\section{Bows} \weapon{Talik}{Talistin Likoso}{Tsdekeii}{A beautiful, black long bow} {Long Bow+2}{Requires a minimum of 17 Strength to use. \\ Doubles Arrow \\ Detect Evil} {Tarniku Kelos}\index{}\index{Talik} This bow was created by Talistin the Cleric to help further his religion and had Tsdekeii enchant it. (To fill a debt.) You must have a 17 or better strength to pull this bow. If you have 18 or better you can get two shots off a round. When entering battle in the first round of attacking the bow will double the arrow. That is a second arrow of the same type will appear and hit the target. The magic arrow will not miss. (1d8+2 Damage). The bow also with glow a yellow-orange color in the presense of evil. (10' Radius.) \weapon{LightBow}{Gandalf GreyStone}{Gandalf GreyStone}{Unstrung Longbow} {Longbow}{See Notes.}{Paul Hinker}\index{}\index{LightBow} {\bf Description} The LightBow is the ultimate weapon for a Fighter PC. Made from the wood of the rare Lillith tree harvested during the Aragorn moon (which only occurs once every 10 years). The LB itself appears to be an unstrung longbow. It will not radiate magic until and unless picked up by a Fighter. This is because the LB draws its power directly from the Fighter which accounts for the unique abilities of the bow. (See below) \\ {\bf History} After recovering the Sapphire Key from Mt. Tain for Gandalf, the Ranger, Phaetal, was presented with the first (and at the time only) LightBow. Phaetal and his party (Tanis half-elven MU/Th, Nok Human MU, Zarael Human Assassin [posing as a thief], and Arakeen Elven Druid) known as the Crimson Shades, had many adventures in which the LB was of great use to the party. Years later during an epic battle with the black monk Omne, the LB was severely damaged and returned to Gandalf for repair. There the LB remains with Gandalf due to the fact that the Crimson Shades have not returned to reclaim (or pay for) the weapon. \\ {\bf Powers} When held as if being drawn, a bowstring and arrow appear. This string and arrow shed light in a 30' radius much the same as the 1st level Magic-User's spell Light. Note : The Fighter can carry nothing else in his/her hands when performing this function of the bow since it requires both hands. \\ Arrows released from the bow vary in range/damage/number depending on the level of the Fighter using the bow. The progression is as follows : {\tiny \begin{center}\begin{tabular}{l l l l l l l} Level & Number/Rnd & Range & Damage & + to Hit & + to Damage & Type \\ \hline 1-2 & 2 & 50 yds & 1d6 & +0 & +1 & A \\ 3-6 & 2 & 80 yds & 1d6 & +1 & +1 & AB \\ 7-9 & 3 & 90 yds & 1d8 & +2 & +1 & AB \\ 10-14 (1) & 3 & 110 yds & 1d10 & +2 & +2 & ABC \\ 14+ & 4 (2) & 130 yds & 1d10 & +3 & +3 & ABCD \\ \end{tabular}\end{center}} {\tiny Types : \\ A : This arrow does damage in much the same was as the Magic-User spell Magic Missile. Note : at level 1 and 2 this arrow will not effect creatures hit only by +1 or better weapons. At higher levels, however, this arrow will have an effect on such creatures. (See + to Hit table above) \\ B : This arrow burns intensely and inflicts its damage by fire. This means that the arrow inflicts double damage to cold based creatures (white dragons, frost giants, hoar hounds, etc.) This arrow will also ignite combustibles if they fail a saving throw versus magical fire. \\ C : This arrow produces numbing cold and therefore inflicts double damage to fire based creatures (red dragons, hell hounds, fire giants, etc.) \\ D : This arrow inflicts no damage but creatures or objects struck with this arrow are effected as if by the Magic-User spell 'Dispel Magic' at the Fighter's level. For instance, the Fighter is in a battle and sees that one of his/her opponents is attempting to attack the Fighter's party from the air. The Fighter fires a volley of type-D arrows at the opponent and successfully hits. The opponent must now make a saving throw versus dispel magic (see PH description of dispel magic for calculating %'s) or fall from the sky taking damage unless appropriate means are employed to stop his/her fall. \\ Additional notes : \\ (1). At 10th level and above, the Fighter may choose multiple targets to strike during each round. For instance, a 10th level Fighter may decide to shoot one arrow at a kobold and two arrows are an orc during the same round. \\ (2). Only one type-D arrow can be fired per round. \\ (3). Arrow types may not be mixed during one round of fire. \\ (4). Any arrow (of the type selectable by the Fighter at his/her level) may be chosen during a given round. \\ (5). The type of arrow can be changed each round if the Fighter can select multiple arrow types. \\ (6). The Fighter need not pull and release the 'bowstring' to release multiple arrows. One pull and release will release as many arrows (up to the specified limit) as the Fighter desires. \\ (7). If