Ranger Bracers - Leather

“I held my breath as I watched her steady aim. Her movements as she placed the nock on the bowstring were graceful and subtle – like a hidden dance before the unnoticing prey. She had no ill will against her prey. No disdain nor malevolence. To her, it was just a means to serve her community. As the arrow darted off, the bowstring struck her woven leather bracers. She calmly brushed it off and gave me a calm smile. I, too, was struck.”

The Ranger Bracers from Epic Armoury are made of diagonally woven leather beneath a plain frame. Ornamented leather straps provide easy adjustment for a comfortable fit on the lower arm. The bracers are designed to be donned as part of the Ranger Complete Armour Set, but they can also be used independently or in combination with pieces from other armour designs.

As a squire, you are up before dawn serving your Master. You are expected to have your Master’s armour polished and ready at a moment’s notice. There isn’t a moment to yourself that isn’t being spent thinking about your work. Without your Master’s blessing, you’ll never become a Knight.

Only sparingly do you have the opportunity to train your actual knightly skills, however. What personal weapon you own, a single Squire Sword, is easy enough for you to wield as you practice your cuts. One day you will be a fearsome knight. For now, you must continue to work hard.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Squire Sword is a short latex-hybrid sword inspired by European medieval sidearms. The sword is 85 cm long and has a 70 cm straight double-edged blade with a central ridge. The crossguard curves toward the blade to trap incoming strikes, protecting a 10 cm detailed grip--cast and painted to look like real wood with metal embellishments.

Whether you are a squire training to become a knight or a common European soldier, this Squire Sword is our highest quality gear due to its impressive durability and detail. The blade is made from closed cell foam around a fibreglass core and finished with a strong latex coating, while the handle is a polyurethane foam cast that allows for greater detail and no maintenance. This hybrid model sword will make you confident in the safety and appeal of your weapon on the battlefield.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “knightly sword” or “arming sword”
• Designed so that the center of mass was closer to the hilt, improving its maneuverability
• Typically used with a shield or buckler

”Care for your equipment, and it will care for you.” Of the many maxims adventurers like to spew out, you’ve found that this saying has always resonated with you. It’s saved your life on a few occasions, after all.

Simple, sturdy, and reliable will win the day. Your Sword Belt, fastened securely at your waist, is all three of those things.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Sword Belt offers more versatility and support than a standard waist belt as a means to carry your sword. Using braided full-grain leather, this belt is both durable and attractive and is designed so that your sword’s weight will be more evenly distributed while resting on the hip. The belt strap is secured using a brass buckle around the waist, while a second leather strap hangs around the hip. This second strap is adjustable to the left or right hip, and features D-rings, hooks, and a brass loop as viable options from which to hang your scabbard or naked sword--whatever its size.

Made from top-grain leather and embellished with intricate braiding to give it a rugged look, this Sword Belt is a great addition to a variety of character costumes. This authentic looking belt and weapon holder will last for a long time with proper leather care.

HISTORY

• Double wrapped belts were especially popular during the medieval times
• Designed to balance the weight on both hips, creating a more comfortable fit

As you infiltrate the city, you pass by the gates completely unnoticed in your Altair Cowl. Had the guards known your intentions, you’d be hunted as a killer. Thankfully today no one knows that you have such a mission.

You find your target as he enters his hideout, two of his guards at his side. There might be a way to get inside without detection--and that’s when you spot the open window on the third floor. That won’t be too difficult to reach. Not for a skilled assassin such as you.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Cowl Altair is a shawl and hood for the most skilled rogues. Reaching from the shoulders to the ankles and made from soft, dyed cotton, this cowl is a fantastic layer to add to your costume. Move around crowded cities easily thanks to the attached hood, or wear it nonchalantly around the shoulders. Designed to look mysterious and sleek, the cowl is cut and sewn to sit comfortably while maintaining its shape.

When you need to soar like an eagle, or become a blade in the crowd, the Altair Cowl is perfect for your subtle needs. Secure the Cowl Altair by draping it around your shoulders--add a pin to keep in place.

INSPIRATION

• Style is inspired by the Assassin’s Creed video game series’ main characters
• Designed to fit multiple time periods when paired with other products

The Elves weren't the only worry one had in the forest. An experienced ranger could scale the trees and make nary a whisper. but perhaps most fearsome of all were the folks that didn't even bother to hide.
The Woodsmen knew that there was no point hiding in the tree branches when they could easily be removed at a distance and send their would be assailants plummeting to be broken by the forest floor below.

