Chapter Three: Shiekah Equipment
The Shiekah have developed a variety of intricate tools and weapons that help them on their missions. The best known of these are the Deku Flash, which allows the Shiekah to vanish and reappear. In this segment I will describe the various equipments that they use to guard the Royal Family.
Sheikahla: These are iron claws that are fastened to the feet using a series of complex rope systems. They are used to scale stone walls and wooden trees. The Shiekah also use them to accent their deadly kicks. The Council of Elders uses the spikes on their feet as a punishment. Ten kicks with the Shiekahla is not an uncommon punishment for stealing from other Shiekah.
Alshiekah: Alshiekah are band of leather fitted with iron claws that are worn around the hand. A wide strip of leather covers the wrist to prevent accidental lacerations. These are fastened to the wrist via a series of complicated leather and brass buckles.
Shiekah Staff: This is a weapon that every warrior must know how to use. It is made of Deku wood and is hollow. One end is open to allow the Shiekah another secret weapon. The warriors often hide small knives and needles in the hollow portion allowing them to flick the staff and launch the knife at attackers. The other end is carved into a scoop which can be used to throw small stones and sand at the enemy to blind them.
Dekulala: This is a short two foot stick made of Deku that has a three foot chain attached to it with a spiked ball at the end. It is used as a flail or to aid in climbing up buildings.
Dasabulu: This is a three foot stout Deku pole with two one foot chains at the ends. This is swung through the air at great speed to crack the enemy over the head.
Poisontae: These are small rings that are dipped in the poison of the Tektite. This toxin affects the nervous system, paralyzing the body, freezing up an enemy's movements.
Scartaka: These are iron claws attached to the fingernails using leather bands that can easily gouge an enemy's eyes or leave long rents in the flesh.
Shadoew: These are minature knives retrieved from a pouch strapped to the leg.Shiekah can hit an orange at twenty yards with these darts.
Shikel: These are the daggers which all Shiekah carry on their person. With these knives they can break another sword and stab an attacker. These knives are also weighted for throwing with a small lead disc at the end to drive the dagger home.
Shiekahwod: These are the swords of the Shiekah. They are forged by the Gorons and can cut through any other steel like butter. The points will not blunt against any armor, but will pierce it in a few thrusts. These swords will never break.
Telebo: These are small stars of sharpened metal which are scattered across the ground the deter pursuers. Shiekah use them to battle their enemies.
Amadro: These are small clay prints of animals which Shiekah press into the ground to throw off pursuers.
Zarbalzo: These are small lamps which can be opened to only a crack to let light through.
Kazabo: These are grappling hooks which they use to scale walls.
Kacoco: This is a small wooden can which carries medicines and antiseptics that they use to heal wounds.
Deku Flash: Deku Flash is a nut which allows a Shiekah to teleport. First, the Shiekah grinds up a bowl of Deku nuts for their flash properties. A bundle of Deku sticks are ground up and poured into the bowl. It is then mixed with Tektite venom and ground with a pestle. Then another nut is cracked open and the powder poured inside. The nut is bound up with tight bandages and the Eye of Shadows painted in red on the front. To teleport, a Shiekah throws the nut to the ground and will their bodies to occupy the desire space. They then reappear in the desired location. First timers result may vary. All Shiekah carry these nuts in a bag tied to their thigh.