View source for Weapon:Elder wood shortbow wrapped in sable and amber leather

{{Weapon
|noun=shortbow
|newapp2=Yes
|look=The archer's grip is enhanced through the strategic application of leather bindings, which also serve to reinforce the bow's structural integrity and add a touch of style.
|MTag=wood,leather
|CTag=sable,amber
|range=ranged
|ammo=arrow
|ammocap=1
|rangedRT=4
|drawstrength=average
|adraw=No
|type=SB
|puncture=-
|foi=decently
|balance=well
|suitedness=reasonably
|construction=average construction
|metal=no
|verby=Yes
|pcrystal=No
|atmos=No
|istone=No
|wearloc=shoulder
|rtype=elothean
|weight=20
|appcost=39,061
|rarity=common
|lsize=13
|wsize=1
|hsize=1
|enchanted=No
|generator=No
|sourcetype=-
|fname=No
}}
{{com|study}}: Thinking about the elder wood shortbow, you think you could LEAN, POKE, PULL, and RUB it.<br />
{{com|lean}}: You lean on your elder wood shortbow, thinking about your recent success in the field.  While you're thinking of it, you carefully inspect the limbs of your shortbow for cracks. <br />
{{com|poke}}: You grab the bowstring of your elder wood shortbow and pull it back to full draw.  Taking aim at a nearby target you release it with a loud *snap*!<br />
{{com|pull}}: You grab the bowstring of your elder wood shortbow and give it an experimental pull.<br>
Utterly unsatisfied, you tighten the string at each nock until the draw is correct.<br />
{{com|rub}}: You grab a cloth and buff the limbs of your shortbow until they gleam.