Rharnean
Volt-Wing Valance
Developed by Pig Boy, Idea taken shamelessly from Maltruism.
Type: Flying Mount and Wing armor
Short Description Given the prodigious tradition of Rharnean military to employ Storm Roc and other flying mounts, it has given rise to the need for special protection for these animals, which includes mount armor specially fitted to protect the wings as well as the torso.
Rharnean volt-wing valance is most often employed on Storm Rocs, in order to harness and protect against the frequent lightning storms that occur in Rharne's skies. Developed in Volta, the secrets of how to enchant or alchemificate the metal so that it resists and absorbs lightning damage, is a closely guarded secret among the alchemists and the Lightning Knights themselves.
While ordinary torso armor is available to all flying mounts, Rharnean volt-wing valance is restricted for purely military use. It is not permitted for ordinary citizens to fit their mounts with the valance, unless they have special privileges (Councilors or other high officials of Rharne), or else special dispensation from the Lightning Knights themselves to equip the valance.
Occasionally there will be feather-shaped plates, or even blades hidden amidst the frame of the wing-limb, so that the wings may be used also as weapons. However, this requires greater training for a mere beast to execute. At least excellent training is required for a winged mount to perform these winged attacks.
Found The methods of creating this armor are only known to smiths in the employ of the Lightning Knights. It is a jealously guarded secret, how they manage to alchemificate lightning resistance into the metal valance. It is illegal for non-Lightning Knights to make use of this product/mounted armor. Consult a Rharne mod if you wish to acquire some of this armor, but beware of the risks if you are not affiliated with the Lightning Knights.
Appearance See image above. Often enough, the valance are decorated with Rharnean colors and regalia.
Rarity Rare
Properties
Property 1 ~ protects the wings of flying humanoids and also winged mounts, whichever it's made for.
Property 2 ~ Can turn wings into deadly weapons or else powerful bludgeons, depending on the configuration of the valance.
Side Effects
Side Effect 1 ~ Less agility and pick up on the air. It takes greater wing strength and training in order to attain fast take off.
Side Effect 2 ~ Flight speed and duration is limited with the heavier valance.
How To Use Fitted like mount armor to a winged mount.
Status Illegal for all but licensed and trusted Rharnean Authorities.
Price Tier 8, but restricted. Please contact a Rharnean Mod if you wish to acquire some.
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Fast Facts
Knowing It
-- Rharne: Competent
-- Idalos: Athart: Novice, anywhere else: Expert
Wealth Tier
-- Rharne: Tier 8
-- Idalos: Tier 9
Sell/Buy It
-- Rharne: See armor price of tier 6-8 armor.
Rarity
-- Rharne: Uncommon
-- Idalos: Rare
-- Athart: Common
Finding It
-- Rharne: Competent
-- Idalos: Expert
-- Athart: Novice
Using It
-- Flying skill (Competent)
-- Mount: Air skill (Competent)
Tending It
-- Competent