BEWARE THE WOODSMAN FOR HE STALKS THESE LANDS

The Epic Armoury Woodsman Throwing Axe is a coreless latex throwing weapon inspired by the throwing axes of the early migration period. The fearsome Frankish tribesmen were known for breaking the lines of the Roman legions by throwing these heavy-headed axes, splitting the legionaries’ shields to devastating effect. Epic Armoury’s version has a heavy one-edged blade shaped to look like a mundane garden-variety wood-grain decorated woodsman axe.

The Woodsman Throwing Axe is a throwing weapon with a flexible core that gives it heft and makes it capable to be used as a proper throwing axe, which is made from durable closed cell foam and finished with a strong latex coating, you can feel confident that your LARP weapon will provide the safety and appeal you want when crafting your kit.

HISTORY

• Historically used by the fearsome Frankish tribesmen against the Roman legions
• Heavy-headed axes would be thrown against the Romans, splitting shields and breaking their lines
• First hafted axe was created about 6,000 B.C. using birch-tar and raw-hide lashings to fix the blade to its handle

"I will yearn for your safe return," she whispered softly, her voice filled with sorrow. The melancholic rain dripping through the leafy canopy overhead provided the only response to our unspoken understanding. With a gentle touch, she traced the woven patterns of my shoulder armour, delicately placing a small rose into the weave. A symbol of love. Battles and conflicts lay ahead, but within this glade, time seemed to stand still, and I could have gladly lost myself in the depths of her eyes for an eternity."

The Ranger Shoulder Armour from Epic Armoury offers stylish shoulder protection from a combination of plain and diagonal-weaved leather pieces. Made of full-grain leather, it provides a smooth texture and sophisticated appearance. An adjustable braid-cord-piece connects the shoulder pieces with several spike-aglet strings used to attach the shoulder armour to a torso armour. The pieces are designed to pair perfectly with other items in the Ranger Complete Armour Set, but they can, if desired, also be applied to other types of torso armour.

The Epic Armoury Ranger Greaves are beautiful leather greaves designed to protect the calves. The armour is constructed from full-grain leather straps and weaved together to create a beautiful design beneath a full-grain leather frame. Sturdy full-grain leather straps and brass buckles secure the armor to the leg.

The sturdy stitching keeps the armour from deforming with excessive wear. This armour was made for our Ranger Armour Set but has a style that will fit with other Epic Armoury armour sets and almost any costuming combination.

“The deer gave her a resolute look. There was something otherworldly about it. The baron had paid her handsomely to bring him the head of the white hart, but she felt that there was something else to this story. The other rangers called her the best archer in the realm, and hundreds of deer had been hunted down by her skill and resolve. But better than most, she knew some arrows were best kept in the quiver. Thus she lowered her bow and nodded in respect. The hart returned the gesture, and a bond was formed. One that eventually would save her life.”

Epic Armoury’s Ranger Torso Armour is a chrome-tanned leather cuirass comprising a simple frame with a diagonal weave on the front and sides. The pieces are combined and adjusted with the ornamented strappings. The armour is designed to fit the other items of the Ranger Complete Armour Set, but with the tie-on system and creativity, it can be combined with pieces from different armour sets. A versatile armour well suited in settings inspired by Vikings, Celts or the mediaeval period of Europe.

“Firga smiled grimly, detached her left tasset and held it up for us to see the visible damage made by the beast. Fortunately, the Dire Scorpion wasn’t mature, but its tail poison was still corrosive enough to make amputation the only salvation against an agonising death. Firga then told us that one of her previous associate rangers had sold his armour tassets for a few tavern silver coins. Now he rested below the dust.”

The Ranger Tassets from Epic Armoury are characterised by a plain bottom piece under a diagonal leather weave. The tassets are easily attached to a torso armour or belt using straps and cotton strings with pointy brass aglets. This armour piece is part of the Ranger Complete Armour Set but can also be applied to other armour pieces for individual variation.

You are laughing too loud. You realize it must be scaring your enemy, because no one wants to face you on the frontline anymore. They think you are crazed. Maybe you are, because the adrenaline of being in a battle has left you feeling drunk with exhilaration.

If no one will come to you, it’s time to bring the fight to them! One poor soldier desperately strikes at you and you feel the thud of his sword against your RFB Fighter Bracers, but it hardly makes a scratch. You see the terror in his eyes as your laugh fills the field and you bring the strength of your axe down upon him.

You are Raynor Ironshood. Let them fear you. Let them all fear you.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ready-for-Battle Fighter Bracers are fancy leather bracers designed to protect the forearms. The armour is constructed from leather oblongs cut from chrome-tanned, plated leather, riveted with brass studs onto soft split-leather. The armour is secured to the arm by sturdy leather straps and iron buckles.

