Armor

What purpose does this armor serve in your world?

E.g., is it for ceremony, dueling, jousting, standard-issue, traveling, etc.?

Who invented this armor?

Does its original purpose differ from its current purpose?

Who typically wears it?

For instance, is it soldiers, knights, assassins, special forces, etc.?

What materials is the armor made from?

How do material choices affect functionality, durability, or aesthetics?

What challenges or threats was this armor specifically designed to address?

Identify the kinds of enemies, natural hazards, or magical forces present in your world.

What makes it special?

How does it compare to other armor?

What are the defining visual features of this armor?

Think shapes, silhouettes, textures, patterns, etc.?

How is it worn?

Describe someone putting it on.

How does the armor fit the wearer's body and role?

Are there variations of it for different classes or roles?

How is the armor adapted for different environments?

Design an environmental variant of the armor and explain its modifications.

How does the armor suggest rank, status, or role within society?

How do these visual cues communicate hierarchy or specialization?

How effective is the armor at protecting the wearer?

What types of attacks does it resist?

What are its greatest strengths?

Think increased mobility, resistance to magic and poison, etc.?

What are its biggest weaknesses?

Think slow movement, expensive, etc.?

In what kind of a situation does it perform best in?

Write out that scenario here.

How durable is the armor under repeated combat?

Think maintenance, wear and tear, repairability, etc.?

What is the armor’s enduring legacy?

Describe a scholar or adventurer reflecting on its impact across generations.

What famous historical figures or warriors wore it?

What happened to them?

What battles or conflicts is the armor known for?

What role did the armor play in it?

How has the armor influenced other weapons or armor?

E.g., in terms of design imitations, adaptations, etc.?

How do different groups perceive the armor?

Is there political or religious symbolism attached to it? How might it represent status, power, loyalty, etc.?

What legends, myths, or curses are associated with it?

Write one such legend out here.