Bloodamber Hauberk
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The most common Bloodamber Hauberk is a [[Navarr|Navarri]] creation of thick leather with reinforced rivets of [[orichalcum]]. Some [[Hercynia|Hercynian]] artisans prize red or red-brown [[ambergelt]] especially for use when making a set of this armour, which is the origin of the term "''Bloodamber''". A Bloodamber Hauberk is among the most robust forms of armour used by the [[Navarr|Navarri]] and a [[thorn]] who bonds to it often does so with an [[Navarr_culture_and_customs#vows|oath]] to bear the brunt of enemy attacks. | |||
Many [[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisans]], especially those creating Bloodamber Hauberk for use by senators or priests, take especial pains to ensure their work is beautiful and delicate, using an ambergelt glaze to draw attention to delicate strands of orichalcum, often going so far as decorating their work with translucent or pale coloured gemstones, carefully shaped pieces of ambergelt, or even small amounts of an alloy of silver and weltsilver. The [[Magic_items#Artefacts|artefact]] Bloodamber Hauberk given as a gift by the [[Urizen]] [[Urizen magical traditions|mages]] of Sunspire to [[Emperor Giovanni]] was said to be so encrusted with diamonds and moonstones that it glowed when exposed to moonlight, leading to it being called the ''Starmoon Shirt''. | |||
A number of [[naga]] who take to a military life tend to be fond of this armour, commissioning coats which echo the shade and patterning of their own scales. These suits are known as ''Skink-scale Shirts'' and are often embellished with unnecessary gems to display the wealth of the owner, whilst being well-padded for their comfort. [[Dawn_lineage_and_species_attitudes|Naga troubadours]] who inspire their [[noble house]]'s right on the battlelines are among the most frequent wearers of such armour. | |||
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==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
{{Medium Armour}} | |||
* '''Effect:''' | * '''Effect:''' Gain an additional rank of the [[Combat skills#Endurance|endurance]] skill. | ||
* '''Materials:''' Crafting a | * '''Materials:''' Crafting a Bloodamber Hauberk requires four measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]] and three ingots of [[Materials#Orichalcum|orichalcum]]. It takes one month to make one of these items. | ||
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“Grandfather, it is a tale of your glory in battle against the foe; why are you so always hesitant to tell it?” She wanted the story of the Battle Beneath the Full Moon, as it had become known. Bohemond was so much better at telling this tale, but he had attended already, and by the custom so old its origins were forgotten, he could not attend at the bedside again this night. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 17 January 2024
Description
The most common Bloodamber Hauberk is a Navarri creation of thick leather with reinforced rivets of orichalcum. Some Hercynian artisans prize red or red-brown ambergelt especially for use when making a set of this armour, which is the origin of the term "Bloodamber". A Bloodamber Hauberk is among the most robust forms of armour used by the Navarri and a thorn who bonds to it often does so with an oath to bear the brunt of enemy attacks.
Many artisans, especially those creating Bloodamber Hauberk for use by senators or priests, take especial pains to ensure their work is beautiful and delicate, using an ambergelt glaze to draw attention to delicate strands of orichalcum, often going so far as decorating their work with translucent or pale coloured gemstones, carefully shaped pieces of ambergelt, or even small amounts of an alloy of silver and weltsilver. The artefact Bloodamber Hauberk given as a gift by the Urizen mages of Sunspire to Emperor Giovanni was said to be so encrusted with diamonds and moonstones that it glowed when exposed to moonlight, leading to it being called the Starmoon Shirt.
A number of naga who take to a military life tend to be fond of this armour, commissioning coats which echo the shade and patterning of their own scales. These suits are known as Skink-scale Shirts and are often embellished with unnecessary gems to display the wealth of the owner, whilst being well-padded for their comfort. Naga troubadours who inspire their noble house's right on the battlelines are among the most frequent wearers of such armour.
Rules
- Form: Armour. Takes the form of a suit of medium armour. You must be wearing this armour to use its magical properties.
- Requirement: Any character can bond to this item.
- Effect: Gain an additional rank of the endurance skill.
- Materials: Crafting a Bloodamber Hauberk requires four measures of ambergelt and three ingots of orichalcum. It takes one month to make one of these items.