Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26535281-20160904032600

Archery:

Archery is an important part of the Xinese war machine as well as the bows which come in two main forms the Yumi, a huge bow of 2 meters used by the nobles and packs a punch, and the peasants bow which is a recurved short bow used by generals seeking more accurate ranged troops. It is not seen that often save on the northern border.

Cross Bows:

The Xinese love their crossbows. The most common would be the Chu-ko-nu or the repeating cross bow. It looks like the standard cross bow save a large 'box' on the top and a large lever near the back. This machine although inaccurate and with low pierce damaged is still a valuable weapon in the minds of the Xin. Generally it is used in massed formations to rain hell down upon the enemy. Most can shot 10 bolts in about 15 seconds. It is fired at the hip making accuracy poor and it also expends it's ammunition quickly. Thus it is only really used in massed formations or during siege where it can be rested upon a battlement. It is of a rugged design and thus mass produced.

Other:

Javelins and slings are seen on battle fields throughout Xin. Both are only used as close ranged weapons. 