Scutum

Scutum Manufacturing Object type Protection Skill used Manufacture weapons Time 8 day(s) Materials 1500 grams of wood Tools bronze or iron carving knife Rot and repair Rot 10 points per day 49 points per day of use Repair 600 points per hour Holdable object General properties Defense 27 Weight 1500 grams Visible yes

Description and uses

A scutum is one of the heaviest shields in the game. It requires 1500 grams of wood and a bronze or iron carving knife. This shield takes 8 days to make and is a bit better then a tortoiseshell shield. If you have a limited supply of iron but want great protection and don't mind the weight, the scutum is for you. Can be used to make a steel scutum.

Real-life context

"Scutum (pronounced /ˈskuːtəm/, pl. scuta) is the Latin word for "shield", although it has in modern times come to be specifically associated with the rectangular, semi-cylindrical body shield carried by Roman legion." - [1]