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==Description==
==Description==
These valuable defensive items are most commonly made of wood polished with ambergelt varnish, inlaid with weltsilver. It is popular across the Empire, and of equal value to both warrior and civillian alike.
These valuable defensive items are most commonly made of wood polished with [[materials#ambergelt|ambergelt]] varnish, inlaid with [[materials#weltsilver|weltsilver]]. It is popular across the Empire, and of equal value to both warrior and civilian alike. Some artisans who dwell in deep forests will search out trees which have survived lightning strikes, disease or other trauma, and set aside some of the ambergelt harvested from such trees, until its natural death. Then both the wood and the ambergelt from these sturdy examples are used to create Oakheart Shields. As such tough trees can live for decades or centuries, artisans pass on the knowledge of suitable candidates to their apprentices  and so on until the tree finally perishes.


An oakheart shield is often marked with a rune such as [[Tykonus]], or decorated with images of strength, permanence and endurance such as mountains, oak trees and the like.  
In [[Wintermark]], these shields are often roughly hewn and only crudely shaped, in contrast to the usual skill of the nation's artisans. This are a memorial to King Alberic, who fought off an [[ogre]] chieftain with only a stout club as a weapon and a length of log as a shield.They bear [[Feresh]], the Rune of Majesty, to improve the shieldbearer's resilience to the hardships of battle.
 
However in other lands, an Oakheart Shield is often marked with a rune such as [[Tykonus]], or decorated with images of strength, permanence and endurance such as mountains, horses, oak trees and the like. The heavily armoured [[Highguard military concerns|cataphracts]] of [[Highguard]] favour these shields, bearing their [[chapter]] emblem or the iconography of their favoured virtue. Highborn artisans prefer a steel base to the shield, alloyed with weltsilver and polished with ambergelt, calling them ''Stoneblood Shields'', influenced by the Highborn saying "Wood burns. Stone endures."
 
The '''Iron Defender''' is an [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts|artefact]] Oakheart Shield, crafted by the [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial Orc]] artisan Bloodcrow Yargol, for use by [[The Throne]]. Commissioned by Irontide Rad, the shield itself is one of the great shields used by the Irontide orcs. It is said to bear a reminder that The Throne must strive to protect the [[orc|orcish]] citizens of the Empire, as well as the more populous human citizens. The first Throne to bear it into battle was [[Empress_Lisabetta|Imperatrix Lisabetta]].
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==Rules==
==Rules==
* '''Form:''' [[Combat#Shields|shield]] (Talisman). You cannot make a burnished rampart that is a buckler.
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* '''Effect:''' While you wield this shield you gain one additional rank of both the [[Combat skills#Fortitude|fortitude]] skill and the [[Combat skills#Endurance|endurance]] skill..
* '''Effect:''' You gain one additional rank of both the [[Combat skills#Fortitude|fortitude]] skill and the [[Combat skills#Endurance|endurance]] skill.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting an oakheart shield requires nine ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver|weltsilver]] and nine measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.
* '''Materials:''' Crafting an Oakheart Shield requires five ingots of [[Materials#Weltsilver|weltsilver]] and seven measures of [[Materials#Ambergelt|ambergelt]]. It takes one month to make one of these items.
 
<ic>Against the noise of the tavern., the scop cleared his throat, to sing of Skarsind.  


<ic>
"In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,<br/>
"In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,<br/>
foe-faced Suaq-scout, proud Steinr-line, Kallevasi-wise.<br/>
foe-faced Suaq-scout, proud Steinr-line, Kallavasi-wise.<br/>
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked, <br/>
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked, <br/>
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted.
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted.
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told of onrushing hoard, uncountable enemy, nemesis.<br/>
told of onrushing hoard, uncountable enemy, nemesis.<br/>
Light-armoured, swift-moving, never seen, death-bringing,<br/>
Light-armoured, swift-moving, never seen, death-bringing,<br/>
nights'-friends, coats ink-marked with fiercest foe.
nights'-friends, coats ink-marked with foe-blood.


Battle-brawned spear-ranks, stood hard against orc-threat,<br/>
Battle-brawned spear-ranks, stood hard against orc-threat,<br/>
sword-girt, mail-clad, rich in Courage, brave bannermen.<br/>
sword-girt, mail-clad, rich in Courage, brave banner-bearers.<br/>
Serried-standing, heroes stepping forward, calling defiance,<br/>
Serried-standing, heroes stepping forward, calling defiance,<br/>
celebrated in song, hard-faced, proud-helmed, shield-stern.<br/>
celebrated in song, hard-faced, proud-helmed, shield-stern.<br/>


Wise-counselling storm-crows, oath-marking heart-bolstering<br/>
Wise-counselling storm-crows, oath-marking heart-boldening<br/>
moving along lines orc-facing, ritual-weaving shamen.<br/>
moving along lines orc-facing, ritual-weaving shamen.<br/>
No fighters, yet death-Loyal, with battle-magics staff-striking,<br/>
Not fighters, yet death-Loyal, with battle-magics staff-striking,<br/>
then weapons-taking, in death's knot, in last ditch standing.<br/>
then weapons-taking, in death's knot, in last ditch standing.<br/>


