Raider Greaves

You grunt a command to the scouts, and they sneak off into the underbrush with their spears in hand. Your hunting party searches the woods--not for food--but for the rush and excitement of finding a fresh elven kill.

Soon the scouts return with news of an elven encampment ahead, and your fellow orcs share toothy, eager smiles. Dressed in your Raider Armour, you set out into the night in the direction of unsuspecting prey.

Don't worry so much. You will die soon enough!

The Epic Armoury Raider Leg Guards are much more than just simple leg armour. This set of armor will protect your lower legs and knees during Larp combat and come in a dark finish with parts in a rusted patina. This barbaric-style metal leg armor is embellished by a raised pattern, giving the shin guards strength and aggressive disposition. Each of the 1 mm metal greaves is composed of 2 metal plates riveted together. These plates protect the front part of the shin and knee and are secured to the fighter's leg with two leather straps. The raider leg guards will not impede movement and are designed to give your character an aggressive appearance.

The Raider Armour is embellished with leather straps and antique-finished metal rings on the front, which can be used to hang trophies. The backplate features a riveted metal plate that allows for flexibility of movement--and looks eerily like a beast’s flesh. Made of 1 mm thick galvanized mild steel and top-grain leather straps and fittings, this armour piece is built to withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather and metal armour care.

INSPIRATION

• Based on orc costuming, which is a creature whose earliest references are found in Old English and Anglo-Saxon sources, such as in Beowulf and in 16th century Italian folktales