Armor & Defenses of the Steel Realms

Armor of the Steel Realms are defensive Armaments of the Steel Realms. They use the general mechanics of Armor and Item properties using crafting, technology, or mystic operations. Mystical items in the Steel Realms typically are unique & Singularly Bound, though many use Standard Augmentation. Because war is ever-present, there are official policies about the sale of armaments during times of war and peace that is part of the culture around armaments in the Steel Realms. Regardless of policy, most places have some form of Basement Armaments for armor. Very little armor is made of Beryllium due to its expense. Aside from items in the Heroes Hall – Reliquary of the High King, like the armor for the Black Gorgons of the High King, there any many individual Notable armors with long histories.

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Armor Descriptions

Dunstrandian Doublet: Made for all weather, it is a signature padded armor used in Dunstrand for levies and military alike. The use of the materials ensures a lesser degree of wound infections, and the double stitch makes it more sturdy than most gambesons. It is a doublet, with quilted [horse hair] stitching w/each compartment layered in silk scraps and horse hair; built in leather hood and oiled serape for winter. Its enhanced cost is offset by the higher survivability in levies and bulk supplies in the large horse herds in the southeast of Dunstrand.

Dwarven Clater: Dwarves have prfected the art of fighting in the rugged mountains. Whereas Ducateon prefer underground tight quarters, or open field units, Dwarves tend to fight as single and small groups. The Clater armor is essentially leather scales with metal wedges, and hobnail boots. It makes plenty of noise, but there is none better for fighting in mountainous terrain.

Fandelkrayne: Made using the oils from the Narvo plant in the Duchy of Fandelok, and the horse hide from the mares of T’yendi hills and breed with the males of eastern Fandelok it creates a strong, supple leather non magical in nature, but with the superior qualities of magical leather – even more. The armor can be used to interpose and reduce non magical fire – but it cannot be repaired. The armor is highly sought after and expensive.

Fiend Skin: In the south, it was common after the fall of the southern empire to skin the carcasses of the fallen fiends (demons) and make enchanted leather armor. It was light, stretched to fit from small to large or even larger, and lasted forever. Damage to them was expensive to repair it requires magic or exposure to a holy nimbus and over the years they have gotten ruined, though many “suits” still exist. Those wearing it will detect as a fiend.

Hawser Buttress: Gwinnish [Marine] [thick] rope armor

Ice Lizard: The massive lizards that used to prowl the north now only are found in the mountain ranges, underground and in the lands beyond the Blue Wall. They are prized in the north by all for their light weight and protection. The armor is Immune to Cold damage. If ever it is taken to warmer climes (out of the Hinterlands generally), it becomes Hide Armor – with all those statistics.

Pine splint: Made and treated in a special ceremony by the shamans of the Pine Tribes.

Sigaek’s Breath: This is the general name of the Ceremonial magic of the Occult Orders of the Steel Realms that creates a magical vestment tied to their order’s oaths and members. There is a minor version of this defensive apparel that nearly all orders provide as part of their normal initiation and services to members, and a major version which augments and protects the occultist even more. It is woven of thread “doused in The Pattern and spun by breath’s of occultists in their waking dreams”. It is a robe or long cape with hood (capable of covering the wearer if needed). Each order also has a unique minor affect their members can evoke by virtue of their oaths and the sigil inscribed. The most famous of these, and most powerful in the realms is Mexin’s Gold Ward.

Trunkwind: This is a traditional armor made by the Rivermen society in the North Merchant Cities. It is a hemp rope that is treated with an oil and rolled in a particular clay. It cannot be taken off without destroying it, it is used only in times of turmoil and war. It does not impede in rigging or on a pitching deck, but the wearer loses some movement if they attempt to run. The specific secret of making this armor is guarded by the Riverfolk.

[Umbakian] Upholstered (heavy)

Heavy upholstered worn armor is made by Umbak to reflect the general size and strength of their populace. It is an extra leather layer, and heavy stitching, laces, and linking. The expense of the materials in both application and fixing it means it really only done in preparation for war. It is, essentially, a custom fitted form of Underpad and prevents additional Underpad armors from being used. The thread used in this process is spun from the champion war mares hair and the cut hair of Aerna’s preistesses, woven and blessed. Weight in increased by only 10%, it is bulkier than normal. Anyone found in possession of this without the approval of the church or armorers of the Lightbringers will likely face their wrath.

Umbakian War Plate: Umbakian made armors for Umbakian knights only. Its a death sentence for anyone else caught with it by an Umbakian. This style/make of armor is also common to the fallen eastern lands and several armor smiths in Oerdney.

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