Item from RWBY by Rooster Teeth
Roman Torchwick's weapon — a gentleman's cane that fires explosive Dust flares and conceals a grappling hook, as theatrical as the man who wields it.
Melodic Cudgel is a criminal's weapon. A sleek grey cane with a curved handle and a red crosshair sight near the tip — the kind of accessory that looks like an affectation until it fires an explosive Dust round at your face. The barrel is concealed in the cane's shaft, and Roman fires it with the same casual confidence he applies to everything — one-handed, often while talking, sometimes while not even looking at the target. A retractable grappling hook extends from the handle for mobility and dramatic escapes. The weapon suits Roman perfectly: it looks harmless, it's flashy when deployed, and it's far more dangerous than it appears. The explosive rounds use red Dust and can level walls or scatter crowds, and the grappling hook has pulled Roman out of more lost fights than his actual combat skills have. It's not the most powerful weapon on Remnant, but it's wielded by a man who fights dirty, plans exits, and never plays fair.
Roman Torchwick's signature weapon — a steel cane with a curved handle that conceals a single-shot flare launcher in the barrel tip, firing explosive Dust rounds with a satisfying pop. The cane is matte grey with a red band near the handle. Functions as a melee bludgeon, a grappling hook via the curved head, and a ranged weapon. Elegant in its simplicity compared to Remnant's typically over-engineered weapons.
Also known as: Melodic Cudgel, Roman's cane, Torchwick's cane