Equipment of the Twaelar War
by James RuhlandFrogsuit: Thyatian Frogmen, amphibious
marines employed by the Empire in the war against the Twaelar, wear this
item. The Frogsuit was developed from the Breathing Gear
long used by the Retebius Air Fleet (see DotE, Player's Guide
to Thyatis, p.28). A Frogsuit consists of special,
articulated armour, formed out of materials that are impervious to corrosion
(by, for example, sea water), which encases the Frogman completely and
allows for quick movement under water (fast swimming, and walking as if
on land, move 12"). The helmet has a faceplate with two bulging eyelets,
permitting normal vision under water. It is the eyelets, and the generally
green coloration of the Frogsuit, that gives it its name.
Two large tubes extend from the mouth area, wrapping around the neck to
the back; these have been enchanted with Create Air, allowing the
wearer to breathe under water normally (note that because of this the suit
also protects wearers against harmful gasses). The suit's insulation protects
the Frogman against extreme temperatures as well, and provides protection
as Full Plate Armour (AC1). A Float in Air enchantment offsets the
weight of the Frogsuit, so the wearer doesn't sink like a
stone; this also aids in manoeuvrability and speed. It counts as Excellent
equipment.
Cost: 5,000 gp.
Harpoon Gun: This weapon, also used by Thyatian Frogmen, functions somewhat like a Crossbow, with a cocking mechanism that fires a javelin-like bolt. It has a rate of fire of 1/round, like a Light
Crossbow. On land it has the same range as a Light Crossbow, underwater
ranges are 6/9/12, a significant improvement over a simple Harpoon. Damage
is somewhat less than for a normal Harpoon, however (1d6+1 vs. S&M,
2d4 vs. L). The Harpoon Gun has a speed factor of 7 and a weight of 7.
It costs 150 gp and counts as Excellent equipment.