Scale Armor

Scale armor is heavy protection with a distinctive appearance, worn in Elaria by experienced defenders or members of an important guard. Its individual pieces may bear the emblem of a workshop, family, or place of service. It can have its own story, such as recalling a long defense of a city, while remaining ordinary armor.

Its high physical defense bonus comes with a substantial strength requirement. A hero should choose protection they can actually use, rather than simply the highest available number. Do not automatically add movement penalties or elemental protection that are not listed. The armor's appearance allows striking visual designs, but its effect in play remains governed by the exact entry.

The catalog lists the type as "heavy" and the base physical defense bonus (PDEF) as +4. Required Strength is STR8. The price is 12 gp. Final defense also depends on the hero's attributes and the rules for the equipment in use. This armor's protective value alone grants no additional bonus to magical defense.