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provided, though the inner layer of leather quickly
begins to smell of body odor. This armor covers
the upper arms, upper and lower torso, groin, and
upper legs, and may be donned in (5 + 1d8) seconds.
BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Buckler, Steel: Roughly 1 foot in diameter,
a steel buckler is strapped to a forearm for minimal
protection. It protects only the lower arm and in
front, unless the player calls the action of using that
shielded arm to protect another body part. This
shield may be strapped in (4 + 1d4) seconds. BCT
is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Buckler, Wood: Roughly 1 foot in diameter,
a wooden buckler is strapped to a forearm for
minimal protection. It protects only the lower arm
and in front, unless the player calls the action of
using that shielded arm to protect another body part.
This shield may be strapped in (4 + 1d4) seconds.
BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Chainmail Chausses (4-in-1): Chainmail
consists of numerous, small interlocking rings of
steel in a pattern in which 4 outer rings pass through
1 central ring. Due to the amount of steel exposed
to the air, this armor rusts more quickly than any
other. The 4-in-1 pattern provides great flexibility,
though only moderate protection. Chainmail is most
effective in protecting against hacking attacks, such
as against the blades of swords. Chausses are the
portion of a suit of chainmail that protect the feet
as well as upper and lower legs. The top of the
455
chausses are strapped to the belt for support. Typically,
there are over 4,000 links in each legging. This
armor may be donned in (10 + 1d20) seconds. BCT
is 1 month for an armorsmith.
Chainmail Coif (4-in-1): Chainmail consists
of numerous, small interlocking rings of steel
in a pattern in which 4 outer rings pass through 1
central ring. Due to the amount of steel exposed to
the air, this armor rusts more quickly than any other.
The 4-in-1 pattern provides great flexibility, though
only moderate protection. Chainmail is most effective
in protecting against hacking attacks, such as
against the blades of swords. Coifs are essentially
chainmail head protection that also covers the neck
and shoulders, though the armor bonus is not
granted to the upper torso. The face remains open
and accessible. Unfortunately, this armor is abrasive
to wear, and usually an arming cap is also purchased
and worn underneath. This armor may be
donned in (2 + 1d4) seconds. BCT is 1 month for
an armorsmith.
Chainmail Hauberk (4-in-1): Chainmail
consists of numerous, small interlocking rings of
steel in a pattern in which 4 outer rings pass through
1 central ring. Due to the amount of steel exposed
to the air, this armor rusts more quickly than any
other. The 4-in-1 pattern provides great flexibility,
though only moderate protection. Chainmail is most
effective in protecting against hacking attacks, such
as against the blades of swords. Unfortunately, this
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