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Rathik may not have much experience firing crossbows, but he does have a lot of experience swinging heavy, dense objects around, so he’s both completely in his element and incredibly dangerous wielding the shattered remnants of Rhosyn’s weapon.

In the same vein, Rhosyn may prefer taking out her foes with her crossbow, but if you’re an ermehn in the Wastes, it behooves you to learn how to take down a foe with just about anything lying around.

In her case, she’s always got some very sharp crossbow bolts close at hand–and the principle of how they wind up stuck in your enemy is functionally similar whether it’s being fired from a crossbow or forcefully shoved into their thigh with some highly motivated downward force!

Speaking of pointed sticks, here’s a wonderful piece of guest art from SneakingSuspicion featuring our favorite tamian diplomat, Janik!

We may not have seen Janik rocking a bow in the comic, but most tamian are at least somewhat proficient in its use, many having taken cursory lessons when they were younger (along with a modicum of tesque) and some partaking in their use as a hobby or sport–similar to archery today.

Her form here could probably use some work, but she’s no doubt a little rusty seeing as it’s been quite some time since she’s picked up a bow!

Thank you SO MUCH SneakingSuspicion! We love seeing our characters in new styles and situations :)

See you all next week!