EQUIPPABLE TO HEAD

Anubian Deathmask (?)

These ceremonial Anubian headdresses are placed only on the bodies of their dead, and usually those who have been mummified. They are black and silver, come over the face with only narrow holes for the eyes and hang down the back of the neck. They are made of linen woven through with fine silver thread. These headdresses are certainly enchanted and provide the wearer with protection against magical and mental assaults as well as making them somewhat resistant to fire.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense .Bonuses: Normal =0, Fire =4, Cold =-1, Chemical =-1, Magical=8, Mental =10.

Value - ?/15gp

Anubian Headdress (?)

Anubian are a strange and mysterious race of humanoids with the heads of Jackals. They are known to favor exotic forms of apparel, not least of which is the Anubian Headdress with which they adorn themselves. Nothing is known about its purpose, but the headdress is clearly an important Anubian ceremonial garb. It is fashioned from a shiny but lightweight metal that is dyed into a striped pattern and rests on the shoulders, rising to the back of the head.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal =1, Fire =1, Cold =1, Chemical =1, Magical=5, Mental =10.

Value - ?/15gp

Black Bronze Helmet (?)

Description unknown. Player’s Note: A character with 13 strength attempted to equip the black bronze helmet and wasn’t able to with the following result. “I could not equip with a Black Bronze Helmet because I did not have a high enough Strength score. I needed at least 14 Strength to equip with that, but I only had 13.”

Movement Rate: -1

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal =3, Fire =4, Cold =4, Chemical =4, Magical=7, Mental =10.

Value - ?/?gp

Chain Coif (?)

I took a good look at the Chain mail coif. It is a close fitting hood made of chain mail, worn on the head as an alternative to a helmet. The coif gives the wearer better hearing, something often reduced by a large helmet, and tends to be used more by troops on a battlefield where order need to be heard. It is also lighter than a helmet, but a little draftier.

Movement rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6.

Defense Bonuses: Normal=2, Fire=1, Cold=0, Chemical=1, Magical=2, Mental=3.

Value: ?/5gp

Cowled Hood (?)

I examined the cowled hood. Favored by monks and priests, the cowled hood is a simple piece of headgear that is designed to keep the wearer warm. Large swathes of material can be wrapped around the face to protect from the cold.

Movement rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

Defense Bonuses: - Normal=0, Fire=0, Cold=3, Chemical=0, Magical=0, Mental=0.

Value: ?/3gp

Creeping Death Hood (?)

The Creeping Death Hood is a magical item created specifically for the use of Assassins. When worn it causes the wearer to fade in and out of the shadows, making them harder to hit in combat. Assassins can only wear the hood.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No Per Backpack Slot: 6 (Recent Report says 4)

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

Value: ?/75gp

Dark Dwarf Crown (?)

This is the Crown of the Dark Dwarf King Thodin. It is not a flashy crown, but a functional one as befitting the Dwarves. As this is a Dwarven Crown only a dwarf

may wear it, but not all dwarves are worthy. (Player’s Note: The following line is suspected to come from equipping the crown. It looks like the same line received when equipping a Shiny Crown.) I placed the Shiny Crown on my head. People immediately turned to look at me and point me out to their friends. The flakes of gold foil in my hair looked a bit odd, but otherwise I made the perfect noble.

Movement Rate: ?

No Per Backpack Slot: ?

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

Value: ?/?gp

Dwarven Helm (?)

I examined the dwarven helm. Forged of rare ores in deep forges long lost to the dwarves these tight fitting helms are very strong and offer excellent protection, even repelling magic. Usually, they are found in the hands of dark dwarves, gifted to them by the Svertlanta. These helms fit only a dwarf and equip to the head. Player’s Notes: A second report indicates a normal defense of 6.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=8, Fire=5, Cold=5, Chemical=5, Magical=3, Mental=10.

Value: ?/45gp

Ebony Helmet (?)

The ebony helmet is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from darkened steel, which serves as protection for the head and neck. At the top of the helmet there is a knot and a stream of ebony hair, which flows behind it. This is definitely a feminine helmet and can only be worn by female characters. Player’s Note: No defensive values indicated when investigated.

