The shortbow is a missile weapon. It is worth around 10 silver and is sold by most weaponsmiths.

A shortbow has been left here.
>examine bow
This bow is made of flexible wood and a strong tendon has been attached to both
ends. The bow roughly measures three feet from one end to the other and is
suitable for mobile or small archers.

>consider bow

It is a shortbow.
Its accuracy is poor, its speed very fast, and it causes little damage.
It weighs three pounds.

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