• Honga Windpiercer
• Origin: Native Tribes of VOI 700 D | Honga Tribe
• Type: Ranged (Slingshot)
• Damage: Standard Projectile: 1d8 bludgeoning (stones) | Explosive Seeds: 2d8 piercing + 1d6 poison in a 5-meter radius (Dexterity save DC 13 for half poison damage).
• Range: Normal: 30 meters, Maximum: 60 meters
• Properties: Lightweight and collapsible for ease of transport. Can fire a variety of projectiles: stones, explosive seeds, or spiked pods. Reload requires one action.
• Attack Roll: Dexterity + Proficiency
• Cost (Beta Age): 350,- Kourou (Average Price at Itinerant Traders)
• Cost (Gamma Age):500,- Kourou, Explosive Seed Ammunition: 50 Kourou per seed (Average Price Black Market)
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Availability: Very rarely available in the Beta Age, very Rare on Gamma Age's Black Market, crafted exclusively by Honga artisans.

The Honga Windpiercer emerged during the Great War, when the Honga, under siege, needed a weapon that combined their deep knowledge of the natural world with the element of surprise. Initially designed for hunting, the Windpiercer became a formidable tool in defending their sacred riverbanks.

Its signature ammunition, the Explosive Seeds, are crafted from the hardened pods of the Vita Spina plant, native to the Arla River region. When fired, the seeds release shrapnel and a cloud of toxic spores upon impact, devastating enemies within range. The slingshot proved highly effective in guerrilla warfare, allowing Honga warriors to attack from hidden positions and retreat before their foes could react.

Windpiercer Frame:

• Constructed from Riverwood, a flexible yet durable hardwood found along the Arla River.
• The bands are made from Reedvine Elastic, known for its exceptional tension and durability.

Explosive Seeds:

• Outer Shell: Hardened pod from the Vita Spina plant.
• Core: Filled with sharp thorns and toxic pollen, which scatter upon impact.
• Crafting Process: The seeds are harvested and dried, then carefully filled with the thorns and pollen. Only skilled Honga artisans know the exact technique, as improper handling can result in accidental detonation.

Alternative Projectiles:

• Jagged Stones: Readily available, these serve as standard ammunition.
• Spiked Pods: Smaller versions of the Explosive Seeds, designed for precision strikes.

• Stealth and Mobility: The Windpiercer is lightweight and silent, making it ideal for ambushes. Use it to emphasize the Honga's guerrilla tactics.
• Environmental Hazards: The toxic pollen from Explosive Seeds can linger, creating zones of danger that players must navigate carefully.
• Cultural Significance: Introduce the Windpiercer as a sacred weapon of the Honga, allowing players to earn one through diplomacy or by aiding the tribe.
• Resource Management: The rarity of Explosive Seeds makes them a precious commodity. Players must decide when to use them strategically.

Trap Integration: Combine the Windpiercer with the Honga’s traps to create multi-layered challenges.

• The Honga
• The Great War
• Peace Treaty
• Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age