White Archers
The White Archers were a group of elite, highly trained bowmen who stand as the Land Beneath the Snowy Mountain’s protectors. Originating from a master Corgathian archer, the White Archers pass on his teachings to every generation, ensuring the continued protection of their people by expert bowmen. While the people of the Snowy Mountain have a militia of volunteer foot soldiers, White Archers are the only professional warriors. Such well-trained, and well-paid soldiers are a requirement for a place that receives constant foreign visitors. They are easily recognized by their white cowls, and their white-painted bows. The White Archers are so well trained that they can use the icy tunnels that they reside in most of the time as a ricochet surface, capable of taking out threats from behind corners before they can be spotted.
Frostbite Weapons #
White Archers use “Frostbite” Longbows, magical weapons that are infused with “Frostbite” Crystals. “Frostbite” Bows can flash-freeze the air, and with enough moisture, create arrows made of ice. This allows White Archers to conserve physical ammunition, although the ice arrows are weak against armoured targets. To note, some “Frostbite” Bows in the past have been so powerful, that they could freeze the nitrogen and oxygen in the air into arrows (of course, this meant users would have to use gloves and other protection to themselves)! Frostbite Crystals are illegal to be used in weapons outside of White Archers’ bows, but of course their potency has caused them to leak into the underground weapons market regardless of law.
Folktales & Legends #
Popular rumours about the White Archers include the ability to shoot a dragon in the eye by aiming at the clouds, & freezing the ocean with a stray arrow (and its impossibility because White Archers don’t miss).