Horse Bow

The horse bow is a composite weapon made of wood, sinew, and horn that is bonded together and laminated by a strong glue made of animal hooves. Due too it's construction this composite weapon is more flexible than a typical shortbow and capable of launching an arrow much farther and with greater force than a self bow. The weapon is often called a horse bow because it is most often used by nomadic peoples which fight from horseback. Because of it's unique construction it requires specific care and firing techniques which most people outside the cultures that build them are unfamiliar with.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

The horse bow does 1d6/piercing damage and has the following properties, Ammunition, High Critical, Ranged Weapon (100/400), and Two-Handed Weapon, Special: The wielder of this weapon may substitute their strength modifier for their dexterity when rolling damage with this weapon.

Significance

This is a cultural weapon for the Alouite and Niani Empire and counts as a martial weapon for them only. Characters from the these with martial weapon proficiency are trained to use this unique weapon. Anyone outside of them may only learn this weapon by taking the Weapon Master feat.

Related ethnicities

• Alouite

Weight

2 pounds

Base Price

35 gold