Exactly. Consider the question:
"Should we adopt crossbows or not, sir? The enemy forces have been using them for several generations now, and we find that the larger varieties are able to pierce our breastplates on occasion. It would seem a very powerful weapon. But it's not mentioned in the Horali Codicile of Lore. Dare we try it?"
"We must! And with all alacrity. Order a volunteer to train in the device. We'll watch him for the next 60 years to see if he begins to age. If not, we'll have him kill a Seshnegi with it, as an actual "combat" use. Then watch him for signs of aging for _another_ 60 years. If he is still fine, then we'll train an entire squad of ten in its use, and practice with them for a century or two to see how they work out in conjunction with the rest of the army."
Remember, the Horali don't ride horses -- only the leaders do. It is, of course, commonly believed that riding horses is deadly to Horali. But is it? I doubt anyone really knows.
Sandy P.
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