Tunnel Plate

Through history, dwarves  have excelled at defensive warfare, building great fortifications to repel invaders and utilizing their mastery of metalcraft to equip their soldiers with armor strong enough to take on any challenger. Over generations, the dwarven plate armor called tunnel plate has evolved to become the standard amour for dwarven military. While incredibly heavy compared to other designs, it can also endure blows that would shatter most common armors. As cave-ins are a common danger in the underworld, the armors have also been designed to protect against such events, a design feature that has prove useful outside of such hazards. All of these factors makes tunnel plate a popular choice for both the dwarven warrior and adventurer.

Manufacturing process

Mass produced in workshops through hammeric large amounts of metal into shape through a combination of machinery and handwork

Significance

Usually signifies membership in the army or otherwise being part of a dangerous profession

Item type

Armor

Rarity

Common among dwarves

Weight

35 kilo

Dimensions

Usually sized to a dwarf

Base Price

320 coins

Raw materials & Components

Crafted from solid steel, with some cloth parts for padding.

Tools

Standard armoursmithing tools