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The muscle cuirass is greek in origin. Originally it
did cover over the entire waist, but as one can imagine, this did not work
well in battle. Because the cuirass covered the waist in one solid
sheet of bronze it was virtually impossible for a warrior to bend over.
Eventually later civilizations countered this by making things liked hinged
waist pieces, but by the time the Roman civilization began to become a
power in Italy the cuirass had been shortened to cover just under the last
rib, and a very thick bronze belt was worn to protect the waist.
It is this cuirass that we see in the world of Midlight. The muscle
cuirass is made up of two solid bronze pieces, a front and a back.
It is usually reserved for legates and higher in the Roman army.
Common soldiers, and centurions would not wear a muscle cuirass.
Like the Roman muscle cuirass only the higher ranks (those at
about Legate, or higher) are allowed to wear a muscle cuirass. The
muscle cuirass is good protection, covering both the chest and the back,
however, unless you are looking to impress people I'd recommend the mail
cuirass.
Muscle Cuirass is available at:
Bragan: Vetallun Armory
Muscle Cuirass - 2600d
Harach: Bronze Lane
Muscle Cuirass - 2t 1541d 2st 2s
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