Leather

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Leather armor is a cheap and less effective alternative to chain or plate armor. Most leather armor consists of a tough leather shirt or leggings dipped in wax and hardened (a process called courboulli). Leather armor offers the same protection as reinforced clothing, such as a heavy jacket. Historically, knights without a liege or who served a destitute master wore the armor because they could afford nothing better. Some squires and peasants who were expected to fight were allowed to bear leather armor into battle.

• Today, a character can purchase this armor over the Internet or at Renaissance festivals.

Some vanity outlets sell a stronger version of leather armor. This armor consists of leather scales or leather strips riveted over one another, making the armor tougher. Such riveted leather is sometimes called lamellar or hard leather.

Leather

• Rating 1 versus General
• Rating 0 versus Ballistic
• Strength 2
• Defense –1
• Speed 0
• Resources Cost: 1

Hard Leather

• Rating 2 versus General
• Rating 0 versus Ballistic
• Strength 2
• Defense –1
• Speed 0
• Resources Cost: 2

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