FANGS: Appendix A - Equipment

This appendix details equipment and pricing from the fantasy world of "Alvatia", and is suited for a fantasy/medieval oriented FANGS campaign.

Coinage

Most prices are in quoted in silver sovereigns (ss). The silver sovereign is about the size of an American nickel. The largest coin is the gold crown (gc) which is the same size as a silver sovereign, and is worth 25 silver sovereigns. The smallest coin is the copper bits (cb) -- about the size of an American penny -- 100 copper bits is worth 1 sovereign.

Note that a silver sovereign represents the average daily wage of most workmen, or will bring one a night at a good inn, including a couple of simple meals and perhaps a pint or two of hard cider. Living frugally, 7 to 10 silver sovereigns will keep one for a month! Thus, 100 silver sovereigns represents a small fortune, the equivalent of 1/4 to 1/3 of a year's income for most people in the medieval world.

Starting Funds

Unless modified by an Advantage or Disadvantage, characters start with 100 silver sovereigns (ss). This is equal to 10,000 copper bits (cb) or 4 gold crowns (gc). These can be used to purchase the possessions the character starts with.

Only the following items can be purchased before play begins, and note that these items may not be available or may be more expensive in the game.

Armor (complete suits)

Item	Description	SP	Cost
Leathers	Soft leather armor	1	18 ss
Jack	Reinforced leather armor	2	30 ss
Leather Armor	Heavy leather hauberk	3	45 ss
Ring Armor	Rings sewn into leather hauberk	4	175 ss
Scale Armor	Scales sewn on a leather hauberk	5	350 ss
Mail Armor	All metal chain hauberk	6	550 ss
Light Chain	The fine chain armor of nobility	7	750 ss
Plate Mail	Combination of chain and plate	8	1000 ss

Each point of Stun Protection (SP) in armor causes a one point penalty against your character's Dodge Roll and the AG related skills of Climb, Jump, Hide, Run and Sneak.

Leathers -- Leathers are the simplest form of armor, as they are basically clothes made from soft leather rather than cloth. They normally consists of a leather shirt tied in the front, a leather cap, and leather trousers tied with a drawstring. Once broken in leathers can be quite comfortable. They are the only armor that can reasonably be slept in.

Jack -- The jack is probably the most popular form of armor, as it is legal to wear it in most towns. It consists of a reinforced leather jacket with hood worn over a cloth tunic, and leather trews worn over trousers. They are reasonably comfortable to wear, but are uncomfortable to sleep in.

Hauberk (Leather, Ring, Scale, or Mail) -- This is a pullover tunic worn over specially made padded clothing. It covers the shoulders, chest, stomach, upper arms and legs down to the knees. It can be made of leather, ring, scale, or mail, and includes a coif (hood that covers head and throat) and leather trews to cover the legs. This type of armor is normally available only to the constabulary and the military. It is against the law in most towns and cities to wear a hauberk unless one is on duty. A hauberk is also quite uncomfortable and encumbering.

Light Chain -- The armor of knights and higher nobility. It consists of a chain mail byrnie (tunic), a separate mail coif, a plate helm, and mail trews. It is worn over leather tunic over a padded cotton undertunic, and over leather trews. Typically the links of light chain are much finer and tighter than is common with other chain armors. In addition, it must be custom 'fitted' to the owner. It provides just a little more protection than a mail hauberk, but is much more comfortable. Although made for war, light chain is also required during many of the ceremonies of the nobility, thus is often decorated and even fanciful. A surcoat is usually worn over light chain, but is not included with the chain price.

Plate Mail -- The same as Light Chain, but with additional steel plates protecting torso, joints, shoulders, and neck. It is never worn except during war, and is quite uncomfortable and encumbering.

Variable Armor

In real life, armor was frequently not uniform all over the wearer’s body. Mercenaries and troops gathered to be cannon fodder were often lucky to have a cuirass on their torso and a helmet. Armor is also fatiguing and hot, particularly in close quarters with no air circulation. Roman soldiers of the later periods could often be tracked by the discarded pieces of armor they left behind.

Rather than track what piece of armor is on what part of the body, players can adjust for this method of armor wearing by using a randomizing element. Determine the minimum protection a character is wearing, such as 2 points for tough leather, and add a die roll to see what thickness of armor is covering the leather at any point a character is hit.

