The World of Teréth End - Equipment & Money

"The space beyond is lit only by what light enters through the doorway.  The far side of the chamber is shadowy which explains, in part, why you don't see his shape at first.  A moment later his form comes into view; a massive Uren sitting on three (maybe more) chairs sits before you.  Legs like pillars splay over the chairs from beneath his monstrous body.  Giant hands mounted on the end of tree trunk arms and bearish shoulders hold a slim ceramic vase.  The creautre smiles pleasantly as you enter.  When he speaks you find his voice deep and resonant and engaging.

"`From Taládan,' he says appreciatively.  `Late empire porcelain, intricate brushwork, good condition, a fine vessel' he says glancing from the vase to yourself.  `What would you pay for such a piece? Five, six thousand?'  He smiles.  `If you could, you would be cheating me.'  He sets the piece down reverently in a blanket-lined crate, before collecting himself back onto his chairs.  `I don't get many callers asking for me by name.'  He nods his head, which more slides into the confines of his neck and chin, rather than making an independent motion.  `Worron said you had something of a, personal nature to discuss?' "

Oth. Fourteen. 29 Jun 1995

The Armorer

• Post-Dekàlan Armor
• Dekàlan Armor

Post-Dekàlan Armor

Post-Dekàlan Uren society has not developed heavy battle armor (i.e. field plate, calvary plate, etc.) as found in some other cultures and races.  While most soldiers wear light armor and shields, wealthy thardram have been known to don chain and platemail.  The type of armor worn by a person directly reflects a carefully maintained social rank.  People found wearing prestigious armor who are not appropriately ranked in the society, are punished for their presumptuousness and the insult upon their betters.  Punishment usually includes humiliation and imprisonment.

Though the armor in the tables below are listed by period, not all of the armor listed therein was available during all times included in that period.

Note:  Armor ratings are based on the "Chivalry & Sorcery: The Rebirth" system (see C&S:CRp1:92-94) and the "Dungeons & Dragons: Players Handbook" (see PHBp104).  All prices are listed in Dekàlan Audàra (d).  Gold prices should be adjusted by region accordingly.

Though many kinds of armor can be found and purchased in Azálari, very few kinds are practical in the desert climate.  Most desert warriors cover themselves in large wraps and hoods to protect themselves from the blazing desert sun and blowing sands.

Table 1-1a: Azálari Armor, 1st-7th Cent. DR

	Cost	Armor	Max Dex	Check Pen.	Spell Failure	Speed		Wt.
Headgear
Quilted Hood	80d	+1*						1 lb
Leather Hood	336d	+2*						1 lb
Light Armor
Quilt Surcoat	480d+	+1	+8	0	5%	30 ft	20 ft	5 lb
Leather Tunic	720d+	+2	+6	0	10%	30 ft	20 ft	3.5 lb
Arming Doublet	960d+	+2	+6	0	5%	30 ft	30 ft	8.5 lb
Cuirbolli Cuirass	2880d	+3	+5	-1	15%	30 ft	20 ft	9 lb
Reinforced Cuirbolli	7200d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	19 lb
Medium Armor
Hide Armor	1584d	+3	+4	-3	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Ringmail Tunic	5240d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Shields
Buckler, Rimmed	432d	+1		-1	5%			5 lb
Buckler, Reinforced	600d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Wood	480d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Reinforced	1200d	+1		-1	5%			12 lb
Shield, Wood	720d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Hide	960d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Reinforced	1152d	+2		-2	15%			16 lb

Most post-Dekàlan armors are made for use in temperate areas.

