While this item can be acquired on the black markets, it is typically reserved for members of the clergy. It is a leather robe, offering PP:2. However, it has spaced columns of lamellae from bone or metal sewn into the lining. This offers PP:3 against blunt strikes. Further, it is treated by a simple alchemical process, granting it to be PP:3 against fire as well. Those who wear this publicly and are not part of the church run the risk of social problems and possible anathematism. If the wearer is a true priest and known to be one, then social interactions gain +1 to all rolls. However, if not a priest or interacting with those ideologically opposed to the church, then social interactions will be rolled with disadvantage. It is a craftsman armor requiring that it be created on holy ground to gain the modifiers to PP from Faith. If duplicated but not made through the craftsman ritual, then those Faith modifier bonuses to PP will not be granted. Finally, this robe will reduce 1 point of smite damage successfully struck against it per attack die pool or die used in magical spell.

This protection is the same as an enhanced version of the bishop robe with the exception that it is make with darkleaf rather than leather. Thus, it does not have a higher quality leather version to it. Due to this, the flame-retarding oils are not effective, causing this version to lose that protection; however, its defense against blunt damage is much better. Further, the faith-based protection of the church robe combined with the goluka as bonding with the wearer’s lifesong creates an unexpected bonus against necrotic damage. Thus, the robe is PP:3 for most attacks, but PP:4 against cold and necrotic damage, and finally PP:5 against blunt attacks. Due to the difficulty of meshing metal lining with dark leaf, there is an increased maintenance cost as the stitching does need routine repair. This suit is often reserved for the higher ranking church officials, which creates an interesting effect for social interactions. If the priest is on good terms with those he or she interacts, then a +2 bonus on all appropriate social rolls is granted. However, if the person wearing it is not of the proper station (or worse, not even a priest), then the wearer would be at disadvantage on all dice rolls involving social interaction due to skepticism. However, one more caveat, if the wearer has an acting skill and can pass oneself off as being a valid priest, then the same +2 benefits are granted. As with the risks of wearing its lesser form in public while not being of the proper church rank, this too carries the possibility of charges of blasphemy from the church for impersonating a saint. Creating this specialty robe requires green stitching as well as a ritual of it being made on holy ground. However, the robe itself is not magical; yet, still it will reduce 1 point of smite damage per strike.

This is a specially-crafted suit of leather; however, rather than using a processed hide, the material used is made from darkleaf. It is commonly called “goluka” armor because of the elvish word for the plant. Once constructed, it offers improved PP against blunt and cold damage; thus it is a “leather” suit made from “goluka” which offers PP:4 against most attacks, but PP:5 against blunt and cold damage. However, the true benefit to this armor is there is no maintenance cost for an armor made from this material because so long as the coverings made from this plant receive a little sunshine and water routinely. When this occurs, the covering repairs itself. This does not mean it is indestructible, but normal wear and tear will not destroy it. However, if the armor is devoid of moisture for over three months, it will wither and become useless. Lastly, when wearing darkleaf armor, an additional +1 to body is gained during a short rest, which makes this material highly sought after. Green stitching is a needed skill in addition to leatherworking to create this special item.

This armor is made from processed hide, typically from a cow or goat. After soaking, liming and tanning, the leather material becomes available to stitch together into an armor which covers the body like a suit; however, the shoulders and chest are usually boiled in oil to make those parts stiffer. The rest of the armor remains softer and more flexible. When worn, this armor grants the possibility of a bonus to the PP from a character’s Agility modifier.

This construction consists of quilted layers of wool and linen, wrapped in an animal hide. While light in weight, it is a bit bulky. This does add a little insulation against lightning damage, but unfortunately exposed to fire one’s PP is only a base of 3. When attempting to take any stealthy action, such as sneaking undetected or picking the pocket of another, the wearer is at disadvantage for the action. The Resilience modifier is used when calculating attribute bonuses for this armor. A mere tailoring skill is all that is required to craft padded armor.

