Kite of Hachiman

Typical Cost: 100 Yen

This red kite with deep black eyes looks ordinary enough, but when flown over an enemy position it can be ignited with a flick of the wrist, turning the kite and its string into a writhing snake of fire. Targets caught in the 1" by 10" path take 2-12 hit points of damage, save for half. A DEX check is required to fly the kite into the desired position - do check with -2 bonus on a mildly breezy day, 0 on a windy day, +2 penalty for strong wind, +6 for a storm. On a perfect calm day, of course, the kite doesn't fly. This is a one-use item.