Additional Equipment
Canon. The canon is the sacred text of the character's faith. It included prayers, guidelines for behavior, historical summaries, expectations of the deity, and other theological material. A canon is not a spell book, nor does it possess any magical qualities.
Because a canon can be very expensive, characters can sometimes make arrangements with their church to purchase a copy on installment, adding a few extra gold pieces to their monthly tithe to pay it off. Generous churches may loan their followers a copy of the canon indefinitely. However, should the canon become lost or destroyed, the character may be responsible for the replacement cost.
Coat of arms. This term usually refers to the shield bearing the paladin's heraldic symbols, or to the symbols alone. But it's also the name for a specific article of clothing. A coat of arms is a white tunic worn over the armor, emblazoned with the paladin's insignia. The coat identifies the paladin and also protects him from the heat of the sun, which can be unbearable when wearing uncovered armor.
Cosmetic kit. Helpful when preparing for formal affairs, a typical cosmetic kit includes a vial of sheep fat to make the skin glisten, powdered rouges to tint the cheeks white or pink, lightly perfumed talc for the body, and a depilatory salve to smooth the face.
Horse grooming kit. For efficient and thorough horse grooming, the kit includes a currycomb (a brush with stiff bristles to remove dirt from the coat), a shedding blade (a flexible, serrated blade to remove loose body hair), a body brush (for dirt removal from the legs, fetlocks, and other areas where a currycomb is inappropriate), hoof picks (to remove pebbles and debris from the hooves), and a mane and tail comb (to clean and tease the hair).
Similar kits exist for griffons and other mounts.
Mantling. Resembling tufts of feathers or fans of leaves, mantling consists of cotton or linen strips lined with thin layers of metal. Mantling attaches to the sides of a helmet and shields the wearer's eyes from the bright sun. It also prevents rust and helps deflect weapon attacks. (If an opponent attempts a called shot against a character wearing a mantling, he suffers a –5 penalty to his attack roll instead of a –4 penalty; see Chapter 9 in the DMG for more about called shots.) Mantling is often painted the same color as the wearer's shield.
Sachet. This is a small bag containing a mixture of flower petals, herbs, and spices that adds a pleasant scent to a character's clothing (nice when no deodorant is around). A sachet can be placed in a closet or trunk, or carried in a pocket.
Spurs. With spurs, the rider can control his mount with less effort and give commands with a slight motion of his foot. The best spurs—those that avoid damage to the horse—have blunt, wheel-shaped rowels instead of points. Dressage spurs have sharp, curved points, slightly angled toward the rider to prevent accidental scrapes. Spurs with gold or silver plating are available at 5-10 times the listed price.
Table 25: Miscellaneous Equipment
|
Item |
Cost |
Weight (lb.) |
|
Armor lining |
5 gp |
5 |
|
Canon* |
50-500 gp |
1-5 |
|
Cape |
||
|
Wool |
7 sp |
4 |
|
Silk and velvet |
50 gp |
2 |
|
Chain mail |
50 gp |
35 |
|
(hauberk and helmet only) |
||
|
Coat of arms |
8 sp |
** |
|
Coif, ceremonial |
2 gp |
** |
|
Cosmetics kit |
7 sp |
** |
|
Dinnerware, formal*** |
15 gp |
1 |
|
Horse grooming kit |
1 gp |
1 |
|
Mantle |
||
|
Spring |
1 gp |
** |
|
Winter* |
10-30 gp |
1-5 |
|
Mantling |
2 sp |
** |
|
Lance cup |
1 sp |
** |
|
Sachet* |
1-3 gp |
** |
|
Spurs |
1 gp |
** |
|
Surcoat, fur* |
20-40 gp |
5-10 |
* Canon prices and weights depend on the book's size and binding. Garment prices and weights vary according to the type of fur used. Sachet prices depend on the contents; exotic mixtures are more expensive.
** Weight is inconsequential (a few ounces).
*** Includes silver-plated utensils, a crystal goblet, and a porcelain plate with gold trim.