Ranged Weapons Treatise IV
| Ranged Weapons Treatise IV Written by Jovar Arno |
| "Deserts of Ahjat and Secrets of the Dunes. Travelling and Adventuring Notes, Part Two" Allows you to learn the following Ranged Weapons abilities: Headshot Shoot to Kill Upper Hand Reading this book grants some Experience. |
The continuation of Jovar Arno's exciting adventures in Jacinth, the land of mysteries. Even more nomads, deserts, and exotic customs - no wonder it sold out so quickly. 1500 |
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Description
| “ | The continuation of Jovar Arno's exciting adventures in Jacinth, the land of mysteries. Even more nomads, deserts, and exotic customs - no wonder it sold out so quickly. | „ |
Effect
Allows to learn some bow abilities:
Acquired From
- Sometimes sold by Jervey vir Noms, at his shop in Brynn.
Book content
...The Sand Guard commander was a man of few words. His face had all the expression of a death mask, and I could never figure out his thoughts just by looking at it. When he addressed me in broken Aldorian to discuss archery, I figured he'd quickly get bored and return to his duties. Yet to my surprise, he got so carried away that he switched to the elven language, trying to explain to me the intricacies of some special technique.
I couldn't make sense of it. Without blinking an eye, he approached one of the captured nomads, loosened the restraints around his ankles, and led him to a spot a hundred steps away. After exchanging a couple phrases and receiving a silent nod, the commander returned at a leisurely pace, leaving the prisoner behind. He continued the conversation from where we left off.
Apparently, the elves call a three-fingered grip on a bow's string an "Aldorian grip", while they themselves prefer pulling strings with a hooked thumb. In order to avoid injury to it, they use metal rings - it finally became clear to me why the warriors of the Sand Guard, otherwise famous for their ascetic lifestyle, would wear this accessory in particular...
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The commander's advice was to aim for the upper part of the body to guarantee quick and less painful death. He put it simple: "Hit high - it's a kill. Hit low - it's a needless torture". With these words he drew his bow and, after barely wasting any time aiming, shot an arrow at the captured nomad. It hit him right in the head, dropping him dead right where he stood.
"Why wasn't he trying to escape?" I asked.
"We hang our captives from the city walls. Getting captured is a dishonor. I promised him I'll tell everyone that he died as befits a warrior. His body will be buried before we reach the city," the commander replied. Jumping ahead, he did honor that promise...
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