Arbalest
The arbalest is a powerful crossbow weapon that first appeared only about two centuries ago and is almost exclusive to the Imperial Province of Amshiga. Unlike a typical crossbow an arbalest is made of steel and requires a special crank to pull the prod back and arm the weapon for a second shot. The massive weight of the weapon coupled with the finicky crank of the windlass requires more familiarity than the classic light and heavy crossbows used elsewhere in the world and may be the biggest reason it hasn't become more commonplace.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
An arbalest deals 1d12 piercing damage and has the following properties, Ammunition, Heavy Weapon, High Critical Weapon, Loading, Ranged Weapon(150/600), Two-Handed Weapon
Significance
This is a cultural weapon for Amshiga and counts as a martial weapon for them only. Characters from Amshiga with martial weapon proficiency are trained to use this unique weapon. Anyone outside of Amshiga may only learn this weapon by taking the Weapon Master feat.
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