Table 1-1b: Candàlan, Ildûni, Othic, Taládan, Zyrrn Armor, 1st-7th Cent. DR

	Cost	Armor	Max Dex	Check Pen.	Spell Failure	Speed		Wt.
Headgear
Quilted Hood	80d	+1*						1 lb
Leather Hood	336d	+2*						1 lb
Cuirbolli Helm	720d	+2*						2 lb
Chainmail Coif	864d	+5*						3 lb
Composite Helm	1152d	+7*						3 lb
Conical Helm	1440d	+6*						4 lb
Pot Helm	2880d	+8*						3.5 lb
Great Helm	3360d	+8*						5.5 lb
Light Armor
Quilt Surcoat	480d+	+1	+8	0	5%	30 ft	20 ft	5 lb
Leather Tunic	720d+	+2	+6	0	10%	30 ft	20 ft	3.5 lb
Arming Doublet	960d+	+2	+6	0	5%	30 ft	30 ft	8.5 lb
Cuirbolli Cuirass	2880d	+3	+5	-1	15%	30 ft	20 ft	9 lb
Reinforced Cuirbolli	7200d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	19 lb
Medium Armor
Hide Armor	1584d	+3	+4	-3	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Ringmail Tunic	5240d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Scalemail Cuirass	4800d	+4	+3	-4	20%	30 ft	20 ft	21 lb
Scalemail Hauberk	7200d	+4	+3	-5	30%	20 ft	15 ft	45 lb
Brigandine	5760d	+4	+2	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	13 lb
Chainmail Cuirass	5280d	+5	+4	-2	20%	30 ft	20 ft	23 lb
Chainmail Hauberk	7920d	+5	+4	-3	30%	20 ft	15 ft	49 lb
Platemail Cuirass	8400d	+5	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	24 lb
Plate Cuirass	9600d	+6	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	20 lb
Heavy Armor
Lamellar (Banded) Armor	9450d	+6	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	35 lb
Shields
Buckler, Rimmed	432d	+1		-1	5%			5 lb
Buckler, Reinforced	600d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Wood	480d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Reinforced	1200d	+1		-1	5%			12 lb
Shield, Wood	720d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Hide	960d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Reinforced	1152d	+2		-2	15%			16 lb
Heavy Kite Shield	1248d	+2		-2	15%			18 lb

In the tropics of Jadth it is necessary to account for heat and moisture when choosing an appropriate armor to wear.  The following armors have been adapted as best as possible to account for the climate.  Existing armor from other locations may be adjusted by skilled artisans to meet these criteria.  Armors that do not meet the necessary requirements halve their Maximum Dexterity Bonuses and double their Armor Check Penalties.

Table 1-1c: Jadthàri, Lanàdan, Panàthan Armor, 1st-7th Cent. DR

	Cost	Armor Bonus	Max Dex	Check Pen.	Spell Failure	Speed		Wt.
Headgear
Leather Hood	336d	+2*						1 lb
Light Armor
Leather Tunic	720d+	+2	+6	0	10%	30 ft	20 ft	3.5 lb
Cuirbolli Cuirass	2880d	+3	+5	-1	15%	30 ft	20 ft	9 lb
Reinforced Cuirbolli	7200d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	19 lb
Medium Armor
Hide Armor	1584d	+3	+4	-3	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Ringmail Tunic	5240d	+4	+3	-4	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Heavy Armor
Lamellar (Banded) Armor	9450d	+6	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	35 lb
Shields
Buckler, Rimmed	432d	+1		-1	5%			5 lb
Buckler, Reinforced	600d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Wood	480d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Reinforced	1200d	+1		-1	5%			12 lb
Shield, Wood	720d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Hide	960d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Reinforced	1152d	+2		-2	15%			16 lb

The mountain-dwelling followers of the war god Irul have historically been expert armorers and weaponsmiths.  Their products are generally of a higher quality than similar equipment found elsewhere.  For this reason, and the remoteness of Ummon, Ummòni armors regularly carry a much higher price than similar pieces made in the rest of the Old Empire.  The quality of the Ummòni craftsmen has been compared to the masterwork of the Dwürden.  Ummòni craftsmen take great pride in their work, and will refuse to sell anything of less than exquisite quality.

