"A bow that can be fired from horseback? Isn't mounted archery an obsolete form of warfare?"

Galvaric asked, looking skeptical.

The idea of shooting arrows from a moving horse was one that had existed since ancient times. There were indeed times when mounted archers had dominated the battlefield as a terrifying force. However, as strategies, tactics, and weaponry like the longbow and crossbow advanced, the unique advantages of mounted archers significantly diminished.

The biggest issue was that it was difficult to train mounted archers effectively.

"For starters, there are almost no people who can shoot accurately from horseback. Even if …