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A pinning throw might make a loose sleeve or trailing strap the hinge of a confrontation.
The nearby surface is as much a part of the picture as the weapon.
The pinned combatant jerks against the caught fabric as the loose sleeve pulls taut.
At a glance
A pinning throw might make a loose sleeve or trailing strap the hinge of a confrontation.
Techniques and Spells · Alpha v44 reference
Requires: a compatible Thrown weapon.
Use: On a Hit beside a suitable pinning surface · Struck target · 1 Stamina
Effect: On a Hit beside a surface the Thrown weapon can reasonably pin clothing, gear or a limb against, you may exchange damage for Restrained movement. The target or a reachable helper can spend an Action removing the weapon. If its placement makes removal uncertain, use Force, Labor or Crafting against the assigned attacking Affinity's die maximum under Player Book. Tools or an accessible loose anchor may require no roll. Removing or destroying the anchor ends the pin. No second Contest on application.
The weapon thunks into timber, catching a fold of cloth against it.