===== Armor =====

Armor Rating is how many points your armor adds to your defense. Defense = Agility + Armor + Helm + Shield.

In order to wear a certain type of armor, your Strength must be at least as high as its Armor Rating.

^ Armor Type ^ Armor Rating ^ Price |
| Padded Armor | 1 | $40 |
| Leather Armor | 3 | $70 |
| Studded Leather | 5 | $150 |
| Scale Mail | 7 | $300 |
| Banded Armor | 9 | $400 |
| Banded Mail | 11 | $500 |
| Chain Mail | 13 | $900 |
| Light Plate Armor | 15 | $1500 |
| Medium Plate Mail | 17 | $2000 |
| Heavy Plate Mail | 19 | $3000 |

=== Armor Descriptions ===
  * Padded Armor is a lightweight, cloth armor with "plates" of thicker, tougher cloth sewn on where additional protection is needed.
  * Leather Armor is made of leather with thicker "plates" of leather are attached to breast, shoulders, arms, and any non-flexible parts. It is easy to move around in.
  * Studded Leather is like Leather but with metal studs closely riveted in for additional protection.
  * Scale Mail is made of leather with thin metal scales layered on, riveted to the uppermost layer of the leather. Scales overlap, giving an appearance similar to fish scales.
  * Banded Armor is made of leather with thick bands of metal riveted on across nonmoving areas. Bands are arranged to maximize mobility while providing superior protection.
  * Banded Mail	is made of leather with thick overlapping bands of metal attached over the top. Small portions of chain are used to protect armpits and other vulnerable joints. 
  * Chain Mail is made with tightly interlocking rings of metal. Worn with cloth garments underneath for comfort and insulation.
  * Light Plate Armor is made of Chain mail with additional plating over nonmoving areas. Worn with cloth underneath.
  * Medium Plate Mail is a comprehensive suit of plates with joints to accommodate movement. Chain in tricky areas, such as armpits and crotch. Cloth worn underneath.
  * Heavy Plate Mail is like medium plate mail, but with thicker, more robust plates.

=== Helms ===

^ Helm Type ^ Armor Rating ^ Price ^ Min Str |
| Light Leather Helm | 1 | $50 | |
| Hardened Leather Helm | 2 | $100 | |
| Scaled Helm | 3 | $200 | |
| Chain Coif | 4 | $300 | |
| Metal Helm | 5 | $500 | 10 |
| Great Helm | 6 | $1000 | 15 |

Notes: 
  * Only Hardened Leather, Metal, & Great Helms may be ornamented with additional fixtures such as horns, spikes, etc.
=== Shields ===

In order to use a certain type of shield, your Strength must be at least as high as its Armor Rating.

^ Shield Type ^ Armour Rating ^ Price |
| Small Wooden | 4 | $20 |
| Medium Wooden | 6 | $40 |
| Large Wooden | 8 | $80 |
| Small Iron | 10 | $100 |
| Medium Iron | 12 | $200 |
| Large Iron | 14 | $500 |
| Great Shield | 16 | $1000 |

  * Small shield can be held or strapped to the forearm.
  * Small & Medium shields can be used as a weapon. See [[weapons]] under Shield (bash)
  * Wooden shields usually have a band of metal shaped around its edge for additional strength


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