The Widow’s Comb

“Elegance is just murder with manners, lad. This pretty little thing? It’ll slit yer throat and leave the scene smellin’ like rosewater.”

Not every blade howls. Some whisper. The Widow’s Comb is a folding war-fan—black steel ribs, satin folds, and poisoned comb-teeth lining the outer edge. It was made for noble assassins, court duelists, and heartbreakers who like their revenge well-dressed. Don’t let the lace fool ya—this weapon’s ended more bloodlines than plague.

Mike swears a baroness once tried to pay for her tab with one. “Didn’t trust her smile,” he says. “Took the fan anyway.”

Flair, finesse, and fatality. All in one graceful flick.
👉 Drop the Widow’s Comb into any noble court, gala ambush, or tavern seduction gone wrong. See what else we’ve got tucked in our sleeves at the Tavern Armory, or wave at us here.

The Widow’s Comb – Weapon Stats

Weapon Type: Martial Melee Weapon (Light, Finesse, Hidden)
Damage: 1d6 slashing + 1d4 poison
Properties: Light, finesse, concealed (requires attunement)
Special: Grace and Venom

• Hidden Blade:
  The Comb can be hidden in plain sight as a folding fan. It grants advantage on Sleight of Hand checks to smuggle it past guards or conceal it on your person.

• Reaction Cut (1/round):
  When a creature within 5 feet attacks you and misses, you may use your reaction to deal 1d6 slashing damage plus poison (DC 14 Con save or become Poisoned for 1 turn).

• Courtly Dance:
  While in social or courtly environments (gala, dinner, audience, etc.), gain +1 AC and advantage on Performance or Deception checks while wielding the Comb.

• Cursed – Perfume of the Past:
  The fan carries a faint scent that causes dreams of past lovers or regrets. Each dawn, the wielder must pass a DC 13 Wisdom save or have disadvantage on Charisma checks that day due to haunting memories.

GM Notes:

This one’s for femme fatales, dashing duelists, or poisoners with flair. Excellent for campaigns with noble houses, backstabbing court drama, or infiltration arcs. Use it as a legacy weapon from a doomed romance or a cursed gift from a royal admirer.

Match it with:

• Whisperfang, the Moon-Touched Dagger for elegant murderers

• The Tiefling Who Was Never Really There

• Not Every Scene Needs a Monologue, Lad

• Yer Not the Chosen One—Yer Just Another Player, Act Like It

• About Mike’s Tavern

Smile. Bow. Bleed. That’s the dance.
👉 Find more beautiful killers at Mike’s Tavern Armory. Or leave a calling card on the contact page—just don’t expect us to answer nicely.

FAQ

Q: Can this be dual-wielded?
A: Aye. Pair it with a dagger and call it a waltz of wounds.

Q: Is the poison magical or mundane?
A: Mundane—refillable, too. But the dreams? Those ain’t mundane.

Q: Can it be used to parry?
A: If yer DM’s fair and yer flair’s good, I’d allow it. It’s got ribs of steel, after all.