Arts and Sciences

Weapons

Materials

• Weapon Core
• Weapon Foam
• Weapon Cover
• Weapon Grip
• Bonding and Glue

Construction

• Short Sword Construction (Blue)
• Mace Construction (Blue)
• Flail Construction (Blue)
• Axe Construction (Blue)
• Great Sword Construction (Red)
• Hammer Construction (Red)
• Spear Construction (Green)
• Dagger Construction (Green)
• Rock Construction (White)
• Javelin Construction (Yellow)
• Arrow Construction (yellow)
• Shield Construction
• Crossguard Construction
• Hilt Construction

Garb (Clothing)

While participation in battlegames typically requires an attempt be made to dress in historical/tolkeinesque costume or garb, first-time participants are usually loaned a basic t-tunic or tabard by their local group until they can acquire thier own. After attending the first few practices or events it is encouraged that members either purchase or make thier own set of garb. Between realms and units one may find some groups more or less focused on garb and characterization versus the actual competative fighting aspect of Dagorhir, however there persists a commonly agreed upon standard of minimum effort made toward a "medieval fantasy" aesthetic at most major events. Generally it is most cost effective for individuals to sew garb at home than purchase it, however established merchants who cater specifically to Dagorhirrims' needs offer renowned craftsmanship for agreeable prices and play a vital role in any events merchanting and overall success from season to season. Learning a craft is oftentimes rewarding in itself and over the years Dagorhirrim have compiled some tried and true tutorials on how to make great garb.

• Tunics and legwear
• Footwear
• Belts, hats, accessories
• Hot and inclement weather
• Merchants

Armor

Protective armor that meets requirements outlined in the MoA offers in-game combat benefits at the cost of encumberance and mobility to varrying degrees. While some armor worn may be more encumbering and restrictive than other types of armor they all provide the exact same level of in-game protection. Thicker vegetable-tanned peices of "tooling" leather are used to construct most peices of armor. More supple leathers are faced/backed with metal plates/scales to make coats-of-plates and brigandine type armors, while the ubiquitous "ninja brig" consists of several layers of thinner leather sewn or riveted together which meet minimum thickness. Common metal armors worn include shirts and coifs of maille, helmets, breastplates, and greaves.

Leather Armor

Armor made from vegetable-tanned leather must meet a minimum thickness of 3/16" or 12oz. Nominally this is measured at about 4.8 mm using calipers. Leather suppliers such as Tandy, Weaver, and Springfield offer "armor/sole" bends which work great for making armor. While any sort of leather layered together will technically meet criteria for armor, it is generally frowned upon. The rule of thumb is if it looks like armor it shall be inspected as such. At this time rawhide is not considered leather armor, however event heralds will have final say.

Metal Armor

Armor made from metal comes in two basic varieties: woven links of maille and plates of varying sizes. By far the most common are coats and shirts of maille, which offer a good protection/encumbrance payoff. Plates of metal sheet attached to a textile or leather shell ala "coat of plates" is also quite common, but tends to be a little heavier. A classic full plate harness would likewise fall under this category but is not as common.