Kite Shield

Kite shields were a type of large shield, often used by vanguard warriors for their strength and blocking ability. They are so-named for their similar appearance to a textbook obtuse kite. Due to their weight, however, they required considerable strength to be effectively wielded by speedy adventurers. They were a step up in size from heater shields.
A common design was a wooden shield with edging and cruciform reinforcement of bronze, with the quadrants of exposed wood painted green and blue.
Even larger kite shields were used by the strongest of warriors.
Category:Shields