Racial Motifs 26 : Covenant Content . Daggerfall Covenant Arms and Armor By General Baryctor Stelanie Yes , we based the Daggerfall Covenant arms and armor on classic Second Empire designs , and we ' re unapologetic about it . In fact , we ' re proud ! The Covenant represents the continuing ideals of Reman ' s Imperium , the uncontested height of Tamriel ic civilization , when everyone , even the Orcs , were included in history ' s greatest confederation . Insofar as we seek to restore those lost glories , we deliberately hark back to them in our designs and symbolism . AXES Our axes are adorned with the lion rampant of the Daggerfall Covenant , so our enemies feel the lion ' s bite with every swing ! Solid , sturdy , sharp , and heavy – we learned that from the Orcs . Yes , we can even teach the Imperials a trick or two . BELTS The Covenant belt is strong and solid , made of square links but fronted with a round buckle . The buckle ' s abstract design is meant to represent the entire world of Nirn , of which Tamriel is the center . It stands for a Tamriel reunited under the Remanic ideals exemplified by our king , Emeric . BOOTS Steel sabatons , simple and utilitarian : the warriors of the Covenant are shod with the boots they need for the long march to Cyrodiil and beyond . Our knights may ride sturdy mounts , but in battle they mostly dismount and fight on foot , alongside the infantry and archers . BOWS The Covenant bow gives our lions ' claws a fearsomely long reach ! In the Daggerfall Covenant , we choose our archers for strength , the muscles needed to draw a bow powerful enough to drive an arrow through the thickest armor . CHEST PIECES The cuirasses of Daggerfall Covenant troops are unabashedly Imperial in design and outline , but unmistakably Covenant in adornment , with the lion rampant prominent on the chest . King Emeric chose well when he selected that as they symbol of our alliance ! DAGGERS Our Covenant daggers , wide yet pointed for thrusting , are definitely based on the short stabbing swords of the Second Empire ' s Imperial Legions . If it was good enough for the soldiers who followed Emperor Reman , it ' s good enough for us ! GLOVES Though the Reman Imperials wore only braces for hand and forearm protection , in the Covenant forces we feel the need for a bit more protection in modern melee warfare . We keep the hands relatively unencumbered , but have added strong upper gauntlets for forearm defense . HELMETS Our chest pieces may be based on Imperial designs , but when it comes to helmets the Covenant draws its inspiration from the armor of High Rock ' s knightly orders . We go for a full helm , complete with visor , and an aventail to protect the neck . LEG GREAVES Covenant greaves are plain but thick and rigid , for maximum protection of the troops ' vulnerable lower legs . The design draws from both Breton knightly armor and Orcish forge - wear . MACES Daggerfall Covenant maces are standardized on a heavy round head with spikes on all sides . This is a time - honored and eminently practical Orcish design : when your bludgeon is the same no matter how you hold it , you never have to wonder in the heat of combat if you ' ve got the head facing the right way . SHIELDS Covenant soldiers march into battle protected by kite - shaped shields embossed with the proud symbol of the lion rampant , the seal of our alliance personally selected by our monarch , His Majesty King Emeric ! Forward , the Daggers ! SHOULDERS Covenant shoulder cops are derived from the practical pauldrons typical to the armor worn by Breton knightly orders . Sometimes we ornament them with snarling lion faces as a reminder that we are fierce and mighty . STAVES When it comes to magic , it ' s the Bretons who are the most naturally talented of the Covenant allies , and the High Rock spellcasters are proud to wield staves tipped with the lion rampant of Emeric , our High King . The wrought - metal lion typically rears atop a facet - cut focusing crystal of some sort . SWORDS Daggerfall Covenant troops are armed with swords that harken back to those of the Second Empire : broad , straight blades edged on both sides , designed for both slashing and thrusting , with a strong crossguard above the hilt to enable vigorous parrying in the heat of melee .