Double Bow

It's not known whether this weapon originated with the Bibracte Tribes north of the High Fey Forest or with the wood elves, but the weapon has been in use by both for as long as the empire has had dealings with them. The ingenious weapon is like a shortbow but strung to allow a trained user to knock and fire two arrows simultaneously, some of the most proficient users can launch a veritable volley of deadly projectiles and legends tell of a single archer holding off entire platoons of soldiers by themselves by firing  nearly a dozen arrows in only a few seconds.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

The double bow deals 1d6/piercing damage and has the following properties Ammunition⁣, Ranged Weapon (80/320), Two-Handed Weapon, Special: A character trained in the use of the double bow can use their bonus action to make an extra ranged attack against a single target following the rules for two weapon fighting.

Significance

This is a cultural weapon for the Bibracte Tribes and the Wood Elves and counts as a martial weapon for them only. Characters from these cultures 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.

Related ethnicities

• The Bibracte Tribes
• Wood Elf

Weight

3 pounds

Base Price

50 gold