Example: Gru is uncomfortable with armor on his arms and legs, and decides that he has no armor there at all. Elsewhere he may be wearing anything from simple clothes (1 point) to some ring armor (4 points). The character’s armor roll is 1d6-1. If a blow lands there might be as much as 5 points of protection (6-1) because some clothing is under the ringmail. Or there might be no protection at all (1-1).

Saul, who has a greater regard for the integrity of his skin, has a leather hauberk covering almost all of him, and some heavy chain (or equivalent) protecting the particularly vital spots. His roll is 1d4+2, giving a range from 3 (the heavy leather) to 6 (the chain hauberk).

The cost of variable armor like this is half that given in the price list for a complete set of armor. If combining sets like Saul in the above sample, both the leather hauberk and the chain mail are half price (a leather hauberk is actually part of the chain mail, so there is no add to damage protection for having one over the other – it would be there regardless.).

Melee Weapons (Weaponcrafter)

Weapons made by a guild weaponcrafter are of very high quality hardwood and steel, thus their high prices. Common weapons are usually made of more ordinary wood and iron.

Item	Type	Skill	Damage	SP	Cost	Notes
Axe, Battle	Melee	Axe	1d8+2	8	150 ss
Axe, Broad	Melee	Axe	1d6+2	6	75 ss
Axe, Great	Melee	Axe	2d6+2	10	250 ss	7
Dagger, Hand	Melee	Knife	1d4+2	6	15 ss	5
Flail, War	Melee	Flail	1d6+2	6	135 ss	1,2,6
Hammer, Great	Melee	Mace	2d6+2	10	150 ss	1,7
Hammer, War	Melee	Mace	1d6+2	8	125 ss	1
Lance	Melee	Spear	1d10+1	8	50 ss	4
Mace, Heavy	Melee	Mace	1d10	10	100 ss	1
Mace, Light	Melee	Mace	1d8	6	60 ss	1
Morningstar	Melee	Mace	1d6+2	6	100 ss	1
Rapier	Melee	Sword	1d6+1	8	150 ss	5
Shield, Bucker	Shield	Shield	1d4	8	25 ss	3
Shield, Round	Shield	Shield	1d6	12	35 ss	3
Shield, Knight	Shield	Shield	1d6	16	45 ss	3
Shield, Target	Shield	Shield	1d3	6	15 ss	3
Shield, Tower	Shield	Shield	1d6	18	65 ss	3
Sword, Bastard	Melee	Sword	1d10+2	12	200 ss
Sword, Broad	Melee	Sword	1d8+2	10	150 ss
Sword, Great	Melee	Sword	2d6+3	12	225 ss	7
Sword, Falchion	Melee	Sword	1d6+3	10	100 ss
Sword, Short	Melee	Sword	1d6+1	10	75 ss	5
Spear, Long	Melee	Spear	1d8+1	8	50 ss	4,7
Spear, Pike	Melee	Spear	1d6+1	6	40 ss	7
Staff, Shod	Melee	Staff	1d6+1	6	25 ss	1,7
Trident	Melee	Spear	2d6+2	8	35 ss	7

 

Notes:	1 -- Cannot impale, thus does mainly SP damage.
	2 -- Can disarm the opponent.
	3 -- Only damages weapons
	4 -- Useful from second rank
	5 -- May not be used two-handed
	6 -- Flail Skill can only be learned in the campaign, not during character creation
	7 -- Combat bonuses for two-handed use do not apply to these weapons (it is built into the initial skill.)

A character must have both ST and AG greater or equal to the maximum damage a weapon has in order to use a one-handed weapon effectively. For instance, the maximum damage a Battle Axe (1d8+2) can do is 10, thus requires a ST and AG of at least 10 each -- with a Bastard Sword (1D10+2) the max. damage is 12, thus requires a ST and AG of at least 12 each.

Two Handed Weapon Use

There is a minimum ST and AG for two-handed weapon use, but it is less because a weapon is easier to carry and use two-handed. The ST and AG necessary for using a two-handed weapon, including archery weapons – see below, is maximum damage -3. Thus, a Great Sword, with maximum damage of 15, calls for a ST and AG of 12 each.

