Advanced Bow Making
Required: Learning Bow Making quest.
→ Go to Jjousk Carryt
YOU: Hello Jjousk. I'm back to learn more about making bows and arrows.
Jjousk Carryt: Great.
Jjousk Carryt: I look forward to teaching you.
Jjousk Carryt: Good students are hard to find you know.
Jjousk Carryt: But first can you help me out with something?
YOU: Sure. What do you need?
Jjousk Carryt: I'm making a very special bow to be presented to Vigesimi Torkesyn Rabani when the quarantine is finally lifted.
Jjousk Carryt: Gardr Keck is making a special enchanted grip for the bow in Gugrontid.
Jjousk Carryt: If you could bring it back here that would be very helpful.
→ Go to Gardr Keck
YOU: Hello. Jjousk sent me to get a grip for a special bow he is making.
Gardr Keck: Yes, the longbow for the Ojaveda Vigesimi.
-Kra pauses for a moment.-
Gardr Keck: You must be a new apprentice.
Gardr Keck: So I'll do my part to explain.
Gardr Keck: Longbows are made with two long arms connected by a centre section called the grip.
Gardr Keck: This makes them stronger than hunting bows.
Gardr Keck: A grip can be made of quite a few different materials including metals, bones, wood or even claws and teeth.
Gardr Keck: Since it is the core of a longbow it is crucial that it be made correctly or the bow will never be good.
Gardr Keck: This particular grip is rather special.
Gardr Keck looks at the grip with obvious pride.
Gardr Keck: Jjousk sent me several enchanted gems that I've set into this engraved platinum steel grip.
Gardr Keck: It is the core of what will be a very fine, very rare bow.
Gardr Keck: Now get this back to Jjousk quickly, it is worth more than an apprentice's life.
-Kra smiles.-
→ Go to Jjousk Carryt
YOU: Here is the grip from Gardr. [You give Jjousk the grip.]
Jjousk Carryt: Oh, that is lovely.
Jjousk Carryt: Gardr does such beautiful work.
Jjousk Carryt looks at the grip, smiling.
Jjousk Carryt: Here is a small reward for looking after it so well and for any travel expenses.
Jjousk Carryt hands you some travel tokens.
YOU: I'm glad to have seen it. I'm inspired to make better bows.
Jjousk Carryt: I was hoping you would feel that way.
Jjousk Carryt smiles.
Jjousk Carryt: The best crafters always show a good attitude.
Jjousk Carryt: I guess I owe you a lesson now.
YOU: I'm ready to learn, Jjousk!
Jjousk Carryt: First I should go over some things you probably already know.
Jjousk Carryt: Shortbows, longbows, and hunting bows are all fairly similar in construction.
Jjousk Carryt: The main difference is in their size.
Jjousk Carryt: But the size does make a difference.
Jjousk Carryt: A shortbow is smaller and more convenient obviously, but it is also faster to shoot and reload.
Jjousk Carryt: On the other hand it is less powerful and does less damage.
Jjousk Carryt: As you can guess, a longbow is the exact opposite.
Jjousk Carryt: Neither is better than the other, it is a matter of personal preference.
YOU: So they are all the same, just different sizes?
Jjousk Carryt: Almost.
Jjousk Carryt: Shortbows are just a smaller version of longbows.
Jjousk Carryt: There isn't a lot for you to learn there.
Jjousk Carryt: A long time ago bow makers discovered that it was easier and the longbows were better if they added a centre grip section like the one Gardr made for me.
Jjousk Carryt: It is really hard to make a high quality longbow in one piece.
Jjousk Carryt: A lot of them wound up breaking!
Jjousk Carryt: So now we always make longbows with a centre grip section.
Jjousk Carryt: Some shortbows also have centre grips.
Jjousk Carryt: Of course there are exceptions to rules and in this case it is the StoneHammer longbow which is a continuous piece of metal.
YOU: Okay, I'm ready to make more bows.
