The urumi (Malayalam: ഉറുമി, urumi; Tamil: உறுமி, urumi, Sinhalese: එතුණු කඩුව ethunu kaduwa; Hindi: āra) is a sword with a flexible, whip-like blade, originating from the Indian subcontinent in Tamilakam, modern-day Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. The pommel often has a short decorative spike-like protrusion projecting from its centre. Ideally, the length of the blade should be the same as the wielder's armspan, usually between 4 feet to 5.5 feet. This page was last modified on 1 January 2016, at 18:34. The urumi is handled like a flail arm but requires less strength since the blade combined with centrifugal force is sufficient to inflict injury. [1] Alternative Tamil names for the weapon are surul val (curling sword) and surul katti (curling knife). This name is inspired from the urumi, since urumin kills the H1N1 flu virus effectively. [1] Alternative Tamil names for the weapon are surul katti (curling sword) surul val (curling blade) and surul pattakatti (சுருள் பட்டாக்கத்தி). The typical handle is termed a "disc hilt" from the prominent disc-shaped flange surrounding the pommel. Urumi is a blade that looks normal when sheathed but is actually longer than the sheath itself. [2], The urumi is handled like a flail arm but requires less strength since the blade combined with centrifugal force is sufficient to inflict injury. It is not only dangerous for the enemy, it is equally dangerous for the user as well, because if you make one mistake while using it, you can get seriously hurt. As with other "soft" weapons, urumi-wielders learn to follow and control the momentum of the blade with each swing, thus techniques include spins and agile maneuvres. The blade is fashioned from flexible edged steel measuring three-quarters to one inch in width. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2. The urumi hilt is constructed from iron or brass and is identical to that of the talwar, complete with a crossguard and frequently a slender knucklebow. For this reason, the urumi is always taught last in the martial arts. [2], The urumi is handled like a flail arm but requires less strength since the blade combined with centrifugal force is sufficient to inflict injury. The word urumi is of Indian origin. For this reason, the urumi is always taught last in Indian martial arts. It's primary use is as a defensive weapon, an experienced user able to turn into a forcefield like shield of blades. Tsutsaroth urumi Chronotes: 1142 (456) Alignment Zamorakian Collections: Velucia (Museum - Zamorakian IV); Isaura (Zamorakian IV); Description Urumi are an archaic type of whip, this one constructed from razor-thin hellfire metal. The urumi hilt is constructed from iron or brass and is identical to that of the talwar, complete with a crossguard and frequently a slender knucklebow. Deadly d10: On a critical hit, the weapon adds a weapon damage die of the listed size. The word urumi is of north Keralan origin. The urumi is considered to be the most dangerous and difficult sword in history to master due to the lack of self-accessibility and the risk of injuring oneself [citation needed]. For other uses, see, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Urumi&oldid=1649622, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. This increases to two dice if the weapon has a greater striking rune and three dice if the weapon has a major striking rune.For instance, a rapier with a greater striking rune deals 2d8 extra piercing damage on a critical hit. [1], A peptide found in the mucus of a South Indian frog is named urumin. They typically can’t be summoned. On a critical hit, the weapon adds a weapon damage die of the listed size. It's the last weapon to be used in the ancient Indian martial arts system known as Kalari Payattu as it's seen as the most difficult. The urumi is considered one of the most difficult weapons to master due to the risk of injuring oneself. Multiple blades are often attached to a single handle. Roll this after doubling the weapon’s damage. It is thought to have existed from as early as the Sangam period. For this reason, the urumi is always taught last in Indian martial arts such as Kalaripayattu. When not in use, the urumi is worn coiled around the waist like a belt, with the handle at the wearer's side like a conventional sword. Originating in what are now southern India and Sri Lanka, it is thought to have existed as far back as the Maurya dynasty. [3][4], This article is about the weapon. The urumi (Malayalam: ഉറുമി urumi; Sinhalese: එතුණු කඩුව ethunu kaduwa; Hindi: aara; Tamil: சுருள் பட்டாக்கத்தி surul pattai, lit. It was the chosen weapon of Peshurian and the one that gives him his nickname of Void Executioner. It is treated as a steel whip [1] and therefore requires prior knowledge of that weapon as well as the sword. This weapon makes wide sweeping or spinning attacks, making it easier to attack multiple enemies. This increases to two dice if the weapon has a greater striking rune and three dice if the weapon has a major striking rune.