Splint mail

Splint mail (or simply splint ) was a type of armor used on Toril.

Description
Splint mail was made up of several vertical strips of metal (known as splints) that were riveted to a backing of leather. Splint was worn over cloth padding. The joints in splint mail were often protected with chainmail.

Availabity

 * In Faerûn, splint mail was common in Cormyr, Turmish, and Vaasa.
 * Splint mail was rather rare in Kara-Tur.

History
Splint mail was believed to have been first developed by dwarves.

Groups

 * Arahars of Tempus.
 * Red Plumes
 * Moon Knights

Individuals

 * Rathan Thentraver