=== Races | Technology ===

====== SENTI HUNTING BOW ======

===== Overview & Game Mechanics =====

  * **Senti Hunting Bow**
  * **Origin:** [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Native Tribes of VOI 700 D]]| [[the_senti|Senti Tribe]]  
  * **Type:** Ranged
  * **Damage:** 1d10 piercing, 1d6 additional damage if target is moving (Mobility Strike)
  * **Range:** Normal 70 meters, Maximum 120 meters
  * **Properties:** Gains additional 1d6 damage against targets in motion due to aerodynamic bone-tipped arrows. Engineered for stealth, its drawstring is treated with oils, allowing for noiseless operation.
  * **Attack Roll:** Dexterity + Proficiency
  * **Cost (Beta Age):** 280,- Kourou | Bone-tipped Arrows: 40,- Kourou each (Average Price at Itinerant Traders)
  * **Cost (Gamma Age):** 500 Kourou,- | Bone-tipped Arrows: 50 Kourou per bundle of 10 (Average Price Black Market)
  * **Weight:** 1.2 kg
  * **Availability:** Rarely available in the Beta Age, very rare on the Gamma Age's Black Market and exclusively crafted by skilled Trando artisans.and primarily used by Senti hunters for long-range precision.
  * **Special Arrows:** Bone-tipped arrows that can pierce armor or thick hides with high accuracy.

===== Context and Historical Background =====

==== Origins as a Hunting Tool ====

The Senti Hunting Bow was originally a tool for survival rather than combat. Its precision and long range made it an ideal weapon for hunting the elusive Odo, a bison-like creature that roams the Senti steppes. The bow was carefully engineered to allow Senti hunters to strike from a distance, avoiding the danger of [[odo|Odo's]] defensive charges.

==== The Great War ====

During the [[great_war|Great War]], the Senti Tribe was forced to adapt their hunting tools for war as [[the_humans|exohuman settlers]] encroached upon their lands. Facing superior technology and organized military forces, the Senti relied on guerrilla tactics, using their hunting bows for ambushes and long-range engagements. These bows became synonymous with the tribe’s resilience and ability to turn the tools of survival into instruments of war.

==== Spread to the Black Market ====

In the aftermath of the war, many Senti Hunting Bows found their way into the hands of [[outlaws|Outlaws]]. Trade, theft, and war spoils brought the bows to settlements like [[Firetown|Firetown]], where they became a prized item on the Black Market. [[jane_bold_gang|The Jane Mendoza Gang]] is rumored to stockpile these bows, leveraging their range and precision for ambushes and sniper raids on [[federal_courier_caravans|Federal Courier Caravans]].

===== Materials and Crafting =====

==== Bow Construction ====

  * **Material:** The bow is crafted from Hoo horn, a material known for its flexibility and strength. This ensures the bow can withstand repeated use while maintaining its power.
  * **String:** Sinew from the Odo, treated with oils for enhanced durability and a silent draw.
  * **Design:** The bow’s aerodynamic curves are optimized for both accuracy and range. Intricate carvings of steppeland motifs adorn its body, symbolizing the Senti’s connection to their environment.

=== Arrows ===

  * **Shaft:** Lightweight Odo bone, which provides exceptional balance and penetration power.
  * **Tips:** Hardened bone tips treated for armor-piercing capabilities.
  * **Fletching:** Feathers from [[Borr|Borr]] vultures, chosen for their resilience and aerodynamic properties.

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

  * **Stealth Ambushes:** Use the bow’s Silent Draw property to create suspenseful ambush scenarios. Players may need to rely on perception checks to locate Senti snipers hidden in the steppe.
  * **Mobility Challenges:** Highlight the bow’s Mobility Strike ability by introducing fast-moving targets that encourage tactical positioning and quick thinking.
  * **Black Market Quests:** Introduce the bow as a rare and valuable item in Black Market dealings. Players could encounter moral dilemmas involving the Jane Mendoza Gang or Senti elders seeking to recover stolen bows.
  * **Environmental Hazards:** Combine the bow’s use with the dangers of the steppe, such as Odo herds or sudden storms, to create high-stakes combat and survival encounters.
  * **Senti Allies or Adversaries:** Depending on the narrative, the Senti Tribe could assist players with their bows during a mutual conflict or become formidable foes protecting their lands.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====

  * [[the_senti|The Senti Tribe]]
  * [[Great War |The Great War]] 
  * [[Peace Treaty |Peace Treaty]] 
  * [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang]]
  * [[Exohuman Weapons in the Beta Age|Exohuman Weapons in the Beta Age]]
  * [[human_weapons_in_the_gamma_age|Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age]]