Crested helmets were an open-faced style of helmet found in the Realms.[note 1]
Description[]
These style of helmets covered most of the wearer's head and face, but left the center of the face open.[2] They were distinguished from other helmets by a tufted crest across the helm's front axis.[3] Some also sported flaps, which allowed the helmet's cheek pieces to be raised aside whenever a wearer was out of combat.[2]
History[]
Sometime after the sundering of the Ordning in 1485 DR, the fire giant warlord Baron Krelas Ugarak assembled an army of fire giants, goblinoids, and human mercenaries to wage a campaign of conquest against Secomber, moving on to Daggerford and eventually Waterdeep. As part of this nefarious plan he was developing a new form of siege engine, known as inferno bombards.[4] The entrance to the Molten Vault where they were being developed was guarded by a large contingent of goblinoids, with the hobgoblins all outfitted in blackened steel armor and crested helmets.[3][note 2]
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Notes[]
- ↑ Though these helmets would more accurately be referred to as "Corinthian helmets" or "Hoplite helmets", such historical names are ill-fitting for the Realms. The name "crested helmet" is taken from the historical campaign sourcebook Age of Heroes, though due to the genericness of such a name it should not be assumed that any mention of a "crested helmet" in the Realms is referring to this style of helmet.
- ↑ As the hobgoblins in this adventure are described as wearing "armor resembling hoplites", it is assumed that the style of helmet described in the adventure is likewise referring to a Corinthian helmet.
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Comics
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
External Links[]
Corinthian helmet article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ Nicky Rea (1994). Age of Heroes Campaign Sourcebook. Edited by Matt Forbeck. (TSR, Inc.), p. 70. ISBN 1-56076-814-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nicky Rea (1994). Age of Heroes Campaign Sourcebook. Edited by Matt Forbeck. (TSR, Inc.), p. 71. ISBN 1-56076-814-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bill Benham (2016). The Iron Baron (DDEP5-01) (PDF). Edited by Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall. D&D Adventurers League: Storm King's Thunder (Wizards of the Coast), p. 8.
- ↑ Bill Benham (2016). The Iron Baron (DDEP5-01) (PDF). Edited by Claire Hoffman, Travis Woodall. D&D Adventurers League: Storm King's Thunder (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 4–5.