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'''Equipment in the Wounds''' includes the various gear regularly used by the peoples that inhabit the archipelagoes within the [[Na-Gaesa Ocean]], as well as by those who live in the ocean itself. | '''Equipment in the Wounds''' includes the various gear regularly used by the peoples that inhabit the archipelagoes within the [[Na-Gaesa Ocean]], as well as by those who live in the ocean itself. | ||
== Materials == | |||
Metalworking is uncommon in the [[Wounds]] - in fact, only the [[dwarf|dwarves]] of [[Harv Taruhm]] and [[Harv Doruhl]] regularly do so. This is not from lacking the knowledge of ability to do so, however, but rather a result of a preference for materials that can be easily replaced and repaired without requiring specialized equipment that may not be on hand at any given time. Still, metal items and equipment may be used from time to time as is convenient, even if no special care or inclination is given to them. Amongst the dwarves, bronze is a favored metal due to its ability to resist the corrosion of seawater. | Metalworking is uncommon in the [[Wounds]] - in fact, only the [[dwarf|dwarves]] of [[Harv Taruhm]] and [[Harv Doruhl]] regularly do so. This is not from lacking the knowledge of ability to do so, however, but rather a result of a preference for materials that can be easily replaced and repaired without requiring specialized equipment that may not be on hand at any given time. Still, metal items and equipment may be used from time to time as is convenient, even if no special care or inclination is given to them. Amongst the dwarves, bronze is a favored metal due to its ability to resist the corrosion of seawater. | ||
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Obsidian is used across the Wounds to fashion blades and other sharp implements. The highest quality obsidian is famously from the [[Salt Spring Archipelago]], in the eastern Wounds, but the natural glass is found across many volcanic islands. Bone is commonly incorporated into tools as well. | Obsidian is used across the Wounds to fashion blades and other sharp implements. The highest quality obsidian is famously from the [[Salt Spring Archipelago]], in the eastern Wounds, but the natural glass is found across many volcanic islands. Bone is commonly incorporated into tools as well. | ||
== Weapons and armor == | |||
While dwarves are the only people of the Wounds to craft metal armor and weapons, other peoples will sometimes use them as well if given the opportunity. More typical for protection, however, are the woven palm and hide armors created by surface dwellers of the archipelagos. Those who live beneath the waves frequently use coral armor, especially the [[locathah]], or shell-plate. | While dwarves are the only people of the Wounds to craft metal armor and weapons, other peoples will sometimes use them as well if given the opportunity. More typical for protection, however, are the woven palm and hide armors created by surface dwellers of the archipelagos. Those who live beneath the waves frequently use coral armor, especially the [[locathah]], or shell-plate. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 25 January 2026
Equipment in the Wounds includes the various gear regularly used by the peoples that inhabit the archipelagoes within the Na-Gaesa Ocean, as well as by those who live in the ocean itself.
Materials
Metalworking is uncommon in the Wounds - in fact, only the dwarves of Harv Taruhm and Harv Doruhl regularly do so. This is not from lacking the knowledge of ability to do so, however, but rather a result of a preference for materials that can be easily replaced and repaired without requiring specialized equipment that may not be on hand at any given time. Still, metal items and equipment may be used from time to time as is convenient, even if no special care or inclination is given to them. Amongst the dwarves, bronze is a favored metal due to its ability to resist the corrosion of seawater.
For clothing and other fabrics, barkcloth and woven palm fibers are widely used. These can be harvested and processed across the Wounds and so are highly accessible. This is not to say they are simple, as they typically incorporate culturally significant designs and motifs.
Obsidian is used across the Wounds to fashion blades and other sharp implements. The highest quality obsidian is famously from the Salt Spring Archipelago, in the eastern Wounds, but the natural glass is found across many volcanic islands. Bone is commonly incorporated into tools as well.
Weapons and armor
While dwarves are the only people of the Wounds to craft metal armor and weapons, other peoples will sometimes use them as well if given the opportunity. More typical for protection, however, are the woven palm and hide armors created by surface dwellers of the archipelagos. Those who live beneath the waves frequently use coral armor, especially the locathah, or shell-plate.
Macahuitls, leiomanos, slings, spears, bows, and toothed knuckles are all common weapons in the Wounds.