Berserker's Longbow

Berserker's Longbow rests in a sunlit stall, its limbs carved from a single, storm-dark stave that catches the light like a drawn blade. The wood bears a fine, almost living grain, as if the tree remembered the arrows it had loosed years ago. A layer of crimson-tinted leather wraps the grip, worn smooth by hands that know the weight of fear and the thrill of pursuit. The string, pale and taut, sings when you pluck it, a quiet note that grows louder as you test the bow’s balance. Along the belly, runes glow faintly in gold—a compact script of old hunters and wild packs—while the tips are capped with polished horn that shines when the sun catches it just right. Its shape is clean and focused, like a hunter stepping into a clearing after rain; every line asks you to chase. Lore threads through that simple line of wood and leather. It’s said the bow was forged in the shadow of a storm-wracked peak, a weapon born from the pact between a fierce chieftain and a lone wolf that would not yield. When the chieftain rode into battle, banners braided with the wolf-mark fluttered behind him, and the longbow’s strings answered with a hiss that sounded almost like a howl. Some stories claim the bow learned the hunter’s breath and heartbeat, guiding the arrow to where the quarry would run before the quarry even knew it was hunted. Others speak of a loyalty carved into the grain itself, a promise that the wielder would see through chaos to the edge of purpose. It’s a weapon that wants a partner who can ride the rhythm of aggression and patience in equal measure. In practice, Berserker's Longbow feels like a hinge between fury and precision. It rewards focused, relentless fire and punishes hesitation. A skilled archer can release shot after shot in a decisive blaze, leveraging power and crit chance to punch through a line of foes or to peel away a bruising frontline. The bow’s lore bleeds into gameplay: those who carry it often embrace a high-risk, high-reward style, trading some blunt durability for the speed of a fast arc and a sharper edge on each hit. It is ideal for skirmishers who weave through enemies, drawing attention with a dramatic opening and then exploiting windows when foes stagger from the impact. When paired with the right traits, it becomes a narrative weapon—your character’s own legend written in flight and flame. Markets remember legends, too. When a story of a hunter-queen or a stormbound clan finds its way to the street stalls, the Berserker’s Longbow surfaces in conversations about value and danger. The Saddlebag Exchange, a bustling hive for traders and dreamers, often lists these longbows with a price that climbs and falls like a tide, depending on what legends are attached to the deal that week. A well-kept example fetches a substantial sum, yet there’s always a buyer who believes in the bow’s second life—someone who sees in its lines not just a tool, but a partner for the road ahead. So the Berserker's Longbow remains more than wood and string. It is a story you shoulder into the world, a companion that invites you to dance with risk and chase the next horizon with a steady hand and a fearless heart.