Hand Crossbow

The Hand Crossbow is a compact, one-handed ranged weapon often designed to be braced against the forearm, secured with a wrist mount that allows the user to reload and fire with a single hand. Its tensioned string mechanism stores significant energy without requiring the wielder to physically draw it, granting it greater power than most manually-drawn traditional weapons of similar size. As a V.G.M. design, it blends contemporary metallurgy with dwarven runecraft, making it unusually compatible with modern attachments and technical modifications compared to other “traditional” armaments. In practice, it offers a quiet, precise alternative to pistols, favoured by those who want the reliability of ancient mechanics enhanced by modern craft.