Advanced Bow Making |
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Required: Learning Bow Making quest. |
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→ Go to
Jjousk Carryt |
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YOU: Hello Jjousk. I'm back to learn more about making bows and arrows. |
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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? |
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YOU: Sure. What do you need? |
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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. |
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→ Go to
Gardr Keck |
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YOU: Hello. Jjousk sent me to get a grip for a special bow he is making. |
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Gardr Keck: Yes, the longbow for the Ojaveda Vigesimi. |
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-Kra pauses for a moment.- |
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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. |
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Gardr Keck looks at the grip with obvious pride. |
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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. |
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-Kra smiles.- |
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→ Go to
Jjousk Carryt |
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YOU: Here is the grip from Gardr. [You give Jjousk the grip.] |
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Jjousk Carryt: Oh, that is lovely. |
Jjousk Carryt: Gardr does such beautiful work. |
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Jjousk Carryt looks at the grip, smiling. |
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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. |
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YOU: I'm glad to have seen it. I'm inspired to make better bows. |
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Jjousk Carryt: I was hoping you would feel that way. |
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Jjousk Carryt smiles. |
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Jjousk Carryt: The best crafters always show a good attitude. |
Jjousk Carryt: I guess I owe you a lesson now. |
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YOU: I'm ready to learn, Jjousk! |
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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. |
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YOU: So they are all the same, just different sizes? |
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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. |
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YOU: Okay, I'm ready to make more bows. |
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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? |
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YOU: Sure, does he know anything about bows that I could learn while I'm there? |
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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. |
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→ Go to
Taemian Yangnk |
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YOU: Hello, Jjousk sent me to get some special wood for a bow. |
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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! |
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Taemian Yangnk scratches his head. |
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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. |
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Taemian Yangnk gives you a bundle of normouwerii. |
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Taemian Yangnk: Don't worry about paying me. |
Taemian Yangnk: Jjousk and I do a lot of business and we settle accounts regularly. |
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→ Go to
Jjousk Carryt |
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YOU: I got the fungus wood you wanted. It is really strange looking stuff. |
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Jjousk Carryt takes the bundle and nods. |
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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. |
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YOU: Taemian has his doubts about its flexibility. So should I try making short and longbows now? |
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Jjousk Carryt: Ok, thanks for reporting that back, YOU. |
Jjousk Carryt: I have a backup plan. |
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Jjousk Carryt looks around for something and can't seem to find it. He hesitates for a bit then speaks up. |
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Jjousk Carryt: Umm, I hope you don't mind, I do -really- need one more errand for you to run for me. |
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YOU: More? What kind of errand? |
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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. |
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→ Go to
Jirosh Mikana |
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YOU: Hello. Jjousk sent me to get a special Goujah tendon string for a longbow. |
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Jirosh Mikana: A what? |
Jirosh Mikana: Wait. |
Jirosh Mikana: Oh yes, the special bow for the Vigesimi. |
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-He searches for a small box on the shelf.- |
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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. |
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YOU: Jjousk said it was expensive. |
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Jirosh Mikana: He is right. |
Jirosh Mikana: It will be 1200 tria. |
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Jirosh Mikana extends his hand for payment. |
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YOU: Here is your tria. [You give Jirosh the tria.] |
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Jirosh Mikana: Thank you, tabei. |
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Jirosh Mikana takes the tria and hands you the string. |
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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. |
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→ Go to
Jjousk Carryt |
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YOU: I've got your bowstring. You were right, it was expensive. |
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Jjousk Carryt: Oh, what? |
Jjousk Carryt: Right! |
Jjousk Carryt: I forgot to give you money for it. |
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-He looks a little embarrassed.- |
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Jjousk Carryt: Here you go with a little extra. |
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YOU: Do you have everything you need? |
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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. |
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Jjousk Carryt rummages about, finds a book labelled Advanced Bow Making and hands it to you. |
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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. |
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YOU: How should I get started? |
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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. |
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YOU: Here it is. One working shortbow! [You show Jjousk your bow.] |
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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... |
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Jjousk Carryt smiles. |
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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. |
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QUEST COMPLETED |
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Rewards: 1 Book "Advanced Bow Making". |
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