Ok, just so we all know, I think this would be cool thing to start. Describe the types of armor you soldiers and combatants use, what it is made from, the design, things incorporated into the armor. Also, we can describe the type of weapons used by our Kingdoms, as some Kingdoms may have a Standardized weapons system, like how the Roman Empire was, or the British, or it could be different, like the Huns, or Hannibal's forces. Maybe add in military tactics. This would describe how the armor is impacted, and how it impacts, your kingdom's culture. So, without further adieu, this is the Kelvashi Weapon and Armor Log:
Armor:
The Kevlashi Battle Armor is unique, both in the Metal it is made from, and the fact that no two sets of armor tend to look alike. Indeed, each set of armor is specifically crafted to the needs and desires of the individual, ranging from barley covering plates on top of armor, all the way to heavy plate armor. Some Kelvashi like to be extremely mobile, preferring agility to heavy armor, while others still prefer to be literal walking tanks, able to take huge amounts of punishment, be being considerably less agile than those in the lighter armor. Kelvashi armor is made from a unique metal found only on the Kelvashi home island, its is extremely tough and durable, as well as light. The armor is supplemented with the bones of the animal of their first hunt, giving the armor an almost organic look to it. Not only do the types of armors differ between Kelvashi, but their Color does as well. Colors mean certain things to the Kelvashi. For Example: Red means honoring your Parents, blue means Reliability, and black means Justice. Most Kelvashi color their armors with certain colors for this reasoning, giving an insight into why they fight, and who they fight for. Occasionally, however, a Kelvashi may simply just paint his armor a certain color just because he likes it. Another thing that makes differences between the armor is the implementing of trophies into their armor. They may have bones, or pelts, or even leather implemented into their armor from their greatest kills. This tends to make them look like barbarians, although, trophies have a deeper significance to the Kelvashi than most think. Their armor is made to inspire fear in their enemies as well as to be protective.
(Two different sets of Kelvashi armor colored black. Most Kelvashi armor sets tend to follow a similar pattern in design, with the armor seeming almost organic in nature, which is partly due to the fact of the incorporation of the bones of their first kill.)
Weapons: No two Kelvashi weapons were the same, as they were made specifically for the user based on his strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Kelvashi weapons were considered High quality, and were made with the same unique metal that is found on their island.
One Handed-
(Jinclon's one-handed blade.)
(Sheara Adenn's War Axe.)
(Sefra Varshath's Mace.)
Two Handed-
(Varo Varshath's Greatsword.)
(Dango Comarti's Battleaxe.)
(Jeviic Dralshy'a's Warhammer.)
Mixed Hand (Can be both one and two handed)-
(Meralak's Spear and Short sword. Could be used in combination, or separately.)
Shields- For some reason, unlike almost everything else Kelvashi, shields all look the same, the only difference being color and size.
(Kelvashi Shield.)
Tactics: Kelvashi tactics can be somewhat strange. Fear is definetly a huge factor in their Tactics, and that element is what gives them such huge boosts in combat, even when they are outnumbered. The other huge factor is their training. While their combat ships and skill in Naval Warfare can be mediocre at best at times, their land combat training is superb. They are born warriors, training their entire lives to become a better warrior. Even after they have joined the military, and attained their goals, they continue to train, and to hunt dangerous targets, be they animal or man (Even Jeviic, the Kelv'alor, still trains and hunts dangerous game for self improvement). In combat, it is hard to distinguish what separates the Kelvashi in combat. To be honest, nothing. All Kelvashi are trained to fight both mounted or unmounted. During Kelvashi raids, the Kelvashi will appear out of nowhere, striking fast and hard, riding their Hounds into the enemy lines and tearing them apart. During large scale attacks, all Kelvashi start out mounted on their hounds, and charge in, thundering towards the enemy. Leading the way are War Riders and the people mounted on them. The War Riders dive bomb the enemy lines, unleashing arrows from above into the enemy lines. As the War Riders harass the enemy, sending them into a panic, the main Kelvashi army, all mounted on their war hounds charging in, and hit the front lines of the enemy like a tidal wave, sweeping aside any opposition. The Kelvashi will soon dismount their hounds in mid combat, effectively doubling their numbers, as each hound acts as a new warrior, even without their rider. Meanwhile, while the main force is engaged, and while the War Riders continue to harass the middle of the lines, a smaller group of Kelvashi, who split off from the main group before and during the initial charge, flank around the enemy, and attack from behind, all but trapping them in a slaughter. Kelvashi attacks are usually lightning fast, and come out of nowhere. They don't engage like a normal army on the field of battle.