Movement Rate: ?

No. per backpack slot: 4

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

Value: ?/?gp

Enchanter’s Hat (?)

I examined the hat and discovered that it was the traditional hat worn by enchanters. It is a rich azure in color, and is decorated with golden stars and silver moons. It is a little too weird for anyone to wear apart from an enchanter, it offers little or no protection, and would look silly on anyone but a wielder of magic. It tingles a little to the touch, probably some lingering magical aura; I wonder what happens when you put it on? Player’s Notes: A second report indicates only a +5 bonus to magical defense.

Equippable Area: Head

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Value: ?/60gp

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

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I took the pointed hat, with its stars and moons, and placed it on top of my head. It fits snugly... a little too snugly in fact. I tried to take it off, but found out to my dismay that it would not budge. No wonder so many enchanters wear these things, they are too ashamed to admit they've been tricked into wearing one. Now that I have calmed down a little, I believe that I am a little smarter than I was before, and a slight aura surrounds my body making me more resilient to hostile magic. Perhaps this is not a bad thing after all. It gives +10 magical defense and +1 intelligence.

Feathered Cap (?)

I examined my feathered cap. A simple piece of headgear, the cap is not intended to be used as a serious piece of armor. It is more intended to protect the head from drips, bird mess and also to keep it warm. The bright feathers that adorn this cap will do wonders for my appearance! (+1 appearance)

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 12

Defense Bonuses: Normal =1, Fire =0, Cold =0, Chemical =0, Magical=0, Mental =0.

Value: ?/4gp

Flamboyant Hat (?)

A Flamboyant Hat is a debonair and exciting piece of headwear indeed. Often favored by those who live their lives full or daring-do and rope-swinging, these wide-brimmed floppy hats are decorated quite finely by a spectacular white feather. Adventurers report that a flamboyant hat offers no personal protection.

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

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

Value: ?/10gp

Forrest Giant Scalp (?)

Some places pay rewards for such proofs of death. The scalp is very big and I could drape the bloody thing over my head if I wished. Player’s Note: Character receives vision and appearance penalties while worn. (-1 vision and –2 appearance)

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

Forest Giant Scalp: Normal=5, Fire=-5, Cold=1, Chemical=1, Magical=1, Mental=5.

Value: ?/?gp

Full Helm (1247)

Full helms are heavy metal helmets, fully enclosing the head except for small eye slits with a fluted base that adds protection to the neck. Normally only worn by the nobility in times of war, few traders sell these helmets. Folks who cannot wear plate cannot wear these helms. They cut vision by one. Player’s Note: Full helms can be purchased at a watch tower in the overland for 20gp using the order ‘B 1247 0’.

Movement Rate: Not affected.

No. per Backpack Slot: 3

Defense Bonuses: Normal=2, Fire=3, Cold=3, Chemical=3, Magical=2, Mental=10.

Value: ?/20gp

Full-Face Helmet (395)

I examined the full-faced helmet. This helmet is the same as a metal helmet, but it has the addition of a plate of metal over the face. This provides a much greater level of protection but unfortunately reduces vision. (-1 to Vision) Where a character type has any armor restriction already the full-faced helmet is included and similarly restricted. This includes Rogues, Magic-Users, Monks, Assassins, etc. Confirmed reports show that these helmets can now be purchased at traders with the order ‘B 395’. Notes: Full-face Helmets are almost as good as +5 Helmets, but give you a -1 Vision penalty and can only be worn by fighter types. They're an excellent way to provide cheap protection for the warriors provided you have a good Rogue nearby to act as look-out... Player’s Notes: Recent report normal defense is 4 not 5. Subsequent report confirm normal defense of 5.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=5, Fire=3, Cold=2, Chemical=3, Magical=0, Mental=7.

Value: 20/8gp

Grey Metal Helm (?)

This helm is made of a thin, grey metal. It is light, but strong. Under my fingers, the metal seems almost to throb, some sort of strange resonance passing through it.

