Noble Bevor

You enjoy the finer things in life and lately you’ve become accustomed to the feel of soft fabric draped across you. When the call of adventure comes, you take your sturdy Imperial Bevor and other armour and you have it lined in luxurious green velvet.

And now, everywhere you go people know exactly who you are. Your legend has spread, and in utter comfort every step of the way.

A Noble’s Neck Protection

Epic Armoury’s Green Noble Leather Bevor is a piece of handmade leather armour designed to protect the face and neck, inspired by traditional armour worn during the medieval period. Molded to sit comfortably around the neck and rest on the shoulders, the Bevor offers some of the best protection for the battlefield. Overlapping leather allows for some flexibility, while the green velvet lining and the scalloped edges provide a rich appearance. This bevor can easily be paired with other Epic Armoury helmets and the Noble Gorget for a complete look.

Secure the Bevor by tightening the leather strap across the back of the neck, adjusting so that the chin sits comfortably. Made of thick, hardened top-grain leather, this armour piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather care.

HISTORY

• Typically worn with a sallet or burgonet in order to protect the entire head and neck
Plate version was used during jousting tournaments
• Bevor is a term also used for the hinged plate protecting the lower face and throat in a closed helm

"When attempting to crush savages under the heel of the Empire," the Praelia began, "it doesn't do to be cut off at the knees."

A Noble’s Knee Protection

Epic Armoury’s Green Noble Leather Poleyns are a pair of leather guards designed to protect the knees from pesky arrows. Molded and cut to provide the most protection to the entire knee--including the sides and the top of the shins--you can depend on this armour to keep you up on your feet. Overlapping plates provide comfort and flexibility, allowing great mobility on the battlefield. Perhaps most importantly, these poleyns also feature incredible details like scalloped leather and green velvet edging, as well as the cut-out designs.

Made of hard top-grain leather, these armour pieces are built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather care. Two leather straps are used to keep each of the Noble Poleyns in place. Brass eyelets along the shins and at the top of the poleyns can be used to attach to thigh and shin guards. Worn on their own or with an entire set of armour, these Noble Poleyns are sure to add some class to your costume.

HISTORY

• Typically created with metal, knee armour is considered one of the earliest form of plate armour to be developed
• Gothic style during the late 15th century developed the additional projection to protect the side of the knee

The Praelia looked over the rim of his mug, admiring the new uniform armour.
"I feel sorry for the poor bastard that has to sing our tales, boys."
"Why's that, Karl?" one of the others asked.
"Just look at the fine detailing on this," he responded, waggling the arm that held the cup to his lips in indication "How's he going to find a rhyme for elbow?"

It is your duty as a paladin born of noble birth to provide for the less fortunate. Your family does not appreciate the needs of the poor, but you are a beacon of hope and a fighter for justice.

Dressed in your Noble Leather Couters and matching armour, you ride into town with much food for all to share. They look to you as a hero...and to be quite honest, you really do look the part.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Green Noble Leather Couter is a pair of leather guards designed to protect the elbows. Molded and cut to provide the most protection to the entire elbow--including the sides and a portion of the arms--you can depend on this armour to keep you fighting. Most importantly, these couters also feature incredible details like scalloped leather, green velvet edging, and smooth leatherwork.

Made of hard full-grain leather, these armour pieces are built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather care. One leather strap is used to keep each of the Noble Leather Couters in place. Brass eyelets can be used to attach the couter firmly to a gambeson or shirt. Worn on their own or with an entire set of armour, these Noble Leather Couters are sure to add some class to your costume.

HISTORY

• Elbow armour was first created as a curved metal plate, later becoming articulated
• Sometimes called an elbow cop

A Cavalry Favorite

Epic Armoury’s Polished Steel Burgonet is a protective helmet with a visor based on the historical helmet used in the 16th century by cavalry units. The visor is reinforced and shaped to fit comfortably around the face without constricting vision, framing a face protected by extended cheek guards. A crest runs along the top of the helmet from front to rear, acting as a deflector against strikes, while a curved neck-plate protects the back of the neck. When you require a little extra protection, this Burgonet is fashioned with a riveted metal bar--keeping the separately available Burgonet Faceplate in place.

 Secure the Burgonet helmet by tightening the leather strap beneath the chin, keeping the helmet in place. Made of 1 mm thick mild steel, top-grain vegetable-tanned leather straps, and steel buckles this armour piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.

Your Knight’s Code is one of valor, truth, and courage. You are tasked with defending the innocent and the weak, and today your oath is being tested. Outside of town there has been a bandit attack on a merchant and his family, and it’s up to you to rescue them.

Your squire straps your Bevor around your neck before your helmet is placed firmly over your head, and with a prayer to your god you and your small unit strike out onto the road.