Dragonhide

Armorsmiths can work with the hides of dragons to produce armor or shields of stunning, masterwork quality. One dragon produces enough hide to make a single suit of masterwork quality hide armor for a creature one size category smaller than the dragon. By selecting only choice scales and bits of hide, an armorsmith can produce one suit of masterwork banded mail for a creature two sizes smaller, one suit of masterwork half-plate for a creature three sizes smaller, or one masterwork breastplate or suit of full plate for a creature four sizes smaller. In each case, enough hide is available to produce a light or heavy masterwork quality shield in addition to the armor, provided that the dragon is Large or larger. If the dragonhide comes from a dragon that had immunity to an energy type, the armor is also immune to that energy type, although this does not confer any protection to the wearer. If the armor or shield is later given the ability to protect the wearer against that energy type, the effort and cost to add such protection is reduced considerably.

Because dragonhide armor isn’t made of metal, druids can wear it without penalty.

Rarity

Due to the fact that dragonhide is, understandably, attached to the dragon, who, in turn, isn't keen on giving it up, harvesting it can be somewhat troublesome. As dragons become more and more rare in Kermoria, new material becomes increasingly more valuable. However, if one were to strike a bargain with a dragon, trading or parlaying for the opportunity harvest shed scales within it's lair, one could, feasibly, harvest quite a fortune with no harm to the dragon or themselves. Assuming, of course, the Wyrm was willing to negotiate, and not simply rend you limb from limb for your insolence.

Item type

Raw Material