Apron

A Lord Mayor once made jest with one of his cooks telling her that the apron was what kept her clothes clean in the same manor that his faceless assassins kept his hands and so she had spent more time with a blade than he. She later poisoned his food.

You’ve been baking all day, preparing the meat pies sold in your shop window. Flour cakes your arms up to your elbows, and as you wipe at your face with the corner of your Apron, you leave more flour on your face. As you prepare another crust, you see a pair of small hands nabbing a pie from your counter.

You are well versed in pie-thieves. Wielding your rolling pin, you thwack the would-be thief across the knuckles. The halfling squeals in pain, running out the shop door as you return to baking. Good riddance!

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Apron is a short garment designed to be worn as a protective top layer for the front of the body. Made from medium cotton, this apron reaches from the waist to the thighs and features two convenient pockets. A decorative hemline in bright yellow fabric has been added to the bottom edge, giving the illusion of more layers to your costume.

Secure the Apron by tying the cotton straps around your waist. While considered a practical layer to protect your costume, this is also a great way to add complexity and depth to your kit. Easily match this garment with other Epic Armoury clothing in order to best fit your unique character.

HISTORY

• Aprons have been used since ancient times for practical, decorative, and ritualistic purposes
• Term comes from the French word naperon, which means “small tablecloth”
• During the medieval ages, aprons were sometimes decorated to indicate a man’s trade

There are stories being told about you amongst the soldiers. You are the mercenary who has slain over a thousand men. You put fear in your enemies with just a glance. Your aura of darkness freezes the hearts of anyone who looks you in the eye. And your favorite? Someone is saying you made a deal with a devil so that you may never die.

You will never tell them which might be true. Instead, as you sit in camp and wash the blood from your Gambeson, you simply listen...and smirk.

DETAILS

This bestselling Ready for Battle Gambeson is a padded armour coat covering the torso, abdomen, back and upper arms. It can be worn on its own or serve as essential padding under mail or armour. The gambeson is donned like a jacket and closed on the front with four leather straps with iron buckles.

Thick enough to serve as its own armour, this sturdy gambeson is constructed with heavy layers of fluffed cotton padding sandwiched between coloured heavy cotton, all stitched together in vertical lines. The stitching keeps the padding in place and mimics a classic European high-medieval style. The gambeson is open under the armpits to allow the wearer to breathe and have ease movement.

Though of European cut, gambeson or quilted-style armours have seen world-wide use since antediluvian times, making the Ready for Battle Gambeson a great basic armour with a range of possibilities regardless of time and place.

HISTORY

• Used as padding under chainmail or plate armour
• Historically, a high-medieval European gambeson was recorded as being capable of stopping sword blows from penetrating the skin
• Could stop heavy arrows and mace and axe impacts with the addition of overlaying chainmail

Available in one size, fits unisex small - large (best fits size medium).

The Romans control the British Isles--and your home. What was once your tribe has been taken from you in the name of the Emperor, but you will not be silenced.

You look the part of a leader in your Battle Skirt as you meet with your warriors in secret. You are plotting a revolt against your oppressors, the spark that will ignite the fire and the war that is sure to follow. You will not stand down. You are prepared to do everything it takes to win back what is rightfully yours.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Battle Skirt is an ankle-length, loose garment suitable for both men and women. Designed to be worn on the hips, this heavy cotton skirt is fitted with cotton drawstrings at the waist to keep it secure with or without a belt. Slits at the front, back and sides allow for easy movement during combat, and are reinforced with patches of split-leather to prevent tearing.

The Battle Skirt is great for defining a unique character uniform. Whether you are a one-man army wanting to stand out, or you are in a unit of soldiers and want to blend in, you will appear both stylish and dangerous by wearing this Battle Skirt.

HISTORY

• Outside Western cultures, skirts have traditionally been a part of men’s clothing since ancient times
• Skirted garments were worn by men in Europe until the Victorian period
• The Greek War Goddess Athena was depicted wearing a skirt into battle

The RFB is an One size budget leather armour for children. The size fits persons with a height between 130 to 160cm. The RFB armour has some simple adjustment possibilities via the straps on the side of the armour.

Adjusting the armour tight over your gambeson, your fingers are a little shaky. It’s your first time leaving home on your own, and while you saved up your money to buy this Ready for Battle Armour Leather, you aren’t certain you’re ready for the adventuring life.

As you make your final adjustments, admiring how secure and sturdy your cuirass feels, your mother fusses over your hair. She finally hands you a bag full of a packed lunch. Tearfully, she tells you not to die out there--to come home to their little cottage!--before you set out on the road.

DETAILS

This bestselling Ready for Battle Armour is a leather cuirass designed to protect the entire torso. The front is a made with overlapping chrome-tanned leather plates, protecting the abdomen to the chest. The back plate is made from two large plates fitted with leather stitching.

Secure the front and back armour into place with the adjustable shoulder guards and the four side straps. Shoulder guards attach to the front and back plates with leather cords while two leather straps attach the front to the back plate along the torso’s flanks. Adjust the fit of the armour with iron buckles fitted on the backside.

This Ready For Battle Armour is fully compatible with other Epic Armoury leather and metal armours. It is light to carry, making it a perfect fit for those preparing for their first grand adventure.

You are a Rahk of the Black Ice Essence, a physical manifestation of perfection and complete unification. You march in unison and you fight in unison with all the soldiers and the officers of your unit. Together you are efficient.

The mortal races will all become assimilated in time. When everyone becomes an aspect of your Essence, the world will finally be perfect.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Battle Skirt is an ankle-length, loose garment suitable for both men and women designed to be worn on the hips. The skirt is fitted with heavy cotton-cord lacing at the waist, allowing the skirt to be worn with- or without a belt. The skirt is fitted with slits at the sides, securing easy movement and preventing the fabric from getting in the way during combat.

The Black Ice Battle Skirt is violet-blue with black trim, and is made from cotton. Whether you are a one-man army wanting to stand out, or you are in a unit of soldiers and want to blend in, you will appear full of style, class, and distinction by wearing the Black Ice Battle skirt.

HISTORY

• Used as the uniform of choice for Black Ice infantry, a NPC group of enemies within the ConQuest universe
• Made from the Essence of Black Ice, according to ConQuest lore