by loststars
Great start to your tale, I hope to see more chapters and a conclusion to your story. So many stories on lit get me addicted only to never be finished leaving those who like myself, love their work, in limbo. So I hope you will finish this one.
Carrying a bow like that, though, doesn't make much sense, the use of his hooves would then be his only defense for close combat. Presumably he has a strap with a quiver for his arrows along one hip. Over his back would be either a bow sheath (to keep the bow strung) or a bow carrier (which is slower, but preserves the bow and string better). Carrying a bow strung and slung over his chest would prevent any other weapon from being used as it would snag or interfere with his human arms from using a more efficient close combat weapon like a spear.
It appears that Throntir is a hunter, not a warrior. Even if the herd is nomadic, and there is a threat of humans, it would make sense to have even light leather barding to protect his flanks from being hit by arrows or bolts in return. It would also help protect the rear from big cats or pack hunters.
Even so, nice start. 5*