Barding

Current descriptions are based on descriptions of the normal armor. Please forward the results of any investigations into these items so I can correct the entries. (Themes86@aol.com)

Chain Barding (1093)

Chain barding is made of linked metal in a chain-fashion which acts to stop penetrating weapons and reduce the damage done by bludgeoning weapons by both stopping the edge from reaching the skin and spreading the impact over a wider area of the chain. Chain barding is fairly heavy to wear and quite noisy.

Movement Rate: -1

No. Per Backpack Slot: 1

Defense Bonuses: Normal=20, Fire=10, Cold=10, Chemical=10, Magical=10, Mental=0.

Value: 140/70gp

Chaos Barding (3779 or 3799)

Adventurer’s report that that barding can be purchased from a courtyard, market place, or magical trader at a cost of 500gp using the order ‘B 3779’ or ‘B 3799’. Player’s Note: Which of the two buy codes for this item is in dispute due to a book keeping error from the reporting player.

Movement Rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=?, Fire=?, Cold=?, Chemical=?, Magical=?, Mental=?.

Value: 500/?gp

Field Plate Barding (1095)

Field plate barding is a heavy cumbersome suit of horse armor that is made from steel plates welded and shaped to fit the body. While offering a high degree of protection from most forms of attack, it takes its toll on the wearer by tiring them and making them uncomfortable. It is best suited for powerful horses and centaurs. Sneaking around is virtually impossible in field plate barding because every move and step is loud and obvious. Field plate barding differs from normal plate barding in that the steel is heavier and thicker and it takes much longer to put on!

Movement Rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=?, Fire=?, Cold=?, Chemical=?, Magical=?, Mental=?.

Value: 375/170gp

Full Plate Barding (1096)

Full plate barding is a heavy cumbersome suit of horse armor that is made from steel plates welded and shaped to fit the body. While offering a high degree of protection from most forms of attack, it takes its toll on the wearer by tiring them and making them uncomfortable. It is best suited for powerful horses and centaurs. Sneaking around is virtually impossible in full plate barding because every move and step is loud and obvious. Full plate barding differs from other plate bardings in that it is a 'complete' rig with very heavy steel plates. It takes much longer to put on!

Movement Rate: -3

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=40, Fire=30, Cold=30, Chemical=30, Magical=30, Mental=15.

Value: 500/250gp

Leather Barding (1091)

Leather barding is made from toughened and treated animal hide. It is usually boiled in oil and wax, then shaped before it cools. It is lighter and more flexible than metal barding and allows greater use of natural dexterity and balance. It also allows some protection against the cold by trapping body heat.

Movement Rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=?, Fire=?, Cold=?, Chemical=?, Magical=?, Mental=?.

Value: 60/30gp

Plate Barding (1094)

Plate Barding is heavy cumbersome suit of armor that is made from steel plates welded and shaped to fit the equine body. While offering a high degree of protection against most forms of attack, Plate Mail can be heavy and cumbersome. Barding is armor designed for equine use, including horses and centaurs. It cannot be work by non-equine characters. Magical Plate Barding is the same as normal Plate Barding but has been enchanted to give a sorcerous bonus to certain defense types.

Movement Rate: -2

No. per Backpack Slot: 1

Defense Bonuses:- Normal=30, Fire=20, Cold=20, Chemical=20, Magical=20, Mental=5.

Value: 250/125gp

Studded Leather Barding (1091)

Studded leather barding is made from toughened and treated animal hide covered in metal studs. It is lighter and more flexible than metal armor and allows greater use of natural dexterity and balance. It also allows some protection against the cold by trapping body heat. Barding is armor designed for equine use, including horses and centaurs. It cannot be worn by non-equine characters.

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 2

Defense Bonuses: Normal=10, Fire=5, Cold=10, Chemical=10, Magical=10, Mental=0.

Value: 90/45gp