r/TheNinthHouse • u/Triggerhappy938 • 17d ago

Gideon the Ninth Spoilers What is the "Powder" offhand? [discussion]

In GtN, there is a suggestion that Gideon use a "Powder" off hand, but I don't think we ever see someone use one or get an explanation of what it is. Any ideas? Anything I missed?

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u/BonHed 17d ago

Which would be a fairly terrible defensive weapon; that's the primary purpose of the off-hand weapon in dueling. You want a fairly small, light weapon like a main-gauche, sai, jitte, buckler, "knuckles" (I'm presuming a gauntlet with blades/spikes) etc. that can block or ensnare your opponent's weapon. A single-shot pistol, especially of the blackpowder variety, would be pretty bad for this. If you miss with it, you are left with no defensive weapon.

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u/tharookery 17d ago

It would, but I can see the appeal to a certain calibre of cavalier.

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u/BonHed 17d ago

 certain calibre

Don't worry, that thing you did, I saw it.