Description
The most common ranged weapon in the world is the bow and it's used both by civilians for hunting and in battle. The common bow, colloquially called the shortbow is mostly used by civilians for hunting or recreation. The name is a bit of a misnomer as they aren't very short, but are shorter than the longbow. Bows are usually cheap.
The simple longbow, or simple bow, is a combat weapon that is used to great success on the battlefield, having a draw weight of between 80 to 140 pounds depending on construction. A simple bow is relatively easy to get and not too expensive. The simple bow is a bit longer than the shortbow but not quite the girth of a longbow. It's made from one piece of wood and has a draw weight of 30-50 pounds depending on the type of wood. It's cross section is oval.