Protector of the Dryads

Protector of the Dryads is an enchanted shortbow, also know by the name of Eagle Bow. It offers a +2 bonus to damage and thaco, weighs 2 lbs and has a speed factor of 4. This item can be gained when the party kills the assassin Marek in the subquest to cure his poison within ten days. It's the most powerful shortbow.

In-game description
"Short bow, eagle bow: 'Protector of the Dryads'. In order to protect their community from an enroaching orc logging encampement, the hero Hannable the White was given this magnificant bow by the dryads of Gulthmere Forest. A deadly comfrontation followed when the loggers dared to try and cut down a great oak tree, nearly killing the dryad linked to it. With the help of powerful forest animals Hannable slew entire bands of orcs before any more damage was inflicted upon the wood. The orces were forced to abandon their plans, lest they suffer the continued wrath of Hannable and the forest. Needless to say, the hero who aided the grateful dryads lived happily...nay, VERY happily ever after!"