Akeli contest 1: Battle armorby *CunningFox

Scraps

PLEASE READ THIS EXTRA CONCEPT INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE..

Heavy feline battle armor-
The most brutal looking and heavy of all the armor types this armor is only for the strongest of warriors to wear. Basically a walking shield this armor is very had to accurately penetrate unless the opponent is a master of aim. Even then the most vital parts of the feline are protected. Armor like this needs to be crafted specifically for the feline's body build and is mainly slip on piece by piece or simple clip/latch mechanisms or pull tight straps. Warriors outfitting in this armor often need assistance by another to fully secure and tighten their plates on.
The helmet and neck are one piece with a hood slip on design and effectively protect nose, mouth and ears from the brunt of the trauma while allowing all senses to remain at top notch.
The 'jaws' of the helmet are attatched by leather and a spring system which clamps down with more force to the original bite when it snaps shut.
The warrior however would be hampered by the weight and slower than a lighter armored opponent. They have an aether srist stone embedded in the neck plates which is used to enhance their vocal chakra and blast commands or roar violent disturbingly loud battlecrys to shake their enemys. Earth srist stones in the gauntlets to bring power to their front paws.
(tail and gauntlet weapons explained in other deviation)

Lighter scale armor -
The base bones of what is nessisary to protect these armors consist of a smooth plate helmet with top vertebrae neck protectors. A mane of dyed horse hair for intimidation and identification/ this makes them look larger and more aggressive. The cloak is elasticated at the shoulder and just slips over, for purely decorative purposes only. Same earth srist stone as above.
Warriors with this armor rely on their skill and heavy training to survive in battle.

Battle monk armor-
This is the lightest and most practical for a free moving feline armor. They are not heavy combatants but quick and precise. They have an aether srist stone clipping their shawl of rough fur together. The shawl is for added warmth and lower neck protection, it also serves to make them look more imposing and intimidating. Minimal weapons and armor makes them the most flexible and fast but certainly not the most brutal. Their shade hat is optional and serves to identify a battle monk, there are adequate holes for the hat to sit over the ears anchoring it to the head so it doesn't slip off.

I am still on hiatus from DA hence why these are being posted in scraps. I just realized to contest ends tomorrow and it was one of the ones I really really wanted to enter.

=akeli I can provide non watermarked images for you if you want them (iv had a swathe of thievery lately and not even sketches are safe). I can also darken them if their too light.

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