Player reference / Equipment
Description and lore
A riveted outer coat hides the overlapping plates beneath its surface.
The brigandine reveals its construction through ordered rivet heads rather than broad exposed steel.
A rich or plain covering can change its social appearance while leaving the practical structure recognizable.
At a glance
A riveted outer coat hides the overlapping plates beneath its surface.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 100 G
Requires: Might d8
Use: Mundane, Armor, Protective · Withstand Support: d8 · Skills: Withstand
Effect: Overlapping plates riveted beneath or within a fabric or leather shell, providing structured protection without the appearance of a full plate harness.
Discreet Protection - Passive
Brigandine may reasonably pass as heavy clothing, a reinforced coat, or formal military dress where visible plate armor would create a different social reaction. This does not defeat a deliberate search.
The coat folds stiffly; rows of rivets catch the light.