An atlatl is a somewhat antiquated ranged weapon that increases the force of a thrown javelin. The atlatl itself is a curved rod, about the length of your forearm, with a cuplike spur at one end. The spur holds a javelin, which a skilled atlatlist can propel forward at great speed.
You start with the following ability:
Who might have crafted this javelin or spear?
What position is best to attack the target from at range?
Where's the best place to take cover?