The helm has a full face to it with only small eyeslits: it would cut down vision if worn (-1 vision). Player’s Note: Reported to grant +2 to attack skill while equipped.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=2, Fire=3, Cold=3, Chemical=3, Magical=1, Mental=10.

Value: 20/8gp

Green Kukul (?)

A green kukul is hatched out of a speckled egg. It is a small reptile that lives in deep dark places. These creatures are quite rare in Bereny. What makes the kukul remarkable is that they seem to enjoy the company of enchanters. For some reason, when found by an enchanter, the kukul will sit (and balance in a rather extraordinary fashion) upon their head. Obviously, this looks rather ridiculous, but even so, enchanters do tend to put up with the ridicule for the benefits of a kukul. You see, the Kukul radiates a magical aura, which includes the person upon which it is a passenger. This aura grants a +10 defense against 'magical' attacks. Only an enchanter can equip a kukul. These creatures are not forever. Kukuls do age... going through 'old' and 'very old' stages before they pass away.

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

Value: ?/?gp

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

Helmet of Darkness (?)

I examined a Helmet of Light. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. This one has been emblazoned with the seal of the Dark Gods and has an unhealthy aura about it, which tries to push back the light. Vision reduced by 1. Player’s note: Defensive values not reported. Appears the description was copied from a Helmet of Light, but wasn’t completely edited.

Movement Rate: Not affected.

No. per Backpack Slot: 4

Value: ?/4gp

Helmet of Shadow (?)

I examined a Helmet of Shadow. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. This item has been fashioned from cold shadow and magically forged into a piece of equipment. Magical equipment of this fashion is seen as something to be avoided, even though it appears to be totally harmless. Merchants and magical traders will refuse to deal in these items. Player’s Note: Appears to have the same defensive values as a Metal Helmet. Will be equipped to determine the truth.

Movement Rate: Not affected.

No. per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=1, Fire=2, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Value: N/A

High Brimmed Hat (?)

I examined an impressive hat. I was taken aback by quite how impressive and truly inspiring this wonderful hat was! Player’s Note: Appears to have the same description as an impressive hat. Although, we would need a true investigation of an impressive hat to be sure. No defensive values, backpack slot quantities, or other qualities reported.

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=1, Fire=2, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Value: ?/?gp

Human Face Mask (?)

This mask has been made out of the skin and hair of a human face, carefully flayed from its owner, the mouth opens in a perpetual scream. The face can be worn like a mask, the hair that clings to the edges being tied around the back of the head. This would look very nasty indeed. Adventurer’s report that merchants and magical traders will not buy these masks. Player’s Note: It was rumored that these masks, once put on, were not removable. This has been proven false.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

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

Value: ?/?gp

Impressive Hat (?)

Player’s Note: Reported to give defense just like a metal helmet.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: ?

Defense Bonuses: Normal=1, Fire=2, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Value: ?/?gp

Iron Helmet (?)

I examined the Iron Helm. Heavy iron weapons and armor were mostly used before the time of Thunder. They take a strong person to use as the iron is not as strong as modern steel and what it lacked in strength was made up for in extra weight. That having been said, any iron equipment that old to have lasted to the present day would have to be enchanted in some way and so this equipment is often well worth using. Iron helms offer good protection against magical and mental attacks for those strong enough to wear them. At least 14 strength is needed to hold your head up while wearing it and it reduces vision by one.

Movement Rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: 3

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

Value: ?/?gp

Jaw Bone Helmet (?)

This is a heavy Jaw Bone Helmet. It is a large helmet and has a large jaw bone fixed in as a chin guard. The bone is old and heavy, and still has most of it's teeth in. Although the metal on the rest of the helmet is tarnished it is still a very usable helmet.

Movement Rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=3, Fire=4, Cold=4, Chemical=4, Magical=4, Mental=5.

Value: ?/?gp

Lapis Lazuli Mask (?)