Using Weapons with Less Than Required Characteristics

If your character does not have the necessary ST or AG, it is still possible to use the weapon -- however, there are penalties. For each point he does not have to meet the requirement, that number of points is subtracted from attack and parry skill rolls and damage done. There is no trade-off. A character with a ST of 15 and an AG of 10 is still -2 in using a Bastard Sword.

For instance, if the character has a ST of 10 and an AG of 10, and tries to use a Bastard Sword (1d10 + 2 = max. damage of 12) one-handed, subtract 4 from his skill (-2 for low ST, -2 for low AG) to use the weapon, and 4 from the maximum damage he succeeds in doing. This is done by reducing the dice size. The Bastard Sword in this character’s hands would do 1d6+2. If he tried to use a Great Sword (2d6+3 = max. damage of 15), subtract 10 from his skill, and 10 points from the maximum damage, meaning that the Greatsword would be doing a d4+1 in damage.

Using a large one-handed weapon (including transition weapons like Bastard Swords and Battleaxes, but NOT weapons normally used two-handed) with both hands, forsaking shield, adds 1/3 the character's ST to the attack skill, but not to the parry. This is particularly useful to help offset the penalty for not having sufficient ST and AG for a weapon. The most effect this has on damage is to increase the weapon’s dice by one increment. A bastard sword used by someone with a 12 ST and 12 AG two handed would increase to a d12+2. Being used by someone with an 18 ST and 18 AG would have the same effect, though the character’s Damage Modifier would certainly be greater, as well.

Your character must also have ST & AG both greater or equal to the SP value of a shield to be able to use a shield effectively. For each point he does not have to meet the requirement, that number of points is subtracted from his ALL his attack skill rolls, as well as ALL parry skill rolls. The same number of points is also subtracted from the maximum damage the shield might do if it damages an attacking weapon.

Missile Weapons (Weaponcrafter)

Item	Type	Skill	Damage	MR	SP	Cost	Notes
Axe, Throwing	Missile	Throw Axe	1d6	2	6	65 ss	2,3
Bow, Cross	Missile	Bow	1d8+2	3	5	125 ss
Bow, Long	Missile	Bow	2d6	4	4	100 ss
Bow, Short	Missile	Bow	1d6+1	2	3	50 ss
Dagger, Throw	Missile	Throw Knife	1d4	1	4	20 ss	2,4
Hammer, Throwing	Missile	Throw Hammer	1d6-1	2	6	50 ss	1,2,5
Javelin	Missile	Throw Spear	1d8	3	6	35 ss	2,6

 

Notes:	1 -- Cannot impale, thus does mainly SP damage.
	2 -- Specially balanced or throwing
	3 -- Can be used as common wood axe in melee
	4 -- Can be used as common knife in melee
	5 -- Can be used as common smith's hammer in melee
	6 -- Can be used as common hunting spear in melee

MR– The minimum range is 1/3 times max damage in paces, and the maximum range is 20 times its max damage in paces. The optimum range of a missile weapon is 10 times its max damage in paces. Thus the minimum range for a short bow is 2 paces, optimum 70 paces, and max is 140 paces. A throwing dagger minimum is 1 pace, optimum 40, max 80.

For each 1 times max damage a weapon is beyond optimum range there is a penalty of -2 to your skill. Thus there is no penalty to shoot a long bow (max damage 12) up to 120 paces, but a penalty of -2 point for 121-132 paces, penalty of -4 for 133-144 paces, up to a -20 point penalty at the max range of 240 paces.

