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'''Properties''': Most armors have one or more inherent properties. As follows: | '''Properties''': Most armors have one or more inherent properties. As follows: | ||
* ''Cloth'': The armor or shield is made out of a natural or synthetic fiber - often a cotton or wool, or more rarely an animal's hair or even a synthetic fiber. This armor is considered "natural" (except when made from synthetic fibers). | * ''Cloth'': The armor or shield is made out of a natural or synthetic fiber - often a cotton or wool, or more rarely an animal's hair or even a synthetic fiber. This armor is considered "natural" (except when made from synthetic fibers). | ||
| - | * ''Forearm'': The shield is forearm-mounted instead of hand-mounted; this allows you to freely use the hand it is attached to. However, attacks made with that hand are made at a -1 penalty due to the | + | * ''Forearm'': The shield is forearm-mounted instead of hand-mounted; this allows you to freely use the hand it is attached to. However, attacks made with that hand are made at a -1 penalty due to the added wight on the arm (negated if using a two-handed weapon). Forearm armors cannot be worn alongside gauntlets. |
* ''Leather'': The armor or shield is made out of animal skins that are hardened using oils and washing techniques. This armor is considered "natural" (except when made from the skins of Outsiders, or artificial leather-like materials). | * ''Leather'': The armor or shield is made out of animal skins that are hardened using oils and washing techniques. This armor is considered "natural" (except when made from the skins of Outsiders, or artificial leather-like materials). | ||
* ''Metal'': The armor or shield is made out of metal. Some classes may not be allowed to wear metal armor, and it is ''never'' considered "natural". | * ''Metal'': The armor or shield is made out of metal. Some classes may not be allowed to wear metal armor, and it is ''never'' considered "natural". | ||
