Editing Fighting cloak (section)

==Description==

A fighting cloak closely resembles a normal cloak and can be worn as
one when not in combat.  The main differences are that it is likely to
be made of heavier material and the hem will be weighted with a chain
or metal beads.  The heavy material (usually thick wool) improves
durability and adds extra padding for blocking.  The weighted hem
ensures that the martial artist can whip it around with enough
momentum and speed to be effective and gives the cloak something heavy
with which to strike.  Being made out of simple, if durable cloth, a
well-used fighting cloak will need frequent repair or replacement.

The fighting cloak is primarily a defensive [[weapon]] and is most often
encountered as an off-hand weapon by someone also wielding a stick,
dagger, or short sword.  It is used as a flourishing destraction and
to bind up an opponent's weapon so he cannot attack effectively.