Weapons (Common)

Item	Type	Skill	Damage	SP	Cost	Notes
Axe, Wood	Melee	Axe	1d6	6	30 ss
Club, Wood	Melee	Mace	1d4	5	1 ss	1
Flail, Grain	Melee	Flail	1d6	6	10 ss	1,2,5
Hammer, Carpenter	Melee	Mace	1d4	3	2 ss	1,4
Hammer, Smith	Melee	Mace	1d6	6	15 ss	1
Hatchet	Melee	Axe	1d4	4	2 ss	4
Hoe	Melee	Mace	1d4	4	3 ss	1
Knife, Hand	Melee	Knife	1d4	3	10 ss	4
Knuckles	Melee	Fist	1d4	3	10 ss	1,4
Pickaxe	Melee	Axe	1d8	8	50 ss
Pitchfork	Melee	Spear	1d6	6	25 ss	6
Sickle	Melee	Sword	1d6-1	6	15 ss
Singlestick	Melee	Mace	1d4	4	1 ss	1,4
Shovel	Melee	Mace	1d4	4	15 ss	1
Spade	Melee	Mace	1d4	4	3 ss	1, 6
Spear, Hunting	Melee	Spear	1d8	6	30 ss	3, 6
Spear, Short	Melee	Spear	1d6	4	20 ss	3
Staff, Quarter	Melee	Staff	1d6	4	5 ss	1,6
Whip, Driving	Melee	Flail	1d2	3	20 ss	1,2,4

 

Notes:	1 -- Cannot impale, thus does mainly SP damage.
	2 -- Can disarm the opponent.
	3 -- Useful from second rank
	4 -- May not be used two-handed
	5 -- Flail Skill can only be learned in the campaign, not during character creation
	6 -- Combat bonuses for two-handed use do not apply to this weapon (it is built into the initial skill.

Weapons (Natural)

Item	Type	Skill	Damage	SP	Cost	Notes
Fist	Melee	Fist	1d3	n/a	n/a	1
Kick	Melee	Kick	1d4	n/a	n/a	1
Wrestle	Melee	Wrestle	1d2	n/a	n/a	1

 

Notes:

1 -- Cannot impale, thus does mainly SP damage.

Weapon Related Items (Weaponcrafter)

Item	Description	Cost
Arrowheads	20 Steel	2 ss
Arrows	20 Steel-tipped, for bow	5 ss
Arrow, Silver	Silver-tipped	2 ss
Belt, Sword	Leather, average quality	5 ss
Quarrel	Steel-tipped, for cross bow	10 ss
Quarrel, Silver	Silver-tipped, cost each	3 ss
Quiver, Hip	Leather, holds 20 arrows	1 ss
Quiver, Back	Leather, holds 30 arrows	2 ss
Sheath, Sword	Leather, average quality	10 ss
Sheath, Dagger	Leather, average quality	3 ss

Animals, Common Domestic

Item	Description	Cost	Quality Roll
Cat	Common	2 ss	+ 4 ss
Dog	Common	2 ss	+ 4 ss
Dog	Hunting, War	25 ss	+ 15 ss
Donkey	Daily fodder -- 1 bushel	25 ss	+ 75 ss
Horse, Draft	Daily fodder -- 2 bushels	50 ss	+ 50 ss
Horse, Saddle	Daily fodder -- 2 bushels	100 ss	+100 ss
Mule	Daily fodder -- 2 bushels	50 ss	+ 25 ss
Pony	Daily fodder -- 1 bushel	50 ss	+ 25 ss

For each Quality Roll you pay for, the GM will roll d20. If the roll is 19 or 20, your character has an animal of higher quality. Only saddle horses have a quality greater than 2. A quality of 1 is an above average animal, reliable and healthy. Quality 2 shows that the animal has promise, and is quite intelligent and extraordinarily healthy. A horse of quality 3 can be trained as a warhorse. The Quality 4 horse is agile and superior in combat. Even higher numbers are possible if you want to pay for it.

Animal Gear &Provisions

Item	Description	Cost
Bit/Bridle	Leather, average quality	15 ss
Blanket, Saddle	Wool, average quality	15 ss
Cart, Pony	Wood, 500 lbs.	100 ss
Cart, Horse	Wood, 1000 lbs.	150 ss
Fodder, Hay/Rye	1 bushel	60 ss
Fodder, Oats/Barley	1 bushel	1 ss
Fodder, Wheat	1 bushel	140 cb
Roll, Saddle	Linen, undyed, average quality	1 ss
Saddle, Pack	Leather, average quality, 300 lbs.	100 ss
Saddle, Riding	Leather, average quality	150 ss
Saddlebag, Small	Leather, average quality, 10 lbs.	2 ss
Saddlebag, Large	Leather, average quality, 20 lbs.	5 ss
Spurs	Plain, average quality	10 ss
Stable, Pony/Donkey	One day, no fodder	40 cb
Stable, Mule/Horse	One day, no fodder	60 cb

