Braies - Long

The Starting Point of Any Medieval Outfit

Braies are where it begins. Before the tunic and hose, this unassuming undergarment was worn by centuries of warriors, peasants, artisans, and nobles alike. From the council room to the campfire, they were a subtle presence pervading all. Whether you're gearing up for LARPing or reenactment, or you're simply looking for a comfortable yet stylish base for your medieval attire, these braies will be perfect. They are the quintessential piece your gear was lacking, the sort of piece that performs so elegantly you'll wonder how you ever did without it.

A Staple in Medieval Clothing

Braies were a common sight across early, high, and late medieval Europe. They were the foundational piece in almost every medieval clothing system, what you'd slip on before your chausses, hosen, or anything else. And with their drawstring waist, wide leg openings, and loose fit, ours follow that same historical logic: easy to wear, simple to tie, and just roomy enough to move naturally throughout the day. The calf-length cut makes them especially useful when pairing with split hosen, helping you keep things decent, layered, and historically grounded in equal measure.

Light Cotton Comfort, Everyday Fit

Crafted from a soft, lightweight cotton casement fabric, the Braies - Long are built for breathability and long wear. The natural off-white colour makes them easy to pair with any style of outerwear or medieval garment, from peasant tunics to noble coats. Their cut ensures coverage without adding bulk, and the comfortable shape means they won’t bunch or chafe, even under multiple layers of wool and leather. Whether you're working around camp, walking through town, or resting by the fire, you'll barely notice them under your kit, and that’s the point.

Made to Layer, Ready to Work

These braies aren’t just for lounging (though they do that remarkably well). They’re made to be layered beneath your outer garments, especially hosen or chausses, which often leave the crotch exposed when not fully joined. This piece of medieval underwear makes a practical must-have for anyone seeking historical accuracy, modesty, or simply breathable comfort under heavy gear. And let’s be honest, even the roughest mercenary or dirtiest peasant deserves decent underpants that won’t let them down in the middle of the day.

Quiet, Functional, and Unassuming

There’s no decoration here, no bells and whistles, just an honest piece of kit that serves its purpose and does it well. The Braies - Long belong in every character’s clothing chest, whether you’re building a full historical wardrobe or just need a reliable base for your next event. They're equally suited for soldiers on campaign, monks in meditation, or tavern-goers just getting dressed in the morning. And while the photos might not do them justice (we know, the shirt got more attention), trust that you'll feel the quality and freedom these bring the moment you tie them on.

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).

Donning your kimono and Jin Baori every morning is as much a ritual as a tea ceremony. Carefully inspected and folded the night before, it is of the utmost importance that a samurai of your stature maintain a pristine uniform. To look sloppy implies that your discipline is lacking--and by that logic, your swordsmanship must be, too.

Instead of risking such dishonor to your reputation, you take the care that is necessary. There will not be a thread out of place.

DETAILS

The Epic Armoury Jin Baori is a traditional open overcoat to be worn over a high-ranking samurai’s armour. Reaching from the shoulders to the mid-thigh and edged with broad golden bands along the collar and hem, this handsome garment adds detail and interest to an Asian-inspired costume. Fit shoulder armour outside the Jin-Baori by threading straps through the four eyelets located on the back and front. Each eyelet is clearly marked by golden edging, adding strength and aesthetic appeal.

On the back, the Jin-Baori has two slits allowing maximum mobility. These slits also allow a sword to hang comfortably from a belt beneath the coat. The garment is made of durable, but comfortable cotton with gold coloured cotton edging. Fully compatible with Epic Armoury's other Asian styles, the Jin-Baori is for the warrior looking to display his status and skill on the field of glory.

HISTORY

• Historically made for armoured samurai to wear
• Considered a type of haori, which is a kimono-like jacket that adds formality to an outfit
• Traditionally a male garment until the Meiji period

Discontinued 2016

DISCONTINUED IN 2019 - Still available to order but some colours/sizes may not be available. Check with us before ordering if not showing as currently in stock.

Silence. Perfect silence.

You use the silence as a cloak of armour, masked in the darkness and waiting for danger to show itself. You ready your sword, prepared to launch your deadly attack should your Lord’s assassins appear. One quick slice and they will breathe their last, you sword hitting its mark and your Kimono becoming soaked in their dark red blood. When you vanish once more, you’ll leave any of their allies bewildered and afraid.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Red Kimono is a traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with ¾ length sleeves made from heavy red cotton and a reinforced collar. Reaching from the shoulders to the upper thighs, this garment is a great base to an Ancestral costume. The Kimono is worn by tying the left over the right side, securing its cotton straps located on the inside and outside of the waist. The sleeves hang loose just above the wrists, leaving the hands free and allowing the greatest possible freedom of action.

Fully compatible with Epic Armoury's other Asian styles, the Kimono is a great basis for almost any samurai-inspired character you wish to make - be it honourable warrior or dishonoured thief.

HISTORY

• A traditional Japanese garment since the 8th century
• Resembles a kosode, which is a shorter sleeved kimono worn with a hakama
• Traditionally secured with a sash tied at the back called an obi
• Always traditionally tied with the left over the right side, except when dressing the dead

Two tone is the height of fashion, even on the battlefield!

The official tabbard of Conquest '09, but who are we kidding? Colours like these are stylish wherever you go!

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 Black Ice Tabard is a sleeveless, open-sided garment worn over any outfit or set of armor, often with a belt. This particular tabard is a tasteful violet-blue with black trim. 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 Tabard. While specifically designed for ConQuest’s Non-Player Character group, the Black Ice, feel free to use this tabard to fit your own character’s design.

INSPIRATION

• 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