Journal of Gizogin, Rawmedic
Ow, my hand. Or rather, the stump where my hand used to be. I was just minding my own business, when out of Nowhere (where I keep my ghost-journals), this massive beast appeared! Fortunately, I, along with some of my military companions, succeeded in putting it down, but not before it managed to tear my hand off. Thanks to my (newly discovered) extensive history of medical training, I was able to quickly stop the bleeding and stabilize the wound. Unfortunately, there's not much more I can do with it except keep it as clean as possible to avoid infection. Also, I'm totally left-handed. Always have been. Yup.
Anyway, I have to hand it to The Master, this bow he made is really something. I'm usually more of a hammer-dwarf, but the craftsdwarfship on this bow is of the highest quality. Completely unbreakable, accurate to a range of 500m, and pretty nice to look at as well. If only I had some arrows to go with it, and another hand so that I might more effectively make use of it.
Wait a minute...
Haha! I have succeeded where none have tried before! It's astounding! Revolutionary, even! I fashioned a simple mechanism to allow me to use my bow to its full effect, without sacrificing maneuverability or practicality. I simply attach it to the stump of my right wrist, and it allows me to hold and aim the bow while drawing the string with my left hand (because I'm totally left-handed, as I said. Stop doubting me. Look, if I were right-handed, how could I be writing this journal without my right hand?). Still in need or more arrows, though.
(Adept Swordsdwarf? Lost my right hand? Am I Jaime Lannister now?)