General Directory
Crossbows
Above
are 'Light' Crossbows. These have steel bows, but wood bows are
common
too. They require the user to place his foot in the stirrup while he
pulls back on the bow string. This is by far the most common
style of
crossbow in Velitrium and is used for hunting and defense by most
common folk. An example can be found in virtually every cottage
and
house in Velitrium.
Note: A Crossbow
of YOUR Strength or less requires 2 seconds to cock
A Crossbow with a
Strength of 1 or 2 greater then YOU requires 6 seconds to cock.
A Crossbow with a
Strength of 8 or better is always made with a steel bow.
This
is a 'Medium' crossbow. It employs a Goats Foot to cock it. These
are
most commonly used by soldiers, and big game hunters. It always has a
steel bow.
Note: A Crossbow with a
Strength of 3 or 4 greater then YOU requires a Goats Foot and 20
seconds to cock.
This
is a 'Heavy' crossbow, also called a 'Siege Bow.' It is most
commonly
used in defense of fixed posistions are in prosecuting a siege.
The
bow is always of steel. Note the windlass used to cock the weapon.
Note: A Crossbow with a
Strength of of more than 4 greater then YOU requires a Windlass and
60 seconds to cock.
Bolts
An
array of bolt tips. There are a variety of types available.
Blunt
bolts are sometimes used for hunting small game, so as not to mangle
the meat. Broad tip are used for larger game and unarmored opponents.
Bodkins are used against armored targets. Some bolts use feathers
for
fletching, others use stiff parchment.
A Special Note:
Copying
the Velitar's success with crossbows, some Jhensari tribes have adapted
them for their own use. In some cases these are obtained by trade or
plunder, but the Jhensari do make a light variation of their own.
