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Blowgun

A blowgun is a simple weapon consisting of a small tube for firing light projectiles, or darts. The wielder blows into one end, forcing the dart out the other.

Often for increased effectiveness, the dart is tipped with a poison.

Many cultures have used this weapon, but various indigenous rain forest tribes in South America and South East Asia are the best known wielders.