Ankheg plate mail

Ankheg plate mail was a suit of armor that was crafted from the chitinous shell of an ankheg. Despite its name, it was not true plate mail but rather offered its wearer similar protection in combat.

This armor was highly valued for its lightness, as it weighed significantly less than metal plate armor. As such it cost anywhere from 4,000 - 6,000 gp and took between one to three days to be made.

Known crafters

 * Cromwell of Athkatla
 * Taerom Fuiruim of the Thunderhammer Smithy in Beregost

Appearances

 * Video games:
 * Baldur's Gate
 * Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn