Daikyu

A daikyu was a type of longbow. It was the largest variety of bow in use in Kara-Tur, but was rarely seen outside of that continent.

Description
A daikyu was a large bow with a bottom grip. This allowed the bow to be easily fired from horseback or while kneeling. The bow was so large, at in length, that anyone under  was unable to use it.

Classes

 * Samurais commonly used daikyu.

Races & Sentient Creatures

 * Some hobgoblins were known to fight with daikyu.
 * The daikyu was a common weapon among Ogre magi.