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Chapter 9: Equipment
Arming Cap: Like a gambeson, this piece
of armor consists of 2 pieces of linen that are sewn
together. Inside, straw pads the layers and protects
to the head. The purpose of an arming cap is not
to protect a character from blows, but to protect
against chaffing while wearing other armor, namely
a chainmail coif. This armor covers only the head,
not the face, and may be donned in (2 + 1d4) seconds.
BCT is 1 day for an armorsmith.
Articulated Arms: Consisting of several
plates, this combination serves to protect the bicep,
elbow, and forearm. Typically, these plates are fastened
over a chainmail hauberk as well as a
gambeson. Each articulated arm covers the upper
arm and lower arm, and may be donned in (8 +
1d6) seconds. BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Articulated Legs: Consisting of several
plates, this combination covers the upper and lower
leg, but not the foot. Typically, these plates are fastened
over chainmail chausses. Each articulated leg
may be donned in (8 + 1d6) seconds. BCT is 1
week for an armorsmith.
Banded Mail: This armor consists of numerous
metal rings placed on belts. As each belt is
strapped to the character, the rings lay sideways, affording
metallic protection. These ringed belts are
strapped over a character’s clothes, and coverthe
upper arms, upper legs, groin, and both upper and
lower torso. A helmet is not included in this suit of
armor. This armor may be donned in (30 + 1d20)
rounds. BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Bracers, Leather: This is a strip of leather
that is tied to each forearm, so it protects only the
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lower arm. They may not be worn in addition to
any other armor on the arm. Bracers are valuable
to archers so that the bowstring does not injure their
arm. Also, archers wearing bracers receive a bonus
of 10% to their distance. Each bracer may be
donned in (4 + 1d4) seconds. BCT is 1 week for an
armorsmith.
Bracers, Steel: This is 2 plates of steel per
forearm that are curved to accommodate the lower
arm, connected by hinges on 1 side and tied together
with leather straps on the other. Steel bracers may
not be worn in addition to any other armor on the
arm. Bracers are valuable to archers so that the
bowstring does not injure their arm. Also, archers
wearing bracers receive a bonus of 10% to their distance.
Each bracer may be donned in (4 + 1d4)
seconds. BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Breastplate and Backplate: 2 plates fasten
together by hinges on 1 side and leather straps
on the other to provide protection for the upper
and lower torso, ranging from the waist to the collarbones.
This armor does not protect the groin.
Usually, this is worn over chainmail and may not be
worn effectively over other armors such as banded
mail, brigandine, and scalemail. These plates only
fit characters who are 80% similar in height, weight,
and Physical Fitness to the owner for whom they
were crafted. This armor may be donned in (4 +
1d4) seconds. BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Brigandine: This armor consists of metal
plates of only several inches in diameter that are
sewn between a front and a backing of leather.
Brigandine is quiet for the amount of protection