Armor Rules

Wearing armor gives a character armor points, if they have purchased the Armor Skill. Armor points are determined by the type of armor worn and the location of the armor.

Light leather is considered Light Armor.

Heavy/hardened leather, chainmail, and brigidine are considered Medium armor.

Platemail is considered Heavy armor.

Below are the number of points each type of armor gives in each potential location. The Torso points are awarded for armor that covers the chest or back, if it covers both, the points are doubled. There are thirteen appendages that can be armored and each receives the points listed below depending on the type of armor worn. The appendages include the head, each upper arm, each lower arm, each hand, each thigh, each calf, and each foot.