A brigandine is a garment made of canvas and leather, lined internally with small oblong iron plates riveted to the fabric. It does offer slightly better protection than studded leather due to the PP:7 against edged weapons; however, its maintenance cost is much greater. Also it creates penalties for sorcery. This has caused the brigandine to become more of a decorative and ceremonial armor, one that marks position and station rather than a functional suit in which combat happens. This also contributes to why the jack of plates has social issues associated with it, as it is an obvious dishevelment of the brigandine. As it is typically an armor reserved for lower officers, it is not widely available in the market. However, any craftsman with leatherworking can craft a suit; however, a skilled metal-worker would be required to substitute superior metals for the plating. Because of the ceremonial tradition, Will is the sub-attribute modifier that is associated to alter one’s PP from the joining with a lifesong.

This is constructed like a leather suit of armor but has many parts of it boiled to harden them. The arm and shoulder sections typically remain softer leather but reinforced with numerous close-set rivets and spikes. The Agility modifier is combined when wearing this armor. Sometimes this armor is called cuir bouilli [ KWɪR Bü • yee ].

This armor was developed by the gryf, and is mostly unusable by other species; however, the batfolk have been known to acquire it and make adjustments to shrink its size for better fitting. As such, this armor is occasionally used by that species as well. It is an oddly-shaped padded armor designed to fit a gryf. It made of glued blend of hemp, cotton, rubber sap, wool and feathers to protect the body and upper arms and looks much like a combination of various belts with handing straps. This light armor can be created with only leatherworking. Maintenance with oils and small replacement padding is required at a small monthly cost of 2 bits.

This armor is nearly the same design as padded but uses a heavy-hide instead. It is also bulky, sturdier version. Hides from thicker creatures like manticore are needed to produce this armor, but the only skill needed is tailoring. Not only does it protect better against piercing damage and lightning, but it will also reduce 1 point of blunt damage per strike or magical die of a spell.

This is a type of armor made up of small iron plates sewn between layers of felt and canvas. Often, this is a thug-made armor, crudely patched together and possibly including parts from four or five other armors. Pelts and hides of societies lacking quality tools or materials, which are crudely patched together, also fall into this classification. Anyone wearing a jack of plates is almost always seen at the lower end of society and possibly as a criminal. As a result, any social interactions, such as bartering or interrogation, are performed at disadvantage as the wearer is not taken seriously and with great skepticism. It is also likely that GMs will have city guards and other police harass those wearing a jack of plates. Whenever a crime has occurred, someone wearing this will be seen as one of the “usual suspects,” causing a significant amount of time to interrupt whatever that character's business in town might be. However, the modifier from this armor is one’s Will.

This is sometimes called a hauberk, but should not be confused with the elfin version. This armor covers only the torso, leaving the arms and legs free. Typical this armor has a cloth layer underneath to prevent chafing and bruising. Due to its weight hanging from the shoulders, it does become uncomfortable, is slightly cumbersome, and interferes with sorcery due to how it connects with the wearer’s lifesong. Additionally, highly metallic pieces worn as armor cause a slight repulsion of the knurls of magic. While this makes no difference on the game numbers nor does it offer any magical protection, it does mean grasping those strands of energy needed to perform sorcery becomes challenging. The result is the chain shirt does not prevent arcane casting, but it does create a disadvantage on any sorcery axiom used while donned; disadvantage for magic explained later. This is the heaviest armor that allows a sub-attribute modifier to one’s PP. For the chain shirt, it is Judgment.

Lamellar is a sturdy armor similar to the breastplate but with small rectangular plates, scales of iron, punched and laced into horizontal rows on the exterior, worn over a heavy cloth undergarment. Often this armor extends down to a skirting to protect the legs as well. This armor also comes with a higher maintenance cost, making it a less popular style for the mercenary types, but it is available in many places, especially war-torn areas. Moreover, richer, more-successful adventuring types tend to be fond of it. It is considered a craftsman for these reasons, but the armorer need only armoring to create the basic iron version. This armor does not allow attribute modification to the PP.

