Difference between revisions of "Gambeson (V7)"

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See [[Padded Cloth]] [[Image:AB0143.jpg|thumb|Example of an 'Arming Coat']]  
 
See [[Padded Cloth]] [[Image:AB0143.jpg|thumb|Example of an 'Arming Coat']]  
 
===From the [[Rulebook]]===
 
===From the [[Rulebook]]===
(sometimes referred to as an arming coat) resembles a quilted, close fitting tunic that minimally extends from the thighs of an individual to their elbows, excluding their head and neck. If worn under any type of [[Chainmail]], the wearer will receive a +1 bonus to the area that the chain mail covers. The gambeson may not be modified to increase this value. A gambeson must be the equivalent of at least quilted cloth with cotton batting padding in between the layers, and must cover the entire area of the hit location under the chain in order to grant a bonus.
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(sometimes referred to as an arming coat) resembles a quilted, close fitting [[tunic]] that minimally extends from the thighs of an individual to their elbows, excluding their head and neck. If worn under any type of [[Chainmail]], the wearer will receive a +1 bonus to the area that the chain mail covers. The gambeson may not be modified to increase this value. A gambeson must be the equivalent of at least quilted cloth with cotton batting padding in between the layers, and must cover the entire area of the hit location under the chain in order to grant a bonus.
 
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Also known as: Aketon, acton, arming coat, auqueton, gambeson, hacketon, haqueton, pannzar, vapntreiyu, wambais, wambesium, or wambs. A leather garment worn under armor is called a [[Buff Coat]]
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===Links===
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambeson Gambeson on Wikipedia]
 
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[[Category:Torso Armor]]

Revision as of 23:13, 15 December 2009

A type of Armor

See Padded Cloth

Example of an 'Arming Coat'

From the Rulebook

(sometimes referred to as an arming coat) resembles a quilted, close fitting tunic that minimally extends from the thighs of an individual to their elbows, excluding their head and neck. If worn under any type of Chainmail, the wearer will receive a +1 bonus to the area that the chain mail covers. The gambeson may not be modified to increase this value. A gambeson must be the equivalent of at least quilted cloth with cotton batting padding in between the layers, and must cover the entire area of the hit location under the chain in order to grant a bonus.

Would you like to know more?

Also known as: Aketon, acton, arming coat, auqueton, gambeson, hacketon, haqueton, pannzar, vapntreiyu, wambais, wambesium, or wambs. A leather garment worn under armor is called a Buff Coat

Links