I took a look at the mask. It is made of gold, though it looks poor quality, and decorated with squares of Lapis Lazuli, an attractive green stone. The whole thing looks quite pleasing. From the look of the ribbons tied to the mask and the small eyeholes I would imagine it was intended to be hung from a wall rather than worn. (+1 Appearance, -1 Vision)

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. per Backpack Slot: 6

Value: ?/?gp

Master Metal Helmet +13 (6559)

I examined a Metal Helmet. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. Magical Metal Helmets are the same as normal ones but have been enchanted to give a sorcerous bonus to certain defense types. Player's Note: Investigation of a master metal helmet gives you the same defensive values as a metal helmet. The true defensive values recorded below come from observation when equipping the helmet. A master metal helmet +13 can be purchased at the new Mastercraft Weapons shop in the dungeon courtyards using the order ‘B 6559 0’ for 4000gp.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Master Metal Helmet +13: Normal=13, Fire=8, Cold=8, Chemical=9, Magical=8, Mental=13.

Value: 4000/?gp

Metal Helmet (29)

Metal Helmet +5 (122)

Metal Helmet +7 (733)

I examined a Metal Helmet. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. Magical Metal Helmets are the same as normal ones but have been enchanted to give a sorcerous bonus to certain defense types.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Metal Helmet: Normal=1, Fire=2, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Metal Helmet +5: Normal=6, Fire=3, Cold=3, Chemical=3, Magical=1, Mental=7.

Metal Helmet +7: Normal=8, Fire=3, Cold=3, Chemical=4, Magical=2, Mental=8.

Value: 5/2gp

175/110gp

1000/600gp

Metal Helmet +3 (?)

I examined a Metal Helmet. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. Magical Metal Helmets can be identified by a Metal Helmet + 3 No. after their name. These Helmets have higher protection than other helmets due to special enchantments woven into them. Player’s Note: These helmets have been discovered as treasure and haven’t been found for sale anywhere yet. Their normal defense seems right in line between a metal helmet and a metal helmet +5 as is available in any courtyard or magical trader, but its other defenses are superior to a Metal Helmet +5 and just slightly so to a Metal Helmet +7. A player accidentally sold one and found it worth 900gp. Player’s Note 20061013: The description above now reflects the description most recently observed with an investigation order. The investigation also gave the protective values matching those that have been observed in the past.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Metal Helmet +3: Normal=4, Fire=5, Cold=5, Chemical=5, Magical=10, Mental=8.

Value: ?/900gp

Plumed Helmet (?)

I examined my Plumed Helmet. It appears to be little different to a normal helmet except that it has a large plume of colored horsehair coming from the top. Plumes are put onto helmets so that in combat, the movement of the horsehair, or sometimes feathers distracts the enemy, making the wearer's head harder to hit. Player’s Note: Reported to grant +1 to appearance.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=1, Fire=1, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Value: ?/2gp

Red Cloth Strip (?)

"I looked at the cloth strip. It is a long . . . 3 feet . . . strip of scarlet linen about three inches wide. Written on it in silver is some sort of incantation. At

first glance I can recognise only a few words. The first part says 'Lady Nashan hear this plea and grant unlife to the bones of the fallen such that they might rise up against those who would trespass against us.' The rest of the cloth contains odd symbols that I do not recognise. The linen strip could be worn as a bandanna of sorts around the forehead and thus can be equipped to the head. No crusader or priest would use such an item.

Equippable Area: Head

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. per Backpack Slot: 6

Value: ?/?gp

Shiny Crown (?)

Nobles and noblewomen often look splendid when attending Royal Festivals, when opening some building or other or just strutting around in front of their adoring citizens. Some nobles and merchants have very few coins to rub together so they keep up appearances by wearing jewelry that looks the part but is easy on the purse. This is one of those pieces of costume jewelry. It is made of tin painted gold and has pieces of cut, colored glass set into it. From a distance it looks like a fine crown, close up, it looks cheap. Adventurer's report that the crown does provide +1 to mental defense. More resent reports indicate +1 bonuses to Appearance and willpower.

Equippable Area: Head

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. per Backpack Slot: 8

Value: ?/15gp

Defense Bonuses: - Normal=0, Fire=0, Cold=0, Chemical=0, Magical=0, Mental=1.

Skullface Masks (?)

