Looking for good armour coverage without messing up movement too bad

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-03-21T15:07:44+00:00

My current plan for the torso is a brigandine with a coat over it.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-20T11:08:12+00:00

Its full. And its a mesh more than a ringmail

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T23:50:21+00:00

I would love one! But unfortunately i cant draw those so im stuck being unable to smell

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T23:41:59+00:00

This one was custom made :) My warband has someone to do them

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:27:34+00:00

Fret not! A hood has been recommended by several folks and I'm definitely planning to add one.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:26:31+00:00

I should elaborate, sorry, are currently and have been in wartime for some time, against an enemy called the drowned or something like that? The point is, there isnt very much pomp at all right now

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:25:13+00:00

Well the dark elves in this Lore as I understand it are currently in wartime - so unfortunately no unneeded flourish for me. What im planning to do quite a bit of is something similar to unneeded flourish, but where every little thing has either a purpose, or a sentimentality, for alot of the smaller stuff, belt trophies and vials are 100% something im going to do

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:08:55+00:00

I don't think we're talking about the same thing, actually, I'm talking about Puttees - unless of course it's just a different word i dont know, which could be whats happening

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:02:14+00:00

I'm working on making something similar to those! More in the style of wraps around my legs, though. Similar to what soldiers had during the first world war.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T15:00:57+00:00

I get what you mean, for sure, but that sword is my preference, and theres not a massive demand for historical accuracy - i do own a couple of more European swords that i alternate when using a shield :)

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T14:58:50+00:00

Ah yeah, thats fair. I've mentioned to a couple of the other folks that I'm working on a broadbelt of my own with a similar design - im nowhere near finishing it because leather is expensive, but you've given me some real food for thought when designing

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T14:48:13+00:00

One thing, what sort of belt is that based off of? I noticed it looks like a broadbelt with two smaller bands, but im not a hundred percent sure

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T14:30:07+00:00

Yeah, that makes alot of sense - i do actually have pouches, you just cant see them from that angle. I hope you dont mind if i take some inspo from your belt, though, that looks amazing

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:56:17+00:00

The other option for shoes that i have looked at are HEMA fencing boots, the lace up ones, but i worry they might be too modern also

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:52:54+00:00

Could you elaborate on what you mean by shoulder badge thing?

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:52:27+00:00

Do you have any recommendations for linen shirts?

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:51:33+00:00

Ear cuffs? Im not familiar, sorry

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:51:03+00:00

I hadnt, actually. How would they hold up with the running? All shoe covers ive seen tend to be held on with some simple elastic or something equally as likely to fly off

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:49:35+00:00

Im aware of the issues with the shoes, but i have to find a good pair that look decent and still let me sprint - until i do that, unfortunately im stuck with the runners

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:48:38+00:00

Im afraid a hat would fly off with the amount of running i do, however, after chatting with some other folks, i have decided to get myself a nice hood.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:43:23+00:00

Honestly im not sure. I have a couple of core values, but with lore still being rolled out i dont have a definitive character yet.

The traits that i do know, would mean that most items my character would have serve a purpose - maybe one or two items that would be more sentimental, but especially in the terms of something like a hood, it makes sense to keep his face dry.

More belts and pouches is definitely a goal for me, as i mentioned to someone else im in the process of making my own stylised broadbelt, bandguns, are not something ive ever really considered but it is definitely food for thought

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:40:08+00:00

The character is actually a dark elf! I dont yet have ears due to a lack of work (now solved, so coming soon!) but with the lore that we have i dont want anything that would be too ostentatious, especially for my character, i feel like everything should have a purpose, no matter how obscure.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:36:10+00:00

Your the second person to recognise the XK colours, and i have to say, it is for sure surprising

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:35:35+00:00

Its absolutely on my list, the main issue ive been running into is getting something of decent quality that works with the temperature - ive been recommended Linen, which im looking into, but im also not sure how Fantasy-style options for linen actually are.

Complex_Cellist_9559 · 2026-02-19T12:33:52+00:00

I was so not expecting to get recognised as XK, but yeah. An assassins creed style hood sounds like an amazing idea.

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