Table 1-1d: Ummòni Armor, 1st-7th Cent. DR

	Cost	Armor	Max Dex	Check Pen.	Spell Failure	Speed		Wt.
Headgear
Quilted Hood†	240d	+1*						1 lb
Leather Hood†	1008d	+2*						1 lb
Cuirbolli Helm†	2160d	+2*						2 lb
Chainmail Coif†	2592d	+5*						3 lb
Composite Helm†	3752d	+7*						3 lb
Conical Helm†	4320d	+6*						4 lb
Pot Helm†	5480d	+8*						3.5 lb
Great Helm†	5960d	+8*						5.5 lb
Light Armor
Quilt Surcoat	1440d+	+1	+8	0†	5%	30 ft	20 ft	5 lb
Leather Tunic	2160d+	+2	+6	0†	10%	30 ft	20 ft	3.5 lb
Arming Doublet	2880d+	+2	+6	0†	5%	30 ft	30 ft	8.5 lb
Cuirbolli Cuirass	5480d	+3	+5	0†	15%	30 ft	20 ft	9 lb
Reinforced Cuirbolli	9800d	+4	+3	-3†	20%	20 ft	15 ft	19 lb
Medium Armor
Ringmail Tunic	7840d	+4	+3	-3†	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Scalemail Cuirass	7400d	+4	+3	-3†	20%	30 ft	20 ft	21 lb
Scalemail Hauberk	9800d	+4	+3	-4†	30%	20 ft	15 ft	45 lb
Brigandine	8360d	+4	+2	-3†	25%	20 ft	15 ft	13 lb
Chainmail Cuirass	7880d	+5	+4	-1†	20%	30 ft	20 ft	23 lb
Chainmail Hauberk	10520d	+5	+4	-2†	30%	20 ft	15 ft	49 lb
Platemail Cuirass	11000d	+5	+3	-3†	25%	20 ft	15 ft	24 lb
Plate Cuirass	12200d	+6	+3	-3†	25%	20 ft	15 ft	20 lb
Heavy Armor
Lamellar (Banded) Armor	12050d	+6	+3	-3†	25%	20 ft	15 ft	35 lb
Field Plate	26600d	+7	+0	-6†	40%	20 ft	15 ft	40 lb
Shields
Buckler, Rimmed	1296d	+1		0†	5%			5 lb
Buckler, Reinforced	1800d	+1		0†	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Wood	1440d	+1		0†	5%			6 lb
Target Shield, Reinforced	1600d	+1		0†	5%			12 lb
Shield, Wood	2160d	+1		-1†	10%			7 lb
Shield, Hide	2880d	+1		-1†	10%			7 lb
Shield, Reinforced	3456d	+2		-1†	15%			16 lb
Heavy Kite Shield	3738d	+2		-1†	15%			18 lb

Dekàlan Armor

In the days of the Old Empire (referred to as the Early, Middle and Late Classical Period), soldiers were equipped much differently than in the present day (circa 653 DR).  To a large extent, armor was much lighter during this time as mobility was seen as being much more valuable to a footman than being able to absorb damage from an enemy's attacks.  The difference in armor was also related to the difference in fighting styles.  It is said that there are soldiers (and priests) that still study the old fighting styles of their Dekàlan ancestors.

Table 1-1e: Dekàlan Armor, Late Classical Period, 9th-13th Cent. HK

	Cost	Armor Bonus	Max Dex	Check Pen.	Spell Failure	Speed		Wt.
Headgear
Leather Hood	336d	+2*						1 lb
Open-faced Helm		+4*						3 lb
Light Armor
Leather Tunic	720d+	+2	+6	0	10%	30 ft	20 ft	3.5 lb
Cuirbolli Cuirass	2880d	+3	+5	-1	15%	30 ft	20 ft	9 lb
Medium Armor
Hide Armor	1584d	+3	+4	-3	20%	20 ft	15 ft	25 lb
Half-Lamellar	5300d	+5	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	30 lb
Lorica Segmenta	5300d	+5	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	30 lb
Heavy Armor
Lamellar (Banded) Armor	9450d	+6	+3	-4	25%	20 ft	15 ft	35 lb
Shields
Buckler, Rimmed	432d	+1		-1	5%			5 lb
Target Shield, Wood	480d	+1		-1	5%			6 lb
Shield, Wood	720d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Hide	960d	+1		-2	10%			7 lb
Shield, Heater	1200d	+2		-2	15%			12 lb
Tower Shield	1560d	na		-10	50%			18 lb

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Goods & Services

Equipment and services are divided by suppliers from which goods may be purchased

Apothecary
Arcanist
Armorer
Artist
Chandlery
Clothier
Glassmaker
Herald
Hideworker
Housing
Incomes
Innkeeper
Lapidarist
Lexigrapher
Litigant
Marketplace
Metalsmith
Mourner
Ostler
Potter
Presager
Procurer
Shipwright
Silversmith
Slaver
Tinkerer
Weaponsmith
Webster
Woodcrafter
Other

Coins

The coins of different realms are detailed with their exchange rates

Dekàlan
Dwürden - East
Dwürden - West
Elve - Nekruli
Ortori
Saranthi

Ref. PHB (Player's Handbook), © Wizards of the Coast; C&S:CR (Core Rules), © Britannia Game Designs, Ltd.