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ized clothing of any kind. Clothing may be donned
in (5 + 1d4) seconds. BCT is 1 week for an
armorsmith.
Gambeson: Also called padded armor, a
gambeson consists of 2 pieces of sturdy material
sewn together and the layers are padded on the inside
by straw and hay. The shirt-like garment has
sleeves to the middle of the forearm, and it hangs
down to the middle or upper thigh. A gambeson
covers the upper arms, upper and lower torso, and
groin. Gambesons do not last long, and quickly
begin to stink of body odor. Just the same, it is
considered the armor of the masses, because almost
any character can afford it or make it if needed.
Alone, the armor is quiet when worn, though it is
typically worn underneath heavier armors, such as
chainmail. This armor may be donned in (2 + 1d4)
seconds. BCT is 3 days for an armorsmith.
Gauntlets, Bell-cuffed: These expensive
gauntlets are articulated for every joint. They cover
3 sides of every finger, and in terms of armor, cover
only the hands. While wearing bell-cuffed gauntlets,
Hand-Eye Coordination suffers - 10. Each
gauntlet may be donned in 1d4 seconds. BCT is 1
month for an armorsmith.
Gauntlets, Clamshell: The common gauntlet,
these do not allow individual finger movement,
but have articulated plates so that the fingers may
bend in unison. In terms of armor, gauntlets cover
only the hands. While wearing clamshell gauntlets,
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Hand-Eye Coordination suffers - 15. Each gauntlet
may be donned in 1d4 seconds. BCT is 1 week for
an armorsmith.
Gorget: This consists of 2 pieces of armor,
a front and a back. They are strapped together to
cover the neck and collarbones. A gorget covers a
portion of the upper torso. Customarily, a gorget is
fastened over a hauberk, which is worn over a
gambeson. This is only 1 component of a suit of
platemail. This armor may be donned in (4 + 1d4)
seconds. BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Greaves: These are rounded pieces of metal
consisting of a front and back that are hinged together
and serve to protect the lower leg from above
the ankle to below the knee. Each greave may be
donned in (3 + 1d4) seconds. BCT is 1 week for an
armorsmith.
Helm, Conical w/nasal guard: This helm
is solid steel and fitted to the wearer’s head. The
top of the helm reaches a point and a nasal guard
extends downward in front. Most of the helm protects
only the head, although the nasal guard grants
some protection to the face. Otherwise, there is no
protection for the ears, eyes, or rest of the face.
This helm may be worn without additional armor,
but is often worn over an arming cap and chainmail
coif. The origins of this helm are in the northern
clime. This helm may be donned in 1-2 seconds.
BCT is 1 week for an armorsmith.
Chapter 9: Equipment