A detailed guide to the cunstruction of arms and armor for the experienced blacksmith.
Reference manual needed: The Guide to Blacksmithing
Required
ON SIZING AND ARMOR Some types of armor must be sized to your client. There are three sizes of armor: Small, Medium, and Large. Some races cn wear more than one size of armor.
Barbarians, Ogres, and Trolls wear large armor.
Barbarians, Elves, Erudites, Half-Elves, and Humans wear medium armor.
Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, and Halflings wear small armor.
BANDED ARMOR Each piece of Banded Armor can be sized to a small, medium or large client.
The size of the armor is determined by the Mold used.
Each section of Banded Armor requires a Sheet of Metal and a Mold appropriate to that section of the body. Each also requies a flask of water to cool it.
Belts, Cloaks, Helms, Masks, Mantles, and Sleeves require 2 Sheets of Metal.
Leggins, and Mail require 3 Sheets of Metal.
(SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE)