#Western Bow and Gun Divine Treasures, 5 Kinds
#§ 5 Divine Treasures
#45-03-01. Bow of Odysseus (Bow of Odysseus)
Scent: The bow of Odysseus, the Greek hero. Only he could draw its string.
Basic: bow (large)
Techniques:
| Technique | Type | Energy | Check | Effect | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero's Volley | [Kata] | 4 | Finesse+Archery >= Defense+2 | 5 Wounds; precise hit; Pierce all | 1 time per 1 session |
- Blessing [aptitude]: usable only by a PC with Hardiness +3 or higher (drawing the string). For that PC alone, range +2.
- Curse [aptitude]: when used by a PC with Hardiness below +3, no effect.
- Devotion: heroic narrative/Greek faith recommended.
Approach: Hardiness +3 or higher + scenario reward. Public domain.
#45-03-02. Welsh Longbow (Welsh Longbow)
Scent: The mythical longbow of Wales. A famed bow that was active in the Hundred Years' War. The legend that a single one struck down a thousand men.
Basic: bow (large)
Techniques:
| Technique | Type | Energy | Check | Effect | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volley of a Thousand Lives | [Kata] | 4 | Finesse+Archery >= Defense+1 | 5 Wounds; range +3; Pierce 2 | 1 combat, 1 time |
- Blessing [aptitude]: with the 12-04 English longbow school License, Energy -1.
- Curse [aptitude]: heavier than an ordinary bow — Hardiness +2 or higher recommended.
- Devotion: commoner origin recommended (English longbow thought).
Approach: 12-04 school + scenario reward. Public domain.
#45-03-03. Bow of Apollo (Bow of Apollo)
Scent: The bow of Apollo, the Greek god. It fires the light of the sun. A sacred weapon.
Basic: bow
Techniques:
| Technique | Type | Energy | Check | Effect | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Volley | [Kata] | 4 | Finesse+Archery >= Defense+2 | 6 Wounds; +2 extra against yoma/evil spirits; daytime only | 1 time per session |
- Blessing [aptitude]: +1 during daytime.
- Curse [aptitude]: effect halved at night.
- Devotion: Greek faith or sun thought.
Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.
#45-03-04. Imperial Crossbow (Imperial Crossbow)
Scent: A precision crossbow of the Holy Roman Emperor. Held by the royal house. Precision shooting + [Pierce all].
Basic: crossbow (variant — a variant of core Archery; may be treated as bow-type or gun-type)
Techniques:
| Technique | Type | Energy | Check | Effect | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Pierce | [Kata] | 3 | Finesse+Archery >= Defense+1 | 4 Wounds; Pierce all | 1 combat, 1 time |
- Blessing [aptitude]: +2 extra against enemies with armor +3 or higher.
- Curse [aptitude]: reload takes 5 rounds (a long time).
- Devotion: loyalty to the imperial/royal house.
Approach: Holy Roman imperial guard. Public domain (the precision crossbow itself).
#45-03-05. Sacred Arquebus (Sacred Arquebus)
- Source: a masterpiece of the firearm artisans of Nuremberg and Augsburg
- Era: late 16th century
- Cultural sphere: the Holy Roman Empire (southern Germany)
Scent: A masterpiece of the firearm artisans of Nuremberg and Augsburg in the late 16th century. Precision shooting + various kinds of gunpowder.
Basic: arquebus
Techniques:
| Technique | Type | Energy | Check | Effect | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Artisan's Strike | [Kata] | 4 | Finesse+Archery >= Defense+2 | 5 Wounds; range +2; Critical Expansion | 1 combat, 1 time |
- Blessing [aptitude]: with the 12-05 Dutch gun-training school or apprenticeship under a firearm artisan, +1.
- Curse [aptitude]: gunpowder/bullet resupply is essential. When resupply is lacking, no effect.
- Devotion: emphasizes Archery (matchlock) aptitude.
Approach: apprenticeship under a firearm artisan or scenario reward. Public domain.
"The bow governs distance. A Divine Treasure bow governs not only distance but myth as well."