Bessy Mauler

Bessy Mauler
Type	Weapon
Slot	Primary
Base Price	320
Additional Information
Damage	Penetrating 40 Crushing 15
Damage Type	Physical Penetrating Crushing
Accuracy	-5
Armor Penetration	25
Evasion	-5
Additional Flags	TwoHand Ranged Heavy Unique

Appearance

This model of crossbow has been the stuff of legends amongst lupine mercenaries for centuries. Originally adapted from those wielded by Khor'minos' shock troops, the average lupine, lacking a minotaur's raw strength, found the weapon impossible to set barehanded. They thus resorted to using a specialised lever known as a ramsfoot to span its deadly draw, which eventually became part of the crossbow proper.

Once loosed, the immense, forearm-length bolts reputedly punch through everything — armour, walls, people, trees, palisades, what have you; it's been a point of argument amongst some enthusiasts about whether the mauler can be properly classified as a siege weapon or not.

Acquisition

• Found within the footlockers in Fort Marrok during the events of Shades of the Past.