee attacks.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics (Strength): +1 DM when using the gauntlet to grapple or hold prey.
  • Athletics (Dexterity): +2 DM to climbing checks.
  • Armor Bonus: Provides 1 point of armor against melee damage.

Warhammer 40k (Wrath & Glory)

Item: Hunting Gauntlet

• Type: Wargear (Artifact)
• Rarity: Very Rare
• Cost: 6 Wealth
• Description: A gauntlet forged in ancient times for taming beasts and hunting creatures in the sky. The Hunting Gauntlet provides enhanced strength and precision, aiding its user in capturing and controlling prey.
• Stats:
  • Strength Augment: Provides +1 Bonus Die on Athletics or Weapon Skill tests involving grappling or holding a target.
  • Grapple Mastery: Once per encounter, the gauntlet allows the user to immediately impose the Restrained condition on a grappled target without requiring a test.
  • Climbing Boost: The gauntlet grants +1 Bonus Die to Athletics (Climbing) checks when used in hazardous environments.
  • Resilience: The gauntlet’s toughened materials provide +1 Resilience against melee attacks.
• Mechanics:
  • Athletics/Weapon Skill: +1 Bonus Die when using the gauntlet in combat or grappling situations.
  • Restrained Condition: Automatically apply the Restrained condition once per encounter on a grappled enemy.
  • Climbing Aid: +1 Bonus Die to climbing-related tests in difficult terrain.