My WIP has a supporting character who is quite a skilled archer. Something like this. She is in a group traveling through a dangerous wilderness, and I was wondering whether she should keep the string on the bow. One of the few things I really know about bows is that one doesn't keep the string on at all times or the bow loses the tension.
The journey is expected to take about two weeks, and they have a real concern about running into bandits or dangerous wolves. How long does it take to put a string on an old-fashioned wooden bow in case of trouble?
Also, I know rain affected some ancient battles. How bit a problem is a wet string? Could she still use it in a light drizzle?
The journey is expected to take about two weeks, and they have a real concern about running into bandits or dangerous wolves. How long does it take to put a string on an old-fashioned wooden bow in case of trouble?
Also, I know rain affected some ancient battles. How bit a problem is a wet string? Could she still use it in a light drizzle?