This armour is hemmed with additional soft split leather to keep the armour from deforming with excessive wear. The armour is fully interchangeable with other Epic Armoury products, and is light with a distinct, neutral style that will fit with almost any world or character you wish to take on your first adventure.

HISTORY

• Inspired by “brigandine” armour from the Middle Ages, but lighter without the usual metal plates riveted into the armour
• Inspired style came into wide use during the 15th century

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As one of the warriors of your Viking tribe, you travel frequently. It’s a hard life and one that is not kind to the weak. If you cannot keep up you will be left behind.

Your many travels require armour designed to last. You rely on such pieces as your RFB Viking Bracers to keep you going strong! Along with your sword, sturdy shoes and your skill, you expect that you may please the gods in many battles. You certainly have the warrior’s instinct.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ready-for-Battle Viking Bracers are fancy leather bracers designed to protect the forearms. The armour is constructed from leather straps cut from chrome-tanned, split leather, and weaved together to create a beautiful design. The armour is secured to the arm by sturdy leather straps and brass buckles.

This armour is hemmed with additional soft split leather to keep the armour from deforming with excessive wear. This armour matches our Viking Armour and Greaves, but has a distinct, neutral style that will fit with almost any combination of costuming for your first adventure.

HISTORY

• Inspired by lamellar armour worn by the Vikings, which would have included small iron plates
• Historically, using only leather as armour is factually inconclusive--most Viking wore ordinary clothing and used a shield as protection

SIZING NOTE

Full Length: 23 cm

Width at Wrist: 21 cm

Width Below Elbow: 25 cm

LET ME TELL YOU A WAR STORY, LADDIE…

Whether a novice or a veteran you rely on sturdy armour to protect you. Epic Armoury's RFB Veteran Bracers are elegant leather bracers designed to protect the forearms. The armour is constructed from chrome-tanned split leather and carefully stitched around the edges to create a simple yet aesthetic design. The armour is secured to the arm by sturdy leather straps and brass buckles.

 Hemmed with additional soft split leather to keep the armour from deforming with excessive wear, this arm-guard will withstand any LARP abuse, you might force on it. The bracers match our Veteran Armour and Greaves, but have a distinct, neutral style that will fit with almost any combination of costuming, when you craft your LARP kit for your next adventure.

Available in colours Black and Brown, and size S-M or L-XL.

HISTORY

• Unlike popular belief, arm protection was only called a “bracer” if it was meant to protect the forearm of an archer
• Forearm protection not intended for an archer would have been called a “vambrace” or “forearm guard”

Black is the favored colour for many warriors and soldiers across the land. It's hard to stain, fearsome and distinctive in combat.
These Warrior Bracers are stylish and comfortable to wear.

Your prey is almost within range, tentative as she catches a whiff of something in the air. You have covered yourself in the dirt of the forest and smell more like pine than person, but the deer still seems uncertain.

She steps forward and you pull out an arrow from your quiver, loading your bow. This deer will feed your family for the rest of the week, so you are careful as you take aim. You mustn’t miss your target if you are to eat.

With a sharp ‘thwap!’ your arrow breezes past your Warrior Bracers, soaring through the air and finally hitting its mark, clean and perfect. A painless end to a noble creature...and your dinner.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Warrior Bracers are a set of tough leather arm guards designed to protect the forearms in combat or when shooting a bow. Made from black full-grain leather and embellished with leather at the wrist and elbows, these bracers are both durable and stylish. With the added comfort of soft, black split-leather lining and adjustable leather lacing to ensure a perfect fit, you can also be certain that these bracers can be worn for an entire event. Stitched to prevent the leather from deforming and minimizing tearing, this armour will last a long time with proper leather care.

The style is low-fantasy and compatible with other Epic Armoury leather and metal armours. It will fit most characters and game worlds giving you freedom when customizing your character’s equipment.

HISTORY

• Unlike popular belief, arm protection was only called a “bracer” if it was meant to protect the forearm of an archer
• Forearm protection not intended for an archer would have been called a “vambrace” or “forearm guard”

“In the stillness of the forest, I witnessed her prowess unfold. The Ranger's aim was true, her every movement fluid and precise, as she drew back her bowstring. With a gentle smile, she embodied the harmony between nature and duty, reminding me of the noble purpose that guided her every shot. Inspired by her unwavering dedication, I knew that her spirit was the one of a true guardian.”

The Ranger Bracers in Suede from Epic Armoury are made of diagonally woven suede leather beneath a suede plain frame. Ornamented leather straps provide easy adjustment for a comfortable fit on the lower arm. The bracers are designed to be donned as part of the Ranger Complete Armour Set, but they can also be used independently or in combination with pieces from other armour designs.