Quickbow

Despite its short time of service, the Quickbow has proven itself an effective weapon for those living outside the the immediate reach of the law. It initially appears like a modified crossbow, with machinery placed in it's undercarriage. Officially known as the "Quick Draw Crossbow", the Quickbow makes use of a gearbox and Kinetic Engine to automatically draw back and set the bowstring. Manual placement of the bolts is still necessary, although some Enginists are working on further modifications to address this.
Private quickbow ownership is primarily in the rural areas of Estalia and Aedan, where it is primarily used to defend farmsteads from Raiders from The Barrens or the Devil's Teeth Range.
In Aedan and the Summer Shores, Quickbows can be purchased at many weapons shops. Estalian Quickbows cannot be bought, but one can apply for a government-supplied one. Estalians can expect a months long process including several forms, training courses, evaluations, and registrations.
A smaller version of the Quickbow is also produced, known as the Fastbow. This variation can be handled with one hand, is easily concealed, and is typically used by members of the House of Order. Fastbows can be acquired in Aedan and the Summer Shores wherever one can purchase quickbows, while fastbows are banned in Estalian with exception to specially registered public servants.

Homebrew

Quickbow

Weapon

Uncommon

Ammunition, Loading, Two-Handed

Type	Damage	Damage	Range
Martial Ranged	1d12	Piercing	40/120

Cost: 500gp
Weight: 10lb

Homebrew

Fastbow

Weapon

Uncommon

Ammunition, Loading

Type	Damage	Damage	Range
Martial Ranged	1d10	Piercing	30/90

Cost: 300gp
Weight: 3lb