Armor:Ka'hurst plate gauntlets etched with a s'sugi malchata poised to strike

ka'hurst plate gauntlets etched with a s'sugi malchata poised to strike
Look:	The dark black of the plate gauntlets has a green sheen that is visible at the edge of each segment. The relief of the sinuous insect across its surface appears hunched, its lanky arms wide, wielding jagged claws that appear to be prepared to slash. The cuff of the gauntlets has been adorned with an alternating pattern of stylized hunting swords and kite shields.
Type:	Plate Armor
Areas Covered:	hands
Hindrance:	minor (4/15) / light (3/15) for stealth
Protection:	very great (10/15) protection and amazing (16/17) damage absorption for puncture attacks. very great (10/15) protection and amazing (16/17) damage absorption for slice attacks. great (9/15) protection and amazing (16/17) damage absorption for impact attacks. very good (6/15) protection and very high (10/17) damage absorption for fire attacks. very good (6/15) protection and very high (10/17) damage absorption for cold attacks. moderate (4/15) protection and good (7/17) damage absorption for electrical attacks.
Construction:	extremely resistant (15/18)
Metal:	Yes
Weight:	127 stones
Appraised Cost:	Unknown
Properties:	This item has more than normal or unusual verbs.
Dimensions:	3 length x 1 width x 1 height
Sources:	Source is Drathrok's Duskruin 448/End Loot

When SLAPped, creates massive malchata claw (weapon) and massive malchata claw (shield)

Verb	Actions
CLEAN	First Person: With a disgruntled frown, you slap your plate gauntlets against your thighs, a small cloud of dust billowing around you before slowly dispersing.
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CLENCH	First Person: You glower while staring into the distance and clenching your fists tightly. Creaking subtly, tendrils of malevolent black mist spiral from the plate gauntlets before slowly subsiding.
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PULL	First Person: Surveying the area with a keen eye, you give the cuffs of your plate gauntlets a smart tug, causing a subtle black mist to rise and then slowly dissipate from them.
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PUSH	First Person: Grinning slowly, you lace your fingers together before stretching your palms outward, cracking your knuckles.
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RUB	First Person: You sneer and rub the palms of your plate gauntlets together in a slow grind, causing a subtle black mist to slowly envelope your fists before gradually dissipating.
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STARE	First Person: You stare intently at your plate gauntlets as you rotate your hands back and forth, making sure they are clean and in working order.
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SLAP	First Person: Writhing black smoke pours from the cuffs of your plate gauntlets, encircling your hands and spiraling up your forearms. The eerie black cloud slowly begins to clear, revealing a massive malchata claw in your right hand and a massive malchata claw in your left hand!
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FOCUS:
You focus your magical senses on <item>.
The plate gauntlets has a definite magical pattern, which apparently is an enchanted item.
You recognize the pattern as a manifestation of Life magic.
It seems to involve Animal Abilities and appears to involve augmentation.
Roundtime: 20 sec.