Weapons & armour - Revision history

Dre at 19:52, 12 July 2026

2026-07-12T19:52:05Z

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	*'''You can push with a shield, but you cannot shield barge another character'''		*'''You can push with a shield, but you cannot shield barge another character'''

	Any character can use a buckler, a small shield up to 16 inches in diameter. If you have the shield skill then you can use a larger shield. The maximum dimensions for a shield are based on the shape, listed in the table below.		Any character can use a buckler - a small shield up to 16 inches in diameter. If you have the shield skill then you can use a larger shield. The maximum dimensions for a shield are based on the shape, listed in the table below.

	A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand to protect the wearer. A shield that is simply strapped to the body does not protect the wearer. All blows that strike a slung shield are considered to hit the character wearing it.		A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand to protect the wearer. A shield that is simply strapped to the body does not protect the wearer. All blows that strike a slung shield are considered to hit the character wearing it.
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	For ~~Kite~~ and ~~Heater~~ shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a ~~Tower~~ shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please ~~email~~ a photo of shield along with its dimensions to [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk the rules team].		For kite- and heater-shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please e-mail a photo of the shield along with its dimensions to [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk the rules team].

	If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.		If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.

Emmanovi: /* Shields */ sp

2026-07-12T19:50:26Z

Shields: sp

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	For Kite and Heater shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a Tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please email a photo of shield along with ~~it's~~ dimensions to [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk the rules team]		For Kite and Heater shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a Tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please email a photo of shield along with its dimensions to [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk the rules team].

	If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.		If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.

Graemej: /* Shields */

2026-07-12T18:52:59Z

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	For Kite and Heater shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a Tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please email a photo of shield along with it's dimensions to rules@profounddecisions.co.uk		For Kite and Heater shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a Tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please email a photo of shield along with it's dimensions to [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk the rules team]

	If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.		If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.

Graemej: /* Shields */

2026-07-12T18:51:35Z

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	==Shields==		==Shields==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Shield Shapes.PNG\|align=right\|width=~~200~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Shield Shapes.PNG\|align=right\|width=400}}
	*'''Any character can use a buckler up to 16” in diameter'''		*'''Any character can use a buckler up to 16” in diameter'''
	*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''		*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''

Graemej: /* Shields */

2026-07-12T18:51:22Z

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	==Shields==		==Shields==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Cambion and~~ Shield.~~jpg~~\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Shield Shapes.PNG\|align=right\|width=200}}
	*'''Any character can use a buckler up to 16” in diameter'''		*'''Any character can use a buckler up to 16” in diameter'''
	*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''		*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''
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			For Kite and Heater shaped shields, we compare your shield to the length of a Tower shield. As a rule of thumb, you must be losing at least as much area from the first 40" of the shield (in red) as you gain from the point of the shield in the last 8" (in green). If you're in any doubt, and for unusual shield shapes, please email a photo of shield along with it's dimensions to rules@profounddecisions.co.uk

	If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.		If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.

Graemej: /* Shields */

2026-07-12T18:50:20Z

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	==Shields==		==Shields==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cambion and Shield.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Cambion and Shield.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	*'''Any character can use a buckler up to ~~15” (40 cm)~~ in diameter'''		*'''Any character can use a buckler up to 16” in diameter'''
	*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''		*'''A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand'''
	*'''Characters with the shield skill can use larger shields'''		*'''Characters with the shield skill can use larger shields'''
	*'''You can push with a shield, but you cannot shield barge another character'''		*'''You can push with a shield, but you cannot shield barge another character'''

	Any character can use a buckler, a small shield up to 15 inches in diameter. If you have the shield skill then you can use a larger shield. The maximum dimensions for a shield are based on the shape, listed in the table below.		Any character can use a buckler, a small shield up to 16 inches in diameter. If you have the shield skill then you can use a larger shield. The maximum dimensions for a shield are based on the shape, listed in the table below.

