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Boomerang

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Received From: Hakoda Background: Gifted to him by his father over seven years ago, Sokka has become an expert in using the weapon. He keeps the boomerang regularly sharpened to a knife's edge, making it an extremely effective projectile weapon. His aim with is impeccable, proving himself capable of throwing it in an arc to hit multiple targets at once (such as cutting down several Fire Nation traps being held by rope in the trees high above them). He's even able to target enemies simply by mentally calculating their trajectory, as shown by him being able to hit Combustion Man square in the forehead by merely seeing the target of his attack and working out its source. It was in this way he was able to defeat and kill Combustion Man using nothing but his boomerang. As always, his boomerang always manages to come back to him no matter where it's thrown or where it hits. Sokka has a special sentimental attachment to the weapon and always calls it "Boomerang" rather that simply a boomerang. It's one of his prized possessions and both times he's nearly lost it had been a crushing blow to him. He was naturally overjoyed the find it had been returned to him in Luceti and he has continued to make good use of it, even sometimes in hunting, showing himself to be able to easily bring down fleeing waterfowl with his weapon. Thanks to his training with wind magic and Kipinn, Sokka has found ways of incorporating the magic with his boomerang. Primarily he's able to use it to give the weapon an extra push, making his throws stronger and faster. He's been working on a new technique to use the weapon's own spin to create a mini-cyclone inside of it with the practical effect of being able to drag small objects back to him with the boomerang. For Sokka's entire life, there has been one thing that Sokka could always count on. That Boomerang would be there for him. A gift from his father years before he left for the war, Boomerang is a constant reminder to Sokka of his duties as a Warrior of the Water Tribe, which not only include becoming stronger, but also protecting his family and friends. Because of that, Boomerang has been a key part of Sokka's life and a very significant part of his own identity. Out loud he might profess to be the "Meat and Sarcasm Guy", but in reality, he always saw himself as the "Boomerang Guy". Even when Karma threatened to end him in a small crack in the earth, Sokka wouldn't give up Boomerang. After all. Boomerang always comes back. That's more than he can say for most people in his life, after all. It is that simple truth that makes it more than just a weapon, but like an extension of Sokka himself. If Boomerang can come back, then so can Sokka. For that reason, even as he's found other weapons, he keeps this particular one close by. And for good reason, his skill with it is without equal. He never misses his target with Boomerang. They're a team that can't be broken apart, even if his friends might not even understand. It's more than just a weapon to him. It's a part of himself. Note: Sokka always keeps his boomerang on him, even more so than he does his sword. He keeps it in a special holster along his back, usually underneath his sword's sheath. However, if he's wearing his armor, he keeps it holstered on his belt at his side.