Springald

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Springald

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A Springald, or espringal, is a mechanical artillery device for throwing large bolts and less commonly stones or Greek fire. It is depicted in a diagram in an 11th-century Byzantine manuscript, but in Western Europe is more evident in the late 12th century and early 13th century. It was constructed on the same principles as a Greek or Roman ballista, but with inward swinging arms. It was also known as a 'skein-bow', and was a torsion device using twisted skeins of silk or sinew to power two bow-arms.
Stats
Hp 20
Attack 10
Armour 2
Pierce Armour 5
Speed 0
Sight 4
Range 5
Actions 2
Power Range 1
Miss Chance 5%
Bonuses Ballista Bonuses
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Categories Siege Machine, Burnable
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