	A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand to protect the wearer. A shield that is simply strapped to the body does not protect the wearer. All blows that strike a slung shield are considered to hit the character wearing it.		A shield must be gripped by a handle held in the hand to protect the wearer. A shield that is simply strapped to the body does not protect the wearer. All blows that strike a slung shield are considered to hit the character wearing it.
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	! Shield Type !! Max Dimensions		! Shield Type !! Max Dimensions
	\|-		\|-
	\| Buckler\|\| 15" ~~(40cm)~~ diameter		\| Buckler\|\| 16" diameter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Round shield\|\| 40" ~~(1m)~~ diameter		\| Round shield\|\| 40" diameter
	\|-		\|-
	\| Tower shield\|\| 40" by 24" ~~(1m by 60cm)~~		\| Tower shield\|\| 40" by 24"
	\|-		\|-
	\| Kite/Heater shield\|\| 48" by 24" ~~(1.2m by 60cm)~~		\| Kite/Heater shield\|\| 48" by 24"
	\|}		\|}
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	If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.		If you are standing still or walking slowly then you may hold a shield out and push with it. You are not allowed to shield barge other characters; you must not run, shield first, into another character for safety reasons.

	==Armour==		==Armour==
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Armour coverage.png\|align=right\|caption=Armour needs to add up to one alongside torso coverage to grant additional hits\|width=200\|title=Art provided by Daisy Prout}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Armour coverage.png\|align=right\|caption=Armour needs to add up to one alongside torso coverage to grant additional hits\|width=200\|title=Art provided by Daisy Prout}}</div>

Hailmur at 15:30, 27 October 2025

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	A character can cause a point of damage with an implement, but they cannot be used with the heroic skills [[Heroic skills#Cleaving Strike\|cleaving strike]], [[Heroic skills#Mortal Blow\|mortal blow]] or [[Heroic skills#Mighty Strikedown\|mighty strikedown]].		A character can cause a point of damage with an implement, but they cannot be used with the heroic skills [[Heroic skills#Cleaving Strike\|cleaving strike]], [[Heroic skills#Mortal Blow\|mortal blow]] or [[Heroic skills#Mighty Strikedown\|mighty strikedown]].

	Implements come in three broad classifications; wands, rods, and staves. Any character with the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill can wield a wand or rod effectively, but the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|Battle Mage]] skill is needed to wield a staff.		Implements come in three broad classifications: wands, rods, and staves. Any character with the [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] skill can wield a wand or rod effectively, but the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|Battle Mage]] skill is needed to wield a staff.

	Although any magician may choose to use a wand or rod as an implement, some magical enchantments can only be placed on wands and some can only be placed on rods.		Although any magician may choose to use a wand or rod as an implement, some [[magic items\|magical enchantments]] can only be placed on wands and some can only be placed on rods.

	===Wands===		===Wands===

Hailmur: /* Mage Armour */

2025-07-16T21:54:44Z

Mage Armour

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	Mage armour is a magical talisman that protects you against harm but allows you to cast spells and perform rituals. The talisman is made up of several pieces fitted to the wearer's body to protect them. The parts of the talisman superficially resemble pieces of armour, but armour that is ornate and ceremonial rather than practical. They are often decorated with runes, crystals, gems, or other magical accoutrements and it is clear that the armour protects the wearer through magic rather than by physically deflecting blows.		Mage armour is a magical talisman that protects you against harm but allows you to cast spells and perform rituals. The talisman is made up of several pieces fitted to the wearer's body to protect them. The parts of the talisman superficially resemble pieces of armour, but armour that is ornate and ceremonial rather than practical. They are often decorated with runes, crystals, gems, or other magical accoutrements and it is clear that the armour protects the wearer through magic rather than by physically deflecting blows.

	Mage armour provides the wearer with two additional hits. Mage armour does not protect against CLEAVE or IMPALE. To qualify the ~~talisman~~ must include three of the following items including at least one of the first three items on the list:		Mage armour provides the wearer with two additional hits. Mage armour does not protect against CLEAVE or IMPALE. To qualify, the mage armour must include three of the following items including at least one of the first three items on the list:

	* Pauldrons (shoulders)		* Pauldrons (shoulders)
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	* Greaves (lower legs)		* Greaves (lower legs)

	The items must be substantial and cover a significant portion of the area but it is possible to use a single pauldron, greave, or vambrace if appropriate for the costume.		The items must be substantial and cover a significant portion of the area, but it is possible to use a single pauldron, greave, or vambrace if appropriate for the costume.

