Le Ballet de l'Acier
Mail Shirt

Description

Item Price Weight
Mail Shirt 70 £ 6
Armor Location(s) Protected Damage Saved
Mail Shirt Chest, Flank, Both Arms 3 points

A mail shirt provides only one point of protection from attacks with blunt weapons, such as clubs or hammers.

Backstory

Mail was widely used for the manufacture of armor for centuries, but changes in weaponry and tactics made it less popular. It consists of small interlocking rings of iron or steel wire.

A mail shirt, also called a byrnie, may be worn under clothing; to do so during a duel is considered a serious breach of honor.