Stone Age - Bows & Arrows
Bows and arrows of the stone age.
Bows
Bows are a type of weapon defined by their “bowed” wood or arms stretched taught by threads of strong fiber. Bows have various designs but all have a nearly identical function. They all use the stored energy generated when the bowstring is pulled to release and launch a long straight fletched projectile called an arrow at incredible speeds and distances.
Table of Bows
| Weapon | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type | Range | Ammo / Reload | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortbow | A small section of bowed wood suspended by fibers, capable of launching arrows. | 2 | 1d4 | Puncture | 50 M | Arrows, Motion | Common, Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot | 45 Beads |
| Recurve Bow | A recurved section of bowed wood suspended by fibers, capable of launching arrows. | 2 | 1d6 | Puncture | 60 M | Arrows, Motion | Uncommon, Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot | 90 Beads |
| Giant’s Bow | An massively oversized bow that no mere mortal can wield. Must be braced on the ground in order to fire effectively. | 2 | 3d6 | Puncture | 80 M | Giant’s Arrows, Motion | Rare, Long, Ranged, Quick Reload, Single Shot Heavy, High Powered Weapon | 180 Beads |
Arrows
Arrows are a type of long fletched projectile designed to be fired by bows.
Table of Arrows
| Ammo | Description | Weapon Type | Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood, Stone or Flint Hunting Arrows(5) | Long narrow wooden shafts, with tri feather fletching at the draw ends and sharp carbonized wood, stone or flint arrowheads, designed to be launched from a bow. | Bows | Common, Recoverable, | 5 Silver |
| Blunt Arrows(5) | Long narrow wooden shafts, with tri feather fletching at the draw ends and blunt wood stone or rubber arrowheads, designed to be launched from a bow. | Bows | Uncommon, Convert Damage to Blunt or Non-Lethal, Recoverable | 20 Silver |
