Heavy Helmet
Rank: A
Type: Head
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The helm is a simple piece of armor, providing heavy yet over-protection to the larger part of the head down until just under the user's jaw line. Comprised mainly of sheeted steel reinforced by metallic plates, it's design is meant to protect the user from the toughest of blows.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo
Heavy Avendil
Rank: A
Type: Neck
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The avendail is a thick layering of mail the user can place upon their neck in order to protect from attacks aimed at said area. Heavy but durable, it provides excellent protection against a variety of attacks.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo
Heavy Brigandine
Rank: A
Type: Upper Body
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: The brigandine is a form of body armor meant to keep the user's torso free of harm. It is a steel breastplate lined with small oblong steel plates and sturdy leather riveted to the fabric, able to withstand anything.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo
Heavy Gauntlets
Rank: A
Type: Hands & Arms
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: Gauntlets provided defense for the arms, with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm and hand as well. Gauntlets exist in many forms, mostly comprised of mail and fully-articulated plate armor, all depending on the user's style.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each
Heavy Boots
Rank: A
Type: Feet
Limit: Taijutsu Primaries
Description: These standard boots provide heavy protection for the user's feet by covering the appendage completely in the strong material.
Cost: 20,000 Ryo each
Buckler
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 30 inch diameter / Circular
Description: The buckler is a small, round shield gripped in the fist. Generally used as a companion weapon in hand-to-hand combat, this Protectorate is useful due to its maneuverability, as well as its overall control. Although its small size makes it poor protection against projectile weaponry, it makes up by being light and easy to handle, useful in deflecting from an opponent's and attacking in the same stroke.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo
Kite Shield
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 3 ft. x 1 ft. / Triangular
Description: The kite shield comes either in the form of a reverse teardrop shape or later on, flat-topped. The tapering point extended down to either a distinct or rounded point. Believed to be an evolution of the simple round shield purely to guard one whole flank of a rider when in combat, the shield gained popularity as it allowed them to guard their foreleg when in a mêlée. It was either flat in section, or featured a gradual curve, to better fit the contour of the human torso, much in the style of a scutum.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo
Escutcheon
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 2 ft. x 4 t. / Polygon
Description: The escutcheon shape is based on the medieval shields that were used by knights in combat. Although heavy, the shield itself is highly reliable, and an effortless carry for those gifted with raw physical strength.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo
Scutum
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 2 ft. x 4 t. / Rectangular
Description: The scutum consists of a convex surface made of two planks glued together, the outer surface being then covered first with canvas and then with calf-skin. Its upper and lower rims are strengthened by an iron edging which protects it from descending blows and from injury when rested on the ground. It also has an iron boss fixed to it which turns aside the most formidable blows of stones, pikes, and heavy missiles in general.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo
Aegis Shield
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 60 inch diameter / Circular
Description: The aegis is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or the holder of a protective shield signifying the same. The wearing of the aegis and its contents show sponsorship, protection, or authority derived from yet a higher source or deity. The name has been extended to many other entities, and the concept of a protective shield is found in other mythologies, while its form varies across sources.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo
Retractable Shield
Rank: C, B, A
Dimensions: 20 inch diameter / Circular
Description: A slightly more advanced Protectorate, the retractable shield is a gauntlet-based weapon, proving shielding defense through a sudden shield fanning open from the very gauntlet. Snapping out within seconds, this shield, although small, is excellent in hosting secret defense, as well blocking off standard weaponry.
Cost: 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 Ryo