A kote (pronounced: /koʊtɑː/ koh-tah[4]) was a type of armor used in Kara-Tur.[1]
Description[]
A pair of armored sleeves, a kote protected both arms from the back of the hand up to the shoulders. The sleeves were connected to each other by a strap of cloth or leather across the upper back. Kote were made from chainmail and sometimes had small plates of metal tailored into the chainmail as extra protection. Kote were light enough to be worn under clothing. Most kote were very plain and functional however they could be garishly decorated.[1]
Kote was a key part of several suits of armor such as o-yoroi.[1]
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Concept art of an ogre mage from the Baldur's Gate game, wearing a set of kote.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 49. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 38. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 125). ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 250). ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.