the Fighter is severely wounded, the arrows released by the bow will have a reduced effect. For instance, if the Fighter has lost between 50% and 75% of his/her hitpoints, the arrows released will do 1/2 damage and only travel 1/2 distance shown above. If the Fighter is down 75% or more, ranges and damages will be 1/4 shown. This is due to the fact that the bow draws power directly from the Fighter to create its missiles. The LB may not be used at all if the Fighter is recovering from being brought to below 0 hit points until he/she is fully recovered. \\ } \weapon{HeartBow}{Unknown}{Crommon Darshistra} {Appears to be a well made bow of yew or ash, bedecked with silver and jeweled trappings and strung with a mithril cable string.} {Bow}{Never Misses}{Atomic Playboy}\index{}\index{HeartBow} Will radiate magic only weakly when found but if used, the archer will instantly loose all hp. and have to save vs. spell. If the save is successful, the user has a heart no longer. Otherwise they Die. It is contained within a prism which is on the the handle of the bow. After saving the user can regain their hit points normally. Any class may use the bow and it always hits its target. Unfortunately, the user must be in close proximity (within 50 yards) of the bow at all times or he will become faint from lack of circulation. Unconsciousness will arise within one minute and zero hp will achieved. If this happens the user must either get the bow back within 1d8 rounds or save vs. spell. If they succeed then they get their heart back and can heal from 0 otherwise they die. Crommon was a gifted individual, he could identify anything by its true name on sight. Thus, as part of his magic, anything he made for himself involved the use of a true name. His greatest invention, the heartbow, involved speaking the true name of the object in sight and releasing the string. Hence, speaking the common name of an object works, but if there is another object with the same common name in sight (the users sight) there is an equal chance that the bow will hit either object. \weapon{Siridar}{Unknown}{Unknown}{Siridar appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of an iridescent red metal similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three rubies (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers); they are flush with the grip surface. The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows; any individual who tries to string the bow will receive 1d6 of fire damage.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of rubies, one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first ruby is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 0-0-1 Equal to the Pyrotechnics spell at the 8th level of ability. The pyrotechnics effect is approximately 25 cu. ft. and the fireworks effect is approximately 2500 cu. ft. 1 charge per use. \\ 2) 0-1-0 Meteor Swarm (9" range); creates eight spheres of 1' diameter, each causing 5-20 hp damage. 3 charges per use \\ 3) 0-1-1 6-die Fireball. Two charges per use. \\ 4) 1-0-0 Incendiary Cloud as an 6th level caster. Two charges per use. \\ 5) 1-0-1 Wall Of Fire as 5th level caster; must be fired at the ground. 2 charges per use. \\ 6) 1-1-0 Flaming Sphere Spell as a 7th level caster. 2 charges per use. \\ 7) 1-1-1 Fire Arrow which causes 1d8 fire damage. 1/2 charge per use. \\ }{ Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Siridar}\index{``Fire'' |see{Siridar}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 12 charges per day. The user of the bow is invulnerable to all forms of normal fire, and all damage done by magical fires are at -3 per die; any saves vs. firey effects are made at +4. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Aeschus}{Unknown}{Unknown} {Aeschus appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of a deep blue metal with iridescent flecks of electric blue. The substance of the bow is similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three sapphires (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers); they are flush with the grip surface. The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows; any individual who tries to string the bow will receive 1d6 of electrical damage.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of sapphires, one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first sapphire is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 1-0-1 As the Chain Lightning spell as a 12th level caster. Four charges per use. \\ 2) 1-1-0 Effect similar to the 'shooting stars' effect from the ring of the same name. It fires 3 lightning balls, each inflicting 2- 12 hit points of damage. Three charges per use \\ 3) 0-1-1 6-die Lightning Bolt. Two charges per use. \\ 4) 0-1-1 Spark shower similar to the effect cast by the ring of shooting stars; fires a cloud of sizzling purple sparks, which fans out from the bow for 20' to a breadth of 10'. Inflicts 2-8 damage to 'insulated' targets, and causes 4-16 damage otherwise. Two charges per use. \\ 5) 1-0-0 Causes a sheet of lightning if fired at the ground; creates a 5 die lightning bolt otherwise. This sheet of lightning causes 3d4 damage to all 'insulated' targets in the area other than the wielder. Any targets which are not insulated take 4d4 damage. Four charges per use. \\ 6) 1-1-0 Lightning Arrow which causes 1d10 lightning damage. 