Iron Bow of Gesen (Magic Bow)

This item is very simple-looking. It is made entirely from black iron, and is strung with a golden wire. This item and the hammer of Gesen were the weapons of Gesen Khan, a legendary hero of the steppes. He claimed the magical items by slaying a powerful manggus. From then on, he fought many monsters, conquered rival tribes, went on daring raids, and fought great battles. As long as he had his bow and hammer, he was never defeated. Finally, in his old age, he rode to the lands of the west and was never seen again.
The bow and hammer may have reappeared several times since his disappearance. It is hard to be certain. Unscrupulous conmen and dishonest wizards have foisted both crude and cunning imitations on the unwary. The Yeke-noyan of the Suren was said to have had the bow and hammer when he drove the Kao out of the endless Waste. Some even say the weapons have now come into the hands of the new warlord of the Tulgan, Yamun Khahan.
Although they look heavy and impossible to use, both the bow and hammer are quite light. The bow is the mightier and more valuable of the two weapons. Although made of iron, it flexes easily. Any arrow fired from it is automatically considered magical for that attack, +5 to attack and damage rolls. Arrows instantly appear in hand when using the bow, so the owner never needs to fear running out. All ranges for the iron bow are double those for a normal short bow. In addition, the iron bow can fire a 20 HD lightning bolt three times a day. This has a range equal to an arrow shot from the bow.
Characters possessing the club and bow invariable become chaotic good, although this occurs over a period of time. Worse still, the character is unable to refuse any challenge, adventure, or heroic deed, no matter how dangerous or impossible. He or she will refuse aid from others on these adventures. Should the character refuse to undertake an adventure, the bow and hammer will instantly disappear. 
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