	You must have the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|Battle Mage]] skill to wear and use mage armour. Although mage armour is magical in nature, any character with the battle mage skill is assumed to have access to a suit of mage armour, in the same way a warrior has access to a suit of mundane armour.		You must have the [[Magical_skills#Battle_Mage\|Battle Mage]] skill to wear and use mage armour. Although mage armour is magical in nature, any character with the battle mage skill is assumed to have access to a suit of mage armour, in the same way a warrior has access to a suit of mundane armour.

	Mage armour can be made out of any real world material, provided you try to make as clear as possible that your character is wearing magical protection and not mundane armour.		Mage armour can be made out of any real-world material, provided you try to make as clear as possible that your character is wearing magical protection and not mundane armour.
	{{Core Rule Links}}		{{Core Rule Links}}
	* [[Weapon checking]]		* [[Weapon checking]]

Dre at 16:46, 20 April 2025

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	All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions [[weapon checking]] team before they are used at our events. They check every item to ensure that the design, construction and condition of it is suitable for use at our events. If they are not satisfied that an item is safe for use then you must secure the item in the OOC area and may not use it at the event.		All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions [[weapon checking]] team before they are used at our events. They check every item to ensure that the design, construction and condition of it is suitable for use at our events. If they are not satisfied that an item is safe for use then you must secure the item in the OOC area and may not use it at the event.

	Some phys-reps of ~~weaposn~~ are ~~inappopriate~~ for use in Empire - for example muskets or ~~batleths~~ are not allowed. Some phys-reps can be used but are [[Costume#Look_and_Feel\|less appropriate]] for the game - such as a flaming sword or a crystal mace. The look and feel brief for each nation gives advice on the best phys-reps to use for your character where possible. The [[costume]] page provides more detail on kit that is not allowed or better avoided and explains how the limitations work in practice.		Some phys-reps of weapons are inappropriate for use in Empire - for example muskets or bat'leths are not allowed. Some phys-reps can be used but are [[Costume#Look_and_Feel\|less appropriate]] for the game - such as a flaming sword or a crystal mace. The look and feel brief for each nation gives advice on the best phys-reps to use for your character where possible. The [[costume]] page provides more detail on kit that is not allowed or better avoided and explains how the limitations work in practice.
	===Daggers===		===Daggers===
	*'''Must be between 8” and 24” long'''		*'''Must be between 8” and 24” long'''

Matt at 16:23, 20 April 2025

2025-04-20T16:23:16Z

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	*'''Some categories require you to use a set grip to fight with the weapon'''		*'''Some categories require you to use a set grip to fight with the weapon'''
	* '''All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions weapon checking team'''		* '''All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions weapon checking team'''
			* '''Some phys-reps are inappropriate for use in Empire, please check the costume guidelines before you buy'''

	There are six basic weapon categories in Empire. Any character can wield a dagger or a one‑handed weapon but they must purchase the [[Combat skills#Weapon master\|Weapon Master]] skill to use anything larger. Weapon categories are also important for [[Magic_items#Weapons\|enchantments]].		There are six basic weapon categories in Empire. Any character can wield a dagger or a one‑handed weapon but they must purchase the [[Combat skills#Weapon master\|Weapon Master]] skill to use anything larger. Weapon categories are also important for [[Magic_items#Weapons\|enchantments]].
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	All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions [[weapon checking]] team before they are used at our events. They check every item to ensure that the design, construction and condition of it is suitable for use at our events. If they are not satisfied that an item is safe for use then you must secure the item in the OOC area and may not use it at the event.		All weapons, bows, arrows, shields and armour, must be checked by a member of the Profound Decisions [[weapon checking]] team before they are used at our events. They check every item to ensure that the design, construction and condition of it is suitable for use at our events. If they are not satisfied that an item is safe for use then you must secure the item in the OOC area and may not use it at the event.

			Some phys-reps of weaposn are inappopriate for use in Empire - for example muskets or batleths are not allowed. Some phys-reps can be used but are [[Costume#Look_and_Feel\|less appropriate]] for the game - such as a flaming sword or a crystal mace. The look and feel brief for each nation gives advice on the best phys-reps to use for your character where possible. The [[costume]] page provides more detail on kit that is not allowed or better avoided and explains how the limitations work in practice.
	===Daggers===		===Daggers===
	*'''Must be between 8” and 24” long'''		*'''Must be between 8” and 24” long'''