Oh no, you think, as a sword and a helmet are thrust into your farm-calloused hands. You've never been trained as a soldier, let alone asked to fight on a dangerous battlefield!But here you are, suddenly standing in a row of your neighbors with your helmet secured over a padded Undercap. You await the advancing orc raid headed for your farms and your town, and you just hope that somehow you'll make it through. At least your helmet feels solid on your head. That's something to be thankful for, at least...right?DETAILSEpic Armoury's Undercap is a padded hood that fits over the head and ears comfortably. Made from quilted cotton canvas lined with a soft polyester interior and a medium cotton outer layer, this padding can be worn on its own or as padding beneath a heavy steel or leather helmet.The Undercap is stitched to ensure the padding will remain evenly spaced. Secure it to your head by tying the cotton cords under the chin. With its neutral style, the Undercap will work on a wide variety of characters. Match it with other Epic Armoury armours and clothes to fit your unique style!Available in colours Desert Beige and Epic Black; and in One Size.HISTORY Used as padding under chainmail or plate armour Historically, a high-medieval European gambeson was recorded as being capable of stopping sword blows from penetrating the skin Could stop heavy arrows and mace and axe impacts with the addition of overlaying chainmail
