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Shields

The base Armor Penalty for Shields appears to be 10 time units. This is totally eliminated with Expert ranking.



Trollish Shield

A simple wooden shield of Trollish make, the design is often copied by apprentice armorsmiths just learning their craft.

Armor Class: +6

Value: 200
Treasure Level: 1 - 3
Identify/Repair Value: 1
Toughness: 4





Thornbark Shield

Made from thornbark tree heartwood and rimmed with iron, this shield is sturdy, if a bit heavy.

Armor Class: +7

Value: 300
Treasure Level: 2 - 4
Identify/Repair Value: 4
Toughness: 4





Regnan Tournament Shield

Every ten moons, the Regnans hold a great festival which includes a tournament of arms.  The noble class contestants spare no expense in the commissioning of shields that are light, but tough enough to shelter them from harm.

Armor Class: +9

Value: 400
Treasure Level: 3 - 5
Identify/Repair Value: 8
Toughness: 4





Veteran Shield

In the Demon Wars of Erathia, the Humans found that only erudine armor was proof against the fiery attacks of their foes.  Bit by bit, pieces of this armor - like this shield - have made their way to Jadame.

Armor Class: +12

Value: 500
Treasure Level: 4 - 5
Identify/Repair Value: 12
Toughness: 4





Dragon Hunter's Shield

The town of Kriegspire in Enroth had a problem with Dragons.  These shields were their answer.  Magically bound layers of erudine, stalt-steel and hydra leather, make a nearly unbreakable material resistant to most Dragon breath weapons.

Armor Class: +19

Value: 800
Treasure Level: 5 - 6
Identify/Repair Value: 16
Toughness: 4





Wooden Buckler

This small shield is gripped in the off-weapon hand.  The wielder is much dependent on agility to make use of its scant defensive coverage.

Armor Class: +4

Value: 100
Treasure Level: 1 - 3
Identify/Repair Value: 1
Toughness: 4





Caravaner's Small Shield

Caravan guards traveling Merchant of Alvar trade routes must often cover long distances on foot.  This shield, like the rest of their equipment is well made and lightweight.

Armor Class: +6

Value: 200
Treasure Level: 2 - 4
Identify/Repair Value: 4
Toughness: 4





Calvary Shield

A favorite among mounted knights, these steel shields are strong enough to turn aside the points of pikemen.

Armor Class: +8

Value: 300
Treasure Level: 3 - 5
Identify/Repair Value: 8
Toughness: 4





Death Head Shield

The Necromancers' Guild likes to arm its undead armies well.  Their elite infantry carry these erudine alloy shield of great strength.

Armor Class: +12

Value: 450
Treasure Level: 4 - 5
Identify/Repair Value: 12
Toughness: 4





Eldritch Shield

There are only twelve of these shields in known existence.  Their bodies are made of an alloy that appears to seethe with the color of coal fire.  Their rims are made of another unknown metal that is soft enough to catch blades, but doesn't gouge or scratch.

Armor Class: +18

Value: 750
Treasure Level: 5 - 6
Identify/Repair Value: 16
Toughness: 4







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