This covering protects the wearer’s front and back with a metal cuirass which also includes a galea helmet and greaves. The weight of the armor includes these additional pieces, and as such the head protection applies if this armor is listed alone in one’s inventory. A light suit of leather beneath the breastplate helps to protect the limbs. One of the desired benefits of a breastplate is it reduces inflicted piercing damage at 1 point for each die pool that hits. Nonetheless, it does create a disadvantage for any sorcery cast when wearing. No bonuses for an attribute are gained from this armor.

This is a darkleaf or “goluka-base” with ringmail methods added onto it. Because of the darkleaf, it can be worn for longer periods of time than armors of its same weight and protection, which is its main appeal over the standard ringmail armor. However, metal is very difficult to bind into darkleaf, which makes the time to create this armor longer and its cost significantly higher. Also, the secrets of arbor-forging must be known to create it. Like all goluka, this armor must be watered and allowed to have sunshine. A number of ruined suits forgotten in a closet, combined with the expert craftsmanship to make, allows for few to be on the open market. However, this is not a magic armor and is provided by common merchants when it is available.

Rarely found to fit anyone other than of the terrac species, this fashioning is a variant of ringmail, using disks, which are merely rings dipped in molten metal to get a more-solid coating, woven in a spaced pattern similar to a lamellar armor but woven internally to the armor itself. The purpose for its creation was to protect against cleaving weapons, as it absorbs damage of both blunt and edged damage; however, its downside is that it doesn’t offer the same protection from piercing arrows and other attacks. A dwarven-style helmet equivalent to the galea is part of this armor; thus, the adjustments for such are also included when donned. Dwarves often repair their own armor; thus, the higher maintenance is less of a deterrent to them.

This defense is based on leather armor with large, weighted rings attached and woven to it. Its rings help to reinforce the base against axe or sword strikes. It is inferior to other full body suits; however, it is much cheaper. Contrariwise, ring mail comes with disadvantages for actions of stealth and sorcery; not to mention it can be worn barely over a day before penalties occur.

This combines a form of brigandine that is worn over and fashioned into a hauberk. It has a high maintenance fee and some increased time for forging; however, many find the benefits worth the additional expense, especially without having to invest into the skills for wearing heavier armor. One of the most notable benefits is brigandine chain reduces edged damage for each die pool strike. However, despite being lighter than most of the full suits of armor, it cannot be slept in but perhaps one night before penalties are inflicted. An armoring skill is required to craft this type of armor.

A much heavier armor than most, chain mail is a form of armor made of interlocking metal rings. Clothing worn underneath prevents irritation and chafing. The chain links in this defense are excellent protection against edged damage. Not only do edged weapons have to strike a higher PP score, when hitting successfully, the mail suit reduces that type of damage. It is often used as a base for splint and plate armor. Due to its bulk, weight and form, wearing chain mail will cause the wearer to be at disadvantage for sorcery and stealth actions. A chain head covering is part of this armor, which acts as a leather cap. Other helmets can be worn at the same time, but only the stronger of the two helmets have its adjustments used.

Made up of several vertical strips of metal, this suit is worn over cloth padding with the joints interwoven with chainmail. It is one of the most restrictive armors in respect to range of motion, and as a result anyone wearing it suffers disadvantage not only for sorcery and stealth but also when firing a weapon of archery. Despite those restrictions, this is a highly resilient armor, with added PP for blunt and piercing damage types. Moreover, it will reduce damage from both blunt and piercing as well. A galea helmet is included with this suit or armor; thus, protection against stunning effects are assumed with this armor, as are the helmet penalties.

This offers the best PP and consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, and a bascinet-helmet. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body. Due to its bulk, actions of archery, sorcery and stealth are performed at disadvantage. This is the most protective of all armors available, but the weight of this armament would cause a common human to be heavily encumbered. For those who can wear it gain a very high base PP score and an even higher score against incoming fire damage. All the physical types of damage will have damage reduced. Blunt and piercing have 1 point of damage absorbed by the armor for each die pool that attains a hit. However, edged-based damage is thwarted as the covered is effectively resistant to the damage, which means that only half-damage (round down) is inflicted. Magically-enhanced edged weapons will strike more fiercely, and the plate mail will not resist completely; however, even magical blades are reduced by one point for each die pool strike.