1 charge per use.}{ Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Aeschus} \index{``Lightning'' |see{Aeschus}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 17 charges per day. The user of the bow is invulnerable to normal lightning and all damage done by magical lightning is at -3 per die; any saves vs. electrical effects are made at +4. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Typhon}{Unknown}{Unknown}{Typhon appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of an ivory substance similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three diamonds (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers); they are flush with the grip surface. The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows. Any individual attempting to string Typhon will be unable to; the string will ALWAYS break first.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of diamonds one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first diamond is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 1-0-1 Gust of Wind spell at 11th level of experience. Three charges per use. \\ 2) 0-0-0 Fires a yellowish green column which 'detonates' upon impact, releasing a Cloudkill spell of 7th level intensity. Four charges per use. \\ 3) 0-1-0 7 Magic Missiles as the spell of the same name. Two charges per use. \\ 4) 1-1-0 Fires a purplish column which 'detonates' upon impact, releasing a Stinking Cloud spell of 5th level intensity. One charge per use.}{ Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Typhon} \index{``Air'' |see{Typhon}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 16 charges per day. The user of the bow is invulnerable to all inclement weather. The user may also Fly at will, and a Feather Fall spell is constantly in effect over the wearer. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Argent}{Unknown}{Unknown} {Argent appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of a silvery metal similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three pearls (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers) The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows; any individual who tries to string the bow will receive 1d6 of frost damage.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of pearls, one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first pearl is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 1-1-0 Cone of Cold, doing 7d4+7 damage. 3 charges per use. \\ 2) 1-0-1 Ice Storm (must be fired into the air; becomes a less potent cone of cold otherwise, inflicting 5d4+5). 5th level of experience. 3 charges per use. \\ 3) 1-0-0 Wall of Ice (must be fired towards the ground; becomes a less potent cone of cold otherwise, inflicting 5d4+5). 4th level of experience. 3 charges per use. \\ 4) 0-0-0 Fires a beam of energy similar to the ray form of Otiluke's Freezing Sphere at the 6th level of experience. 2 charges per use. \\ 5) 1-1-1 Shaft of ice which cause 1d8 damage each. 1 charge per use.} {Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Argent}\index{``Frost'' |see{Argent}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 18 charges per day. The user of the bow is invulnerable to all forms of normal cold, and all damage done by magical cold are at -3 per die; any saves vs. cold effects are made at +4. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Presus}{Unknown}{Unknown} { Presus appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of a deep charcoal metal with dull silver flecks. The substance is similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three small platinum disks (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers) The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows; any individual who tries to string the bow will receive 1d6 of corrosive damage.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of platinum disks, one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first disk is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 1-1-0 Fires a light grey column which 'detonates' upon impact, releasing a gaseous cloud of potent acid. Effects are somewhat similar to the cloudkill spell; it automatically slays creatures with less than 5 HD, cause creatures with 5 to 6 HD to save vs. magic at -5 on the dice roll, and creatures up to 7 HD to save vs magic normally or be slain by the cloud. Any creatures who save still take 1d10 damage per round. Three charges per use. \\ 2) 0-0-1 Fires a Melf's Acid Arrow spell; causes 2-5 hp per round for 3 rounds after impact. One charge per use.