Joining three-ring strength of mind, with strength of craft,<br/>
Bolstered three-ring strength of mind, with strength of craft,<br/>
die-harder, bleed-longer, healer-waiting warriors all.<br/>
die-harder, bleed-longer, healer-waiting warriors all.<br/>
Outlasting other-men, heroes-all, yet for death-hall heading,<br/>
Outlasting other-men, heroes-all, yet for death-hall heading,<br/>
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In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,<br/>
In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,<br/>
foe-faced proud Steinr-line, Suaq-scout, Kallevasi-wise.<br/>
foe-faced proud Steinr-line, Suaq-scout, Kallavasi-wise.<br/>
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked, <br/>
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked, <br/>
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted."
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted."
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[[Category:Magic Items]]
[[Category:Magic Items]]
[[Category:Talismans]]
[[Category:Shields]]

Latest revision as of 12:26, 3 February 2018

Varnished with ambergelt and inlaid with weltsilver, these shields are invaluable on the battlefield.
The Stallion is associated with strength and vigour.

Description

These valuable defensive items are most commonly made of wood polished with ambergelt varnish, inlaid with weltsilver. It is popular across the Empire, and of equal value to both warrior and civilian alike. Some artisans who dwell in deep forests will search out trees which have survived lightning strikes, disease or other trauma, and set aside some of the ambergelt harvested from such trees, until its natural death. Then both the wood and the ambergelt from these sturdy examples are used to create Oakheart Shields. As such tough trees can live for decades or centuries, artisans pass on the knowledge of suitable candidates to their apprentices and so on until the tree finally perishes.

In Wintermark, these shields are often roughly hewn and only crudely shaped, in contrast to the usual skill of the nation's artisans. This are a memorial to King Alberic, who fought off an ogre chieftain with only a stout club as a weapon and a length of log as a shield.They bear Feresh, the Rune of Majesty, to improve the shieldbearer's resilience to the hardships of battle.

However in other lands, an Oakheart Shield is often marked with a rune such as Tykonus, or decorated with images of strength, permanence and endurance such as mountains, horses, oak trees and the like. The heavily armoured cataphracts of Highguard favour these shields, bearing their chapter emblem or the iconography of their favoured virtue. Highborn artisans prefer a steel base to the shield, alloyed with weltsilver and polished with ambergelt, calling them Stoneblood Shields, influenced by the Highborn saying "Wood burns. Stone endures."

The Iron Defender is an artefact Oakheart Shield, crafted by the Imperial Orc artisan Bloodcrow Yargol, for use by The Throne. Commissioned by Irontide Rad, the shield itself is one of the great shields used by the Irontide orcs. It is said to bear a reminder that The Throne must strive to protect the orcish citizens of the Empire, as well as the more populous human citizens. The first Throne to bear it into battle was Imperatrix Lisabetta.

Rules

  • Form: Talisman. Takes the form of a full-sized shield. You cannot make a magic buckler. You must be wielding this shield to use its magical properties.
  • Requirement: You must have the shield skill to bond to this item.
  • Effect: You gain one additional rank of both the fortitude skill and the endurance skill.
  • Materials: Crafting an Oakheart Shield requires five ingots of weltsilver and seven measures of ambergelt. It takes one month to make one of these items.

"In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,
foe-faced Suaq-scout, proud Steinr-line, Kallavasi-wise.
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked,
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted.

Stealth-skirting news-bringers, eyes and ears of thanes-all,
told of onrushing hoard, uncountable enemy, nemesis.
Light-armoured, swift-moving, never seen, death-bringing,
nights'-friends, coats ink-marked with foe-blood.

Battle-brawned spear-ranks, stood hard against orc-threat,
sword-girt, mail-clad, rich in Courage, brave banner-bearers.
Serried-standing, heroes stepping forward, calling defiance,
celebrated in song, hard-faced, proud-helmed, shield-stern.

Wise-counselling storm-crows, oath-marking heart-boldening
moving along lines orc-facing, ritual-weaving shamen.
Not fighters, yet death-Loyal, with battle-magics staff-striking,
then weapons-taking, in death's knot, in last ditch standing.

Bolstered three-ring strength of mind, with strength of craft,
die-harder, bleed-longer, healer-waiting warriors all.
Outlasting other-men, heroes-all, yet for death-hall heading,
greater-hearted lines of graves-unmarked in staunch resistance.

In Skarsind, in Wintermark, in our land now gone,
foe-faced proud Steinr-line, Suaq-scout, Kallavasi-wise.
By shield-smith all-aided, in ranks banner-marked,
ambergelt-shining, weltsilver-gilt, oak-hearted."