Nobody knows the origin of the frightening magical artifacts known as skullface masks. These macabre creations are made from the skull of a human or humanoid and enchanted with strange magical powers. The wearer of a skullface mask is so frightening to look upon that in combat they gain a +10 bonus to defense against ‘normal’ attacks because of the aura of fear they create. This bonus does not work upon creatures that are immune to ‘mental’ damage (such as undead). The mask also gives its wielder a +1 bonus to their intelligence as it adds it is own malevolent intellect to its master. However, the mask reduces a wearer’s Appearance score by 3 points. Only a necromancer with at least a 12 Willpower can equip skullface masks. Magical traders will not buy skullface masks.

Equippable Area: Head

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Value: N/A

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

Superior Metal Helmet (?)

Superior Metal Helmet +10 (6558)

I examined a Metal Helmet. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. Magical Metal Helmets are the same as normal ones but have been enchanted to give a sorcerous bonus to certain defense types. Player's Note: Investigation of a superior metal helmet gives you the same defensive values as a metal helmet. The true defensive values recorded below come from observation when equipping the helmet. A superior metal helmet +10 can be purchased at the new Mastercraft Weapons shop in the dungeon courtyards using the order ‘B 6558 0’ for 2000gp.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Superior Metal Helmet: Normal=2, Fire=4, Cold=4, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=7.

Superior Metal Helmet +10: Normal=10, Fire=5, Cold=5, Chemical=6, Magical=5, Mental=10.

Value: ?/?gp

2000/?gp

Supreme Metal Helmet (?)

I examined a Metal Helmet. A Metal Helmet, is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck. Magical Metal Helmets are the same as normal ones but have been enchanted to give a sorcerous bonus to certain defense types. Player's Note: Investigation of a supreme metal helmet doesn’t report any defensive values.

Movement Rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 4

Defense Bonuses: Normal=4, Fire=7, Cold=7, Chemical=7, Magical=0, Mental=10.

Value: ?/135gp

Toughened Hat (?)

I looked closely at the toughened hat. It is a favorite amongst nobles and merchants as, at first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a normal fancy hat. Instead of the top being rigid cloth or muslin, however, the hat has a small skullcap made of copper or iron to offer protection against attacks. It normally extends down the back of the neck and is mainly protection from a blow to the back of the head. The toughened hat has saved many a possible victim. This reputation has given it the nickname, Mugger's Bane.

Movement rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 6

Defense Bonuses: Normal=2, Fire=0, Cold=0, Chemical=0, Magical=0, Mental=2. (Recent report says it provides +4 normal defense and +5 cold defense)

Value: ?/5gp

White Mask (?)

As it sounds, this is a plain white mask. These simple items are often worn to disguise disfigurements.

Movement rate: ?

No. Per Backpack Slot: 8

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

Value: ?/?gp

Winged Helmet (3986)

Winged Helmet +2 (?)

I examined a Winged Helmet. A Winged Helmet is a simple piece of headgear fashioned from steel which serves as protection for the head and neck with the added advantage of having two sets of wings on the top to add to the look. Magical Winged Helmets can be identified by a Winged Helmet + 2 No. after their name. These Helmets have higher protection than other helmets due to special enchantments woven into them. Adventurers report that this helmet can be purchased at a courtyard, market place, or magical trader for 17gp using the order ‘B 3986 0’. The benefits of this helmet are still being investigated.

Movement Rate: Not Affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 2

Defense Bonuses: Normal=1, Fire=2, Cold=2, Chemical=2, Magical=0, Mental=5.

Winged Helmet +2 - Defense Bonuses: Normal=4, Fire=5, Cold=5, Chemical=5, Magical=10, Mental=8.

Value: 17/?gp

?/?gp

Woollen Shawl (?)

I looked at the woollen shawl. It is a feminine article of clothing worn across the shoulders and pulled over the head when particularly cold.

Movement rate: Not affected

No. Per Backpack Slot: 3

Defense Bonuses: Normal=0, Fire=1, Cold=1, Chemical=0, Magical=0, Mental=0.

Value: ?/1gp