} {Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Presus}\index{``Acid'' |see{Presus}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 15 charges per day. The user of the bow is invulnerable to all forms of normal acid, and all damage done by magical acid are at - 3 per die; any saves vs. acid effects are made at +4. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Geo}{Unknown}{Unknown} {Geo appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of a earthy brown metal similar to adamantite. Located on the grip are three pieces of hematite (each one corresponding to a finger; the index, middle and ring fingers); they are flush with the grip surface. The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows; any individual who tries to string the bow will receive 1d6 of 'mystical backlash' damage.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combination of stones, one can create a variety of effects: (1=pressed, 0=not pressed; e.g. 1-0-0 means the first hematite stone is pressed and the other two are not.) \\ 1) 0-0-1 This effect fires a light grey bolt which will turn any creature to stone upon impact unless they make the appropriate saving throw. Three charges per use. \\ 2) 0-1-0 Fires a solid bolt of earth which causes 1d8 damage. One charge per use. \\ 3) 0-1-1 Excavates earth as a dig spell of 10th level intensity (50 cubic feet per shot; must be aimed at the ground; it otherwise dissipates harmlessly) \\ 4) 1-0-0 Creates a Wall of Stone (1/2' thick and 40' square) if aimed at the ground. It otherwise fires a solid earthen bolt which causes 1d10 damage. Two charges per use.} {Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Geo}\index{``Earth'' |see{Geo}} All other combinations have no effect. The bow itself has a total of 16 charges per day. The user of the bow is resistant to earth type magic, and all damage done by such effects are at -3 per die; any saves vs. such effects are made at +4. Furthermore, the user is immune to any and all petrification type attacks. It has no 'to hit' bonuses, but is treated as a +5 weapon for affecting creatures which require a magical weapon to be hit. \weapon{Shirak}{Unknown}{Unknown} {Shirak appears to be a standard longbow, just under 6 feet long, but with one major difference. It lacks a bowstring, but retains a standard bow curve. It is constructed of deep purple mithril. There are four amethysts set in the grip of the bow, each flush with the grip surface, each with a gold border. The bow itself is unable to fire normal arrows and cannot be strung.}{Standard Bow} {By pulling on an 'imaginary' bow string and pressing a specific combinations of buttons, one can achieve a variety of effects, each similar to a magic-user spell at the 10th level of effectiveness: \\ Crystalbrittle; 10' range. Five charges per use. \\ Energy Drain; 15' range. Eight charges per use. \\ Prismatic Spray; 40' range. Four charges per use. \\ Fear; 60' range. Save at -4 or flee in fear. Also affects undead. One charge per use. \\ Stun; 60' range. Any creature who has no more than 160 hit points will be stunned and will reel for 3-12 rounds, dropping anything it held in its hands. Two charges per use. \\ Sleep; 60' range. Will immediately affect any creatures with 8 HD or less. One charge per use. \\ Otiluke's Resilient Sphere; 60' range. Entraps opponent. Two charges per use. \\ Fire Arrow; 45' range. Causes 1d10 of flame damage. One charge per use. \\ Frost Arrow; 45' range. Causes 1d8 of frost damage. One charge per use. \\ Lightning Arrow; 45' range. Causes 1d8 of electrical damage. One charge per use. \\ Slow; 50' range. One charge per use. \\ Ray of Enfeeblement; 40' range. Two charges per use. \\ Confusion; 40' range. Two charges per use. \\ Magic Missile; 50' range. Creates three magic missiles. One charge per use. \\ Teleport; 40' range. Gives the appearance of disintegrating the target. Three charges per use. \\ Repulsion; 60' range. Two charges per use. \\ Maximum of 10 charges.} {Chad Okumura}\index{}\index{Shirak}\index{Wizard Bow |see{Shirak}} An INCREDIBLY powerful weapon, it's primary weakness is its low capacity to hold charge. DMs may want to make a particularly difficult means of recharging the weapon (I might suggest a SERIES of several tasks which must be fulfilled at a particular, specific time in order to be recharged. One task might be slaying an airborne ancient red dragon under a full moon and then wrapping the bow in its encephalic fluids for one hour, at which point it would have to be wiped clean by the dried hide of a week old doppleganger, etc. but the recharging process should be extremely difficult.)