Waqqif

“You infidels speak about my waqqif as if it is simply a curved dagger. But it’s far more than that. One cannot be a Novadi warrior without a waqqif. The closest comparison may be the dragon tooths used by dwarves, or the elf bows used by djinn. It is a holy weapon, and may Rastullah punish me if I ever lose it.” -Rashim ben Shafir, Novadi warrior, modern

The curved dagger known as the waqqif is at least as common as the regular dagger in the Lands of the Tulamydes. Its curved blade is wellsuited for cutting cloth and inflicting grievous injuries, though precise attacks are practically impossible in combat. This weapon is a symbol of status for almost every Novadi, even those who are not tribal warriors.

“The Novadi are a proud people but the waqqif is a status symbol that only men may carry; Novadi laws often forbid women from carrying one.”

— Mirhiban al’Orhima, Tulamydian fire mage

“Their women put up with that? I want a word with these Novadi.”

— Rowena of the Transweal, Bornish cat witch

“Don’t be too angry with them. They are very courteous to elves. They think we are djinn, for some reason.”

— Layariel Treetopglint, elven wyldrunner