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Chapter 9: Equipment
armor is abrasive to wear, and usually a gambeson is
also purchased and lies between the mail and the
clothes of the wearer. A hauberk is a tunic that
covers the upper arms, upper and lower torso, groin,
and upper legs. Hauberks have been in use for over
1,000 years. This armor may be donned in (5 +
1d10) seconds. BCT is 2 months for an armorsmith.
Chainmail Suit (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
armor is abrasive to wear, and usually a gambeson
lies between the mail and the clothes of the wearer.
This suit consists of a gambeson underneath, an
arming cap, a coif, ribbed helm, hauberk, and
chausses. This suit covers the head (but not face),
upper arms, upper and lower torso, groin, upper and
lower legs, and feet. This armor may be donned in
(18 +6d8) seconds. BCT is 4 months for an
armorsmith.
Chainmail Suit (6-in-1): Chainmail consists
of numerous, small interlocking rings of steel in a
pattern in which 6 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.
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The 6-in-1 pattern provides moderate flexibility,
though only acceptable protection. This type of
chainmail is rare. Chainmail is most effective in protecting
against hacking attacks, such as against the
blades of swords. Unfortunately, this armor is abrasive
to wear, and usually a gambeson lies between
the mail and the clothes of the wearer. This suit
consists of a gambeson underneath, an arming cap,
a coif, ribbed helm, hauberk, and chausses. This
suit covers the head (but not face), upper arms, upper
and lower torso, groin, upper and lower legs,
and feet. This armor may be donned in (22 + 6d8)
seconds. BCT is 6 months for an armorsmith.
Chainmail Suit w/Breastplate: Given the
popularity of 4-in-1 chainmail, many characters have
begun to experiment with strapping plates on top
of it, the most common of which is the breastplate.
It was this experimentation that led to the very recent
development of platemail. The combination
of chainmail with breastplate is popular. This outfit
of armor consists of a gambeson, chainmail
chausses, hauberk, coif, breastplate and backplate,
and a ribbed helm. This suit covers the head (but
not face), upper arms, upper and lower torso, groin,
upper and lower legs, and feet. This armor may be
donned in (26 + 7d8) seconds. BCT is 4 months
for an armorsmith.
Clothing: Usually, peasant clothing consists
of some form of pantaloons and a shirt. Others
wear only robes. Only the upper class has custom-