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    Default Re: Harpy/Avian Society and Technology?

    Quote Originally Posted by Cazero View Post
    I doubt an avian specie could carry heavy loads while flying (also see : swallows and coconuts), wich means they would still need cart for transportations of massive quantities of goods.
    Depends. Are they African harpies or European ones?

    Quote Originally Posted by goto124 View Post
    'Wait, how exactly am I supposed to hold this bow? With my bird-wings? Squawk!'



    The thought amused me. How do you think they might try to overcome the problem?
    Modified bows, much like Matt Stutzman:

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    While he's using a modern olympic recurve compound bow, many of his techniques could be adapted for an avian species with no hands. They would have a lower cap on their draw weight though, since teeth aren't as strong as hands.
    Last edited by Brother Oni; 2015-02-07 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Actually looked at the bow in question