Hmm..they tend to disappear and reappear with apparent abandon..:| Check freebies, I know Mascara and Questor used to plug stuff in there..do a search on author, and try Questor, and Maskda Mask (not sure of how the 2nd one is parsed). I can check when I get home for something along these lines..
The weapon band is called a sling, or used to be back in the day.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)