Restrictions:
Armor- Those who follow the Path of the Bow may only wear Leather and Studded Leather.
Helms- They may only wear Leather Caps.
Weapons- They may only use Short Swords and below for melee weapons.
Scout- The Scout is the first step on the Path of the Bow. Scouts are often sent deep into enemy territory to discover whatever they may. Because of this all Scouts are greatly skilled in avoiding enemies and finding what they seek.
Skills Gained:
Evasion- A Scout is great at hiding and avoiding enemies; his life often depends on it.
Observation- A Scout is a master at quietly observing what activities are occurring.
Bowman- A Bowman begins his training with ranged weapons and soon develops a preference for either bows or crossbows. They then focus their training strictly on their choice.
Skills Gained:
Ranged Weapon Focus- The Bowman must choose to focus on either regular bows or crossbows.
Archer- An Archer is beginning to master his chosen weapon and can now actually hit what he aims for. Archers are fairly common in armies, and are considered to be the backbone of the Elven Legions.
Skills Gained:
Accuracy- An Archer has a great deal of accuracy, which is what makes them so dangerous.
Rapid Fire (Bow Focus Only)- Those who have mastery over a bow can let loose arrows at an extremely fast rate.
Power Shot (Crossbow Focus Only)- Those who have mastery over crossbows can reset their string so that the bolt does a great deal more damage. The only problem is the string often pops off after such a shot and must be replaced.
Sharpshooter- The Sharpshooters is a step above your every day Archer. They are expert shots who are often sent on dangerous missions to harass enemy supply lines from a distance.
Skills Gained:
Sniper Shot- The Sharpshooter has perfected the long-range shots and can put an arrow or bolt through a mans eye from rather far away.
Hawkeye- Hawkeye's are the greatest followers of the Path of the Bow and are widely feared for their skills. They can see just as well in the dark as they can in the light, and have learned how to place small magics within their arrows so that they can create some rather nasty effects.
Skills Gained:
Night Vision- A Hawkeye can see just as well in the dark as in the light.
Spell Arrows- A Hawkeye can lay a minor enchantment on an arrow so that it causes a magical effect when it enters the body.