Jjousk Carryt: Good, but before you do that could you do me one more favor?
Jjousk Carryt: I'm going to need some special wood for the Vigesimi bow.
Jjousk Carryt: It only grows in the stone labyrinths.
Jjousk Carryt: Taemian Yangnk, the merchant at the Eagle Bronze Doors fortress, can get it.
Jjousk Carryt: But I'm far too busy here to go out there right now.
Jjousk Carryt: I know it's a long way, but can you go get it?
YOU: Sure, does he know anything about bows that I could learn while I'm there?
Jjousk Carryt: He's an arms merchant.
Jjousk Carryt: He knows a lot.
Jjousk Carryt: Hopefully he can give you some useful advice.
Jjousk Carryt: See you soon with my wood!
Jjousk Carryt: Just tell him I sent you.
→ Go to Taemian Yangnk
YOU: Hello, Jjousk sent me to get some special wood for a bow.
Taemian Yangnk: Oh yes, he sent me a letter about that.
Taemian Yangnk: He wanted the normouwerii, the woody fungus that is used for fine carvings.
Taemian Yangnk: I got him two large branches of it.
Taemian Yangnk: He must be making a very unusual bow to want this stuff.
Taemian Yangnk: It is very hard to get.
Taemian Yangnk: It only grows in the Stone Labyrinths.
Taemian Yangnk: Not many people will go there to collect it and even fewer come back!
Taemian Yangnk scratches his head.
Taemian Yangnk: I'm not sure I would use it for a bow though.
Taemian Yangnk: It is strong enough, but will it flex properly, that's the question.
Taemian Yangnk: You need the right materials, not just the most expensive to make the best bows.
Taemian Yangnk: But he knows what he is doing, although if I didn't know who it was going to I might not sell it.
Taemian Yangnk gives you a bundle of normouwerii.
Taemian Yangnk: Don't worry about paying me.
Taemian Yangnk: Jjousk and I do a lot of business and we settle accounts regularly.
→ Go to Jjousk Carryt
YOU: I got the fungus wood you wanted. It is really strange looking stuff.
Jjousk Carryt takes the bundle and nods.
Jjousk Carryt: It is strange stuff isn't it?
Jjousk Carryt: But it will take fine carving like nothing else I'm told.
Jjousk Carryt: This will be a truly outstanding bow for Vigesimi Rabani!
Jjousk Carryt: I just hope it flexes as well as Yonda it does.
YOU: Taemian has his doubts about its flexibility. So should I try making short and longbows now?
Jjousk Carryt: Ok, thanks for reporting that back, YOU.
Jjousk Carryt: I have a backup plan.
Jjousk Carryt looks around for something and can't seem to find it. He hesitates for a bit then speaks up.
Jjousk Carryt: Umm, I hope you don't mind, I do -really- need one more errand for you to run for me.
YOU: More? What kind of errand?
Jjousk Carryt: Nothing difficult.
Jjousk Carryt: I just realized I don't have the special Goujah tendon longbow string yet.
Jjousk Carryt: Can you pick it up from Jirosh Mikana in Ojaveda?
Jjousk Carryt: It is very expensive compared to consumer tendon, but it lasts almost forever.
Jjousk Carryt: I almost never use it but it's very important for the Vigesimi's bow.
→ Go to Jirosh Mikana
YOU: Hello. Jjousk sent me to get a special Goujah tendon string for a longbow.
Jirosh Mikana: A what?
Jirosh Mikana: Wait.
Jirosh Mikana: Oh yes, the special bow for the Vigesimi.
-He searches for a small box on the shelf.-
Jirosh Mikana: Yes, this came up from the Barn yesterday.
Jirosh Mikana: Between the transport cost and the fact that Goujahs are such useful animals this is a real luxury item.
YOU: Jjousk said it was expensive.
Jirosh Mikana: He is right.
Jirosh Mikana: It will be 1200 tria.
