Description

The Shortbow is one of the earliest weapons created by humanoids, probably for hunting purposes. It wasn't long, however, before people started using them to kill each other. A short bow can extend from 4 to 5 feet in length and can be made from wood or sometimes bone. A string is pulled tight from end to end, an arrow is knocked in the center, pulled back along the string then released, propelling the arrow into a target. Some bow makers prefer to reinforce these weapons with bands of metal for stability and balance. Members of tribal cultures are known to decorate their bows with tokens and trophies, seeing them as a form of personal expression or for superstitious reasons.

• Group: Projectile
• Subgroup:Bow