----------------------- | Artifact Lore Vol. IX | | Shields and Boots | ----------------------- The Small Mithril Shield of Thorin Invoking the strength and endurance of Thorin, King under the Mountain, this little metal shield is proof against the Element of Earth. The Large Leather Shield of Celegorm This shield emblazoned with a multitude of creatures not seen for ages once protected Celegorm, lord of Himlad; around it lies a mystic balance that contains the conflicts of the elements. The Large Metal Shield of Anarion The great metal-bound shield of Anarion, son of Elendil, who Sauron found himself powerless to wither or diminish. The Small Metal Shield of Gimli A gift from the King of Rohan to Gimli the Dwarf, this shield combines the cunning and stamina of Gimli Elf-friend, Gimli the Lock-bearer. The Shield of Deflection of Gil-galad The legendary shield of Gil-Galad, who fought his way to the gates of the Dark Tower, and with whom came light even to Gorgoroth. The Large Leather Shield of the Haradrim A great shield from the far lands of the South, whose wielder will go charging into battle heedless of danger, with the strength and endurance of a madman. Nor will he fear poison, for the Southron barbarians handle poisoned darts naturally. The Mithril Shield of Earendil A shining shield, once borne by the great mariner Earendil, "scored with runes to keep all wounds and harm from him". The Large Metal Shield of Erkenbrand Tall and strong stood Erkenbrand, Lord of the Westfold, as he rode to combat the forces of Isengard. The valour of Helm Hammerhand lived again in him. This shield is painted red according to Rohan custom and it grants magical protection against enemy projectiles, as well as lets the wearer sense approaching enemy hordes. The Pair of Soft Leather Boots of Wormtongue The pair of boots used by Grima son of Galmod, also named the Wormtongue - a treacherous but persuasive counsellor, ever ready to betray, sneak, lie, cheat and steal - but never ready to actually fight. The Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Feanor This wondrous pair of leather boots once sped Feanor, creator of the Silmarils and the mightiest of the Eldar, along the Grinding Ice and to Middle-earth at last. The Pair of Soft Leather Boots 'Dal-i-thalion' A pair of high-laced shoes, strong against the powers of corruption and withering, that grant the wearer extraordinary agility. The Pair of Metal Shod Boots of Thror Sturdy footwear of leather and steel as enduring as the long-suffering Dwarven King-in-exile who wore them. Of dwarven make, the wearer of these boots will be completely at home in the mountains. The Pair of Hard Leather Boots of Nevrast Footgear made of bear leather and set with opals, which grant the wearer silent, hasted movement. The Pair of Metal Shod Boots of Gimli A set of iron-shod boots stamped by Gimli's combat prowess, a peerless ally to those journeying through halls of stone under mountains. The Pair of Metal Shod Boots of the Machine A massive pair of adamantite boots studded with gold, the final and greatest product of the petty-dwarven magical forge. Despite the great powers they contain, they are heavy and awkward enough to make quite a racket whenever you move.