Jirosh Mikana extends his hand for payment.
YOU: Here is your tria. [You give Jirosh the tria.]
Jirosh Mikana: Thank you, tabei.
Jirosh Mikana takes the tria and hands you the string.
Jirosh Mikana: Listen, I don't know if you want my advice on bows, but here it is.
Jirosh Mikana: The best bows I've ever seen weren't the fanciest ones.
Jirosh Mikana: They were the ones with no flaws.
Jirosh Mikana: If I were you I would concentrate on the quality.
Jirosh Mikana: Make the best bows you can, not just the prettiest.
→ Go to Jjousk Carryt
YOU: I've got your bowstring. You were right, it was expensive.
Jjousk Carryt: Oh, what?
Jjousk Carryt: Right!
Jjousk Carryt: I forgot to give you money for it.
-He looks a little embarrassed.-
Jjousk Carryt: Here you go with a little extra.
YOU: Do you have everything you need?
Jjousk Carryt: Yes, yes.
Jjousk Carryt: You have been a tremendous help, YOU.
Jjousk Carryt: I apologize for having you run all over the Dome.
Jjousk Carryt: I guess those travel tokens came in handy.
Jjousk Carryt: I can finish my gift for Vigesimi Rabani now.
Jjousk Carryt: Honestly, I don't expect him to use it.
Jjousk Carryt: He talks a big game but he doesn't have time now for hunting any more.
Jjousk Carryt: I am hoping he will display it prominantly, instead.
Jjousk Carryt: It's going to look great!
Jjousk Carryt: Well, anyways, so about bows, maybe it's time you make one, eh?
Jjousk Carryt: Start off with a shortbow.
Jjousk Carryt rummages about, finds a book labelled Advanced Bow Making and hands it to you.
Jjousk Carryt: You can make a shortbow in the race's style of your choice, except StoneHammer.
Jjousk Carryt: StoneHammer bows require special techniques.
Jjousk Carryt: Be sure to study the book and get a handle on the materials you will need.
Jjousk Carryt: There are some differences from hunting bows.
Jjousk Carryt: Give it a try and let me know if you have any questions.
YOU: How should I get started?
Jjousk Carryt: Well, let's see there are Dermorian, Enkidukai, and Ynnwn shortbows.
Jjousk Carryt: If you choose to make an Enkidukai or Ynnwn shortbow, you'll need a string made from tendons, either from clacker legs, thunder clacker legs, or consumer legs, some white oak wood for the grip, and a couple of tefusangling claws.
Jjousk Carryt: Dermorian bows use plant string.
Jjousk Carryt: Oh, and you'll also need some fish glue.
Jjousk Carryt: Like conservation potions, it is a consumable item you can buy.
Jjousk Carryt: I believe Liera sells that as well.
Jjousk Carryt: Other bows will be similar but with slightly different materials.
Jjousk Carryt: If you'd like to do it step by step, start with the string, decide which bow you want to make then just make a plant or tendon string.
YOU: Here it is. One working shortbow! [You show Jjousk your bow.]
Jjousk Carryt: Outstanding!
Jjousk Carryt: You are an advanced apprentice bow maker now.
Jjousk Carryt grins.
Jjousk Carryt: Of course you will need to study and practice a lot to become an expert bowyer.
Jjousk Carryt: Once you can make Ynnwn or StoneHammer longbows you will be ready to try and make composite bows...
Jjousk Carryt smiles.
Jjousk Carryt: Maybe once you're that skilled you could go and see one of my best clients, Uri Djho-Maat.
Jjousk Carryt: He lives in East Hydlaa and is always asking me for new bows.
Jjousk Carryt: Bit of a snobby type if you ask me, only lets people of a certain skill or renown work for him, you might be lucky and get some work from him.
Jjousk Carryt: I'll keep an eye on how you do and pass on word about you if I think you're ready.
QUEST COMPLETED
Rewards: 1 Book "Advanced Bow Making".