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Great Bow
A large two-handed bow that launches heavy arrows by storing and releasing extreme tension through a reinforced, flexible frame, requiring the operator’s full strength to draw and control without the use of supports. Produced by Elysian Greens, it follows a low-technology approach that places performance in the hands of the user rather than automated systems. The platform delivers very high stopping power and extended range, though it is difficult to handle and demands significant physical capability, with each shot requiring specific technique to draw and release. The Great Bow prioritizes raw output and distance over ease of use, achieving extremely long effective range while rewarding strength, precision, and discipline.
“Be Hercules.”
“The bow he drew was not made for the average hand, and neither is this. Scaled to myth, built for those willing to meet it, or remake themselves until they can.”
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| Great Bow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elysian Greens] - 100% Magically Grown. Vat to Table. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Simple] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Precision] | |
| Value | 1,000c | Upkeep | 750c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 9 | D8 + 2x Agi | 18 - 72 | - | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Brutal], [Fine], [Fortuitous], [Silenced] and [Two-Handed]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| Performing the Combat Action with this Weapon requires a [Double Action.] In addition, any other [Action] you would take that involves performing a Combat Action or an [Attack] with this [Weapon], will cost an additional [Action Point] or [Quick Action Point], as [Appropriate]. Furthermore, anytime you perform an [Attack] with this [Weapon], you must nominate which arrow you shoot from the following, gaining the stated effects: - Alloy Arrow: Gain additional Damage equal to your Agility. - Silvered Arrow: This Weapon's Damage can't be reduce by Supernatural Armour. - Poisoned Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply D4 Poisoned Stacks. - E.M.P. Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Disrupted Stack. - Magebane Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Draining Stack. If you do not pay your [Upkeep] for this [Weapon], it can still be used, however you can't gain the benefits of the above arrows. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead, as [Appropriate]. |
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| Great Bow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elysian Greens] - 100% Magically Grown. Vat to Table. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Simple] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Precision] | |
| Value | 8,000c | Upkeep | 1,500c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 18 | 2D8 + 2x Agi | 21 - 84 | - | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Brutal], [Fine], [Fortuitous], [Silenced] and [Two-Handed]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| Performing the Combat Action with this Weapon requires a [Double Action.] In addition, any other [Action] you would take that involves performing a Combat Action or an [Attack] with this [Weapon], will cost an additional [Action Point] or [Quick Action Point], as [Appropriate]. Furthermore, anytime you perform an [Attack] with this [Weapon], you must nominate which arrow you shoot from the following, gaining the stated effects: - Alloy Arrow: Gain additional Damage equal to your Agility. - Silvered Arrow: This Weapon's Damage can't be reduce by Supernatural Armour. - Poisoned Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply D4 Poisoned Stacks. - E.M.P. Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Disrupted Stack. - Magebane Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Draining Stack. If you do not pay your [Upkeep] for this [Weapon], it can still be used, however you can't gain the benefits of the above arrows. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead, as [Appropriate]. |
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| Great Bow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elysian Greens] - 100% Magically Grown. Vat to Table. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Simple] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Precision] | |
| Value | 27,000c | Upkeep | 2,250c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 27 | 3D8 + 2x Agi | 24 - 96 | - | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Brutal], [Fine], [Fortuitous], [Silenced] and [Two-Handed]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| Performing the Combat Action with this Weapon requires a [Double Action.] In addition, any other [Action] you would take that involves performing a Combat Action or an [Attack] with this [Weapon], will cost an additional [Action Point] or [Quick Action Point], as [Appropriate]. Furthermore, anytime you perform an [Attack] with this [Weapon], you must nominate which arrow you shoot from the following, gaining the stated effects: - Alloy Arrow: Gain additional Damage equal to your Agility. - Silvered Arrow: This Weapon's Damage can't be reduce by Supernatural Armour. - Poisoned Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply D4 Poisoned Stacks. - E.M.P. Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Disrupted Stack. - Magebane Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Draining Stack. If you do not pay your [Upkeep] for this [Weapon], it can still be used, however you can't gain the benefits of the above arrows. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead, as [Appropriate]. |
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| Great Bow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elysian Greens] - 100% Magically Grown. Vat to Table. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Simple] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Precision] | |
| Value | 64,000c | Upkeep | 3,000c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 36 | 4D8 + 2x Agi | 27 - 108 | - | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Brutal], [Fine], [Fortuitous], [Silenced] and [Two-Handed]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| Performing the Combat Action with this Weapon requires a [Double Action.] In addition, any other [Action] you would take that involves performing a Combat Action or an [Attack] with this [Weapon], will cost an additional [Action Point] or [Quick Action Point], as [Appropriate]. Furthermore, anytime you perform an [Attack] with this [Weapon], you must nominate which arrow you shoot from the following, gaining the stated effects: - Alloy Arrow: Gain additional Damage equal to your Agility. - Silvered Arrow: This Weapon's Damage can't be reduce by Supernatural Armour. - Poisoned Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply D4 Poisoned Stacks. - E.M.P. Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Disrupted Stack. - Magebane Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Draining Stack. If you do not pay your [Upkeep] for this [Weapon], it can still be used, however you can't gain the benefits of the above arrows. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead, as [Appropriate]. |
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| Great Bow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elysian Greens] - 100% Magically Grown. Vat to Table. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Simple] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Precision] | |
| Value | 125,000c | Upkeep | 3,750c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 45 | 5D8 + 2x Agi | 30 - 120 | - | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Brutal], [Fine], [Fortuitous], [Silenced] and [Two-Handed]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| Performing the Combat Action with this Weapon requires a [Double Action.] In addition, any other [Action] you would take that involves performing a Combat Action or an [Attack] with this [Weapon], will cost an additional [Action Point] or [Quick Action Point], as [Appropriate]. Furthermore, anytime you perform an [Attack] with this [Weapon], you must nominate which arrow you shoot from the following, gaining the stated effects: - Alloy Arrow: Gain additional Damage equal to your Agility. - Silvered Arrow: This Weapon's Damage can't be reduce by Supernatural Armour. - Poisoned Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply D4 Poisoned Stacks. - E.M.P. Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Disrupted Stack. - Magebane Arrow: In addition to dealing Damage, successful Attacks apply 1 Draining Stack. If you do not pay your [Upkeep] for this [Weapon], it can still be used, however you can't gain the benefits of the above arrows. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead, as [Appropriate]. |
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Changelog
Version 0.5b - Apr 2026
- Lore added
- Fortuitous - Injury
- Dangerous - Weapon Jam
- Brawn Requirement increased to 9 from 7
- Damage reduced to D8 + 2x Agi from D10 + 2x Agi
- Ranged increased to 18 - 72 from 12 - 48
- Increased HP to 2 from 1
- Upkeep increased to 750c from 500c