Editing Warrior Core and Lord Gladiators Association (section)

=='''Armor'''==
The vast variations of armor styling is too numerous to discuss since they depend on the culture of the Association and the world it is in, the level of bloodsport, Honor combats or deathsport, and other elements.  Personal choice is a strong matter as is the question of Vanity versus Safety. 

In most associations a basic bodily covering is required but it is often disregarded and some venues are given exemptions.  The '''Warrior Harness''' is often considered the minimum of armor standards.

A ''crotch guard'' is another nearly ubiquitous item.  Usually a heavy kidney belt supporting a stainless steel padded codpiece, worn under short pants or battle skirt.  

While ''Bare Combats'' occur in some associations it is extremely rare depending on the culture and the venue.  

The ''Right Arm Harness'', as detailed below, is iconic for the sport.  The ''Left Arm Harness'' is as much part of the whole of the body armor as it is an element of personal style, affiliations and personal safety.


==='''Harness and Armor'''===
the '''Harness''' is the standard identifiable element of WC&LGA combat. As described below it has many variations but is generally a right arm leather guard for the chest, with leather pauldrons usually worn.  To establish balance in the armor many participants use a similar harness on the left arm.  In most associations this is the standard shoulder harness.

===='''Armor'''====
While the '''Harness''' is standard many fighters wear a wide variety of other armor pieces depending on the level of strength expected.  Agreed upon armor is usually an aspect of venue choice.

Common addition armor include:
*Gorgets
*Kidney Belts or Girdles
*Elbow and vanbraces
*Guatlets
*Leg and knee armor 
*Greeves
*Armored boots. Shoes are usually worn in most fights. Wearing combat boots is the agreement beyond the the two piece harness.  Attacking the feet is legal by doing it stains one's reputation

===='''Harness'''====
[[File:Warriorharness.jpg]] [[File:Warriorharness-articles.jpg]]

The harness is different from Association to Association but is generally thick leather, strapped around the chest beneath the arm and strapped to a belt at the waist..  It is often worn in combat.  The minimum Armor rules usually consider the chest plate of the Harness the least armored standard, worn over fabric clothes.  The shoulder pauldrons are a commonly included attachment and are sold together.  Chest and shoulder units are considered basic in nearly all venues. 

*The combat harness is usually leather but non-combat versions of many kinds are worn socially.  Many participants have cloth versions, light leather, even metal versions to be worn in social situations. 
*Heavier versions, including metal harnesses, are often used in fights where such armor is part of the venue specific rules or by participant agreement.  While association minimums are the rule for authorized fights, higher armor standards may be required by different venues. 
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=====Harness Augmentation=====

While Augmentation rules vary by association some rules are fairly standard.
====='''Right Arm Harness'''=====

The only decorations or augmentation required on the '''Right Arm Harness''' is the rank circlet. 

*Only two other decorations are common, under normal circumstance, on the harness is a symbol of religious devotion and a Lord's Favor purple strap.

===='''Left Arm Harness'''====
The '''Left Arm Harness'''is not part of the Association harness and is open to a great deal of individual decoration. Location of Augmentations is fairly standard but does vary. 
*Personal Device or Symbol on the left breast.
*Sponsor's symbol on the shoulder. Most schools have a left arm icon.
*Championship rockers or banners on the lower chest piece. 
*Some awards are given by cities or regions for public service and respect.
*A personal favor is often worn on the belt, as well as other favors for companions, warbands, team affiliations.

===='''Saint of Battle Augmentation'''====
In many of the Tosa/York worlds exists an award called the [[Saint of Battle]].  Among the accouterments of the Order is a small golden  '''S''' that is affixed on the first Lame below the should pauldren.   The Saint of Battle sigil is awarded for life & death battles and has never been given for Association fights, even among Lord of the Game.  Wearing the Sigil tells others that one is a warrior out of the arena as well as within it.

Many an Association fighter might go their whole lives and never meet an actual recipient of the Saint of Battle accolade.  As such many fighters have assumed the Sigil without earning it.  Some associations have awarded the Sigil, having been aware of the award, seen it in literature and never having had an actual recipient in their group.  When the Order has been made aware of the sigil being used undeservedly they have made a huge stink about it.

=====[[The Wasaliak Incident]]=====

There is a famous incident that occurred in Wasaliak, a world connected to the Tosian/York Realms through [[Mac's Bar]].  The Order of the Saints of battle were informed that the the WCA and LGA had been established in a capital city in Wasaliak and had been active for 40 years. They foght under the 10 Blood rule of Victory. Among the awards frequently given to Lord Gladiators and Lords of the Games was the gold Saint of Battle Insignia and a granting of the right to call themselves Saints of battle. 

The details can be found here:[[The Wasaliak Incident]]

=====Belt=====
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While a belt is worn with the harness to secure it in place during fights there is a series of common belts worn according to rank.  They are a personal choice and are not required or official parts of the combat harness.
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*''Green'' belts with buckles for the corresponding rank are worn by Warrior Core members.  The green in respect of the Gladiatorial Ranks.
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*''Purple'' belts with Buckles of the corresponding ranks are worn by Gladiators. Purple is in respect of the Lord of the Games.
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*''White'' belts are worn by Lords of the Games, usually with a mithril buckle and a large mounted diamond.

=====Harness Back=====
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The back harness is an optional addition but is favored by the vast majority of Warrior level fighters. 
*The long Harness back is meant to cover the kidneys.
*The short harness back allows more mobility.

====Fight Icon====
These are given out after every fight.  Some fighters pin this to the back of the armor.  Others display them at their work or residence.  Some have a jar they store them in. 
While some augmentation is placed on the back it is generally overflow and considered not as respectful.  It is generally left free.

Some associations allow the back harness to be more heavily armored, even using steel.  The need to protect the kidneys and the spine is considered important enough depending on the association rules to add the protective lower back lames.

=====Training Harness=====
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====Helmets====
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Helmets are made by the associations and distributed for sale to venues or individuals.  Much like how shoes are rented in bowling allies.  

Most Venues do not charge to use helm.  All helms must pass safety review periodically. While there are a great many differences between munitions grade helms the key factor is that they be plain and not ostentatious in design.