Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Equipment

Spreader Bar

A rigid bar used to hold limbs apart at a fixed distance.

Definition

A spreader bar is a rigid bar with attachment points at each end used to hold the wrists or ankles a fixed distance apart, preventing the bound person from closing their limbs together.

Discussion

Spreader bars are common in both leather and rope practice and appear in many dungeon configurations.

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