Clothing (Basic)

Item	Description	Cost
Belt	Leather, average quality	2 ss
Boots, Dress	Leather, average quality	30 ss
Boots, Infantry	Leather, average quality	20 ss
Boots, Tall	Leather, average quality	35 ss
Boots, Work	Leather, average quality	15 ss
Cloak/Mantle	Linen, brown dye, average quality	9 ss
Cloak, Hooded	Linen, brown dye, average quality	10 ss
Dress/Gown	Linen, brown dye, average quality	3 ss
Gloves	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Hat/Hood/Wimple	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Hose	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Robe	Linen, brown dye, average quality	5 ss
Sandals, Light	Leather, average quality	1 ss
Sandals, Heavy	Leather, average quality	2 ss
Shirt/Blouse	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Shoes	Leather, average quality	10 ss
Skirt/Kilt	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Slippers	Linen, brown dye, average quality	9 ss
Surcoat	Linen, brown dye, average quality	20 ss
Trousers	Linen, brown dye, average quality	3 ss
Tunic/Bliaut	Linen, brown dye, average quality	5 ss

Clothing (Special)

Item	Description	Cost
Embroidery	1 inch square, undyed	1 ss
Quality:
Poor	Inferior weaving, poor tailoring	x0.5 base
Average	Standard weaving, average tailoring	x1.0 base
Good	Quality weaving, good tailoring	x1.5 base
Well Off	Quality weaving, good tailoring	x3.0 base
Noble	Finest weaving, great tailoring	x5.0 base
Titled	Finest weaving, finest tailoring	x7.0 base
Age:
Old	Over five years of wear and tear	x0.25 base
Worn	More than one year old	x0.5 base
New	Less than one year old	x1.0 base
Cloth:
Russet	Brownish, coarse, homespun cloth	x0.5 base
Linen	Strong cloth made from flax	x1.0 base
Canvas	Coarse but tough cotton cloth	x1.5 base
Cotton	Cloth finer and cooler than linen	x2.0 base
Wool	Water resistant and cooler than linen	x3.0 base
Leather	Soft, tanned animal hide	x4.0 base
Worsted	Finest quality wool	x8.0 base
Silk	Finest quality cloth	x15.0 base
Dye:
Undyed	Natural color of cloth	x0.80 base
Brown	An economy dye	x1.00 base
Green	Another economy dye	x1.15 base
Black	An inexpensive dye	x1.25 base
Bleached	Lighter version of natural color	x1.25 base
Yellow/Gold	A moderately priced dye	x1.50 base
Red/Orange	An expensive dye	x1.75 base
Blue	An expensive dye	x2.00 base
Purple/Violet	A royal dye, very rare	x10.00 base

Camp Equipment

Item	Description	Cost
Bed, Cloth Camp	Canvas, single cloth	10 ss
Blanket, Heavy	Wool, average quality	50 ss
Blanket, Light	Wool, average quality	25 ss
Fishhook & Line	Iron hook, bob, and line	1 ss
Hammock, Cloth	Canvas, 8' x 4'	35 ss
Paliasse	Sackcloth for straw, (no straw)	1 ss
Sheets, Linen	Linen, brown dye, average quality	5 ss
Straw, Sleeping	Good for one week in paliasse	20 cb
Tarp	Waxed Cloth, 10' x 10'	1 ss
Tent, Small	Canvas, for 2 men	30 ss

Containers

Item	Description	Cost
Backpack, Small	Leather, holds 20 lbs.	2 ss
Backpack, Medium	Leather, holds 40 lbs.	5 ss
Backpack, Large	Leather, holds 60 lbs.	10 ss
Backpack, Canvas	Similar to Small Backpack, holds 20 lbs.	1 ss
Barrel, Cask	Wooden, 12.5 gallons	12 ss
Canteen, Small	Leather, 1 pint	2 ss
Canteen, Medium	Leather, 2 pints	3 ss
Pouch/Purse	Linen, brown dye, average quality	2 ss
Sack, Small	Sackcloth, holds 10 lbs.	40 cb
Sack, Medium	Sackcloth, holds 20 lbs.	80 cb
Sack, Large	Sackcloth, holds 60 lbs, or 1 bushel	1 ss
Sack, Canvas	As per sackcloth sizes	x3 base
Sack, Leather	As per sackcloth sizes	x6 base
Skin, Water	Leather, 1 gallon	5 ss
Skin, Large Water	Leather, 5 gallon	10 ss
Vial, Small	Pottery, 1 dose, 1/10 pint	1 ss
Vial, Medium	Pottery, 5 doses, 1/2 pint	4 ss
Vial, Glass	Blown Glass	x25 base
Vial, Silver	Average quality, no engravings	x50 base
Vial, Tin	Average quality, no engravings	x10 base

Combustibles

Item	Description	Cost
Candle, Tallow	Per inch,1 inch diam.,1 hours light	16 cb
Candle, Watch	2" x 4" -- burns 4 hours (1 watch)	24 cb
Candle, Wax	Per inch,1 inch diam.,1 hours light	32 cb
Charcoal	Clean burning, 1 hour	1 ss
Coal	Clean burning, 1 hour	2 ss
Flint & Steel	For starting fires	1 ss
Lamp, Oil	Small, tin, 'Aladdin' type	5 ss
Lantern, Oil	Tin, with handle	20 ss
Lens, Colored	For Oil Lantern	50 ss
Oil, lamp	For lamp or lantern, 24 hours	1 ss
Peat	Dirty burning, 1 hour	20 cb
Rushlight	One hour light	2 cb
Tinderbox	Includes flint & steel	5 ss
Torch	Wood, soaked in pitch	40 cb

Cooking/Eating Equipment

Item	Description	Cost
Bowl, Pewter	Average quality	10 ss
Bowl, Pottery	Average quality	1 ss
Bowl, Wood	Average quality	48 cb
Knife, Pewter	Average quality	3 ss
Fork, Pewter	Average quality	4 ss
Horn, Drinking	Average quality	10 ss
Mug, Pewter	Average quality	15 ss
Mug, Pottery	Average quality	1 ss
Mug, Wood	Average quality	48 cb
Pan, Small	Iron, cooking	6 ss
Spoon, Pewter	Average quality	3 ss
Spoon, Wood	Average quality	40 cb

Miscellaneous

(see also Weapons (Common))

Item	Description	Cost
Book, Blank	50 pages	40 ss
Chalk	Stick, 2 inches	8 cb
Charcoal, Drawing	Stick, 2 inches	4 cb
Chisel	Steel	15 ss
Crowbar	Iron	10 ss
Glue	Wood, 1 pint	2 ss
Grapnel	Iron, 3 prong	10 ss
Ink & Pot	Pottery, cork lid	20 ss
Ladder, Rope	Per 10 paces	15 ss
Ladder, Wood	10 foot	25 ss
Mirror, Small	Polished Copper	20 ss
Mirror, Silver	Polished, hand sized	120 ss
Paper	Sheet	40 cb
Pen, Quill	Average quality	20 cb
Rope	Hemp, 50 foot, average quality	10 ss
Rope, Silk	Per foot	5 ss
Spikes	Iron	2 ss
Stakes	Wood	4 cb
String	100 foot	1 ss
Tablet, Writing	Slate, 6 inch square	2 ss
Wedges	Iron	6 ss

Accommodations & Provisions

Item	Description	Cost
Beer	Average, 1/2 pint	20 cb
Brandy, Fermented	Average, 1/2 pint	2 ss
Brandy, Winter	Average, 1/2 pint	1 ss
Cider, Fermented	Average, 1/2 pint	12 cb
Cider, Fresh	Average, 1/2 pint	8 cb
Meal, Cold	Average quality, 1 lbs.	20 cb
Meal, Hot	Average quality, 2 lbs.	32 cb
Rations, Common	1 Week (stores for 2 weeks)	5 ss
Rations, Iron	1 Week (stores for 2 months)	15 ss
Room, Common	Average, 1 night	20 cb
Room, Shared	Average,1 Night	40 cb
Room, Private	Average, 1 Night	1 ss
Wine	Average, 1/2 pint	24 cb