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'''Shardplate''' is an ancient and powerful type of full-body armor found on [[Roshar]]. Infused with the power of [[Stormlight]] by gemstones affixed to its interior, it enhances the strength, dexterity, and speed of the wearer. The origin of Shardplates has been lost over time, but it is believed that they were a gift from the [[Almighty]]. The power of Shardplate is provided by a continuous infusion of stormlight from gemstones attached to inside of the armor. This suggests that Shardplate may be some sort of [[fabrial]].
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'''Shardplate''' is ornate armor that covered the entire body. It is powered by [[Stormlight]] through the use of gemstones located at key points inside the armor, but the breastplate is said to be a focal point. Since the plate has no visible joints it fits itself to its wearer. Related to [[Shardblade]]s, it is nearly indestructible, though Shardblades or constant attacks against it could eventually break it down, whereupon, it would need to be recharged and repaired by letting it draw Stormlight from infused gems. With that Stormlight the plate would "regrow" (depending on the damage sustained and amount of Stormlight){{cite}}. The plate can be regrown from any piece as long as the flow of Stormlight is constant, but two sets cannot be regrown from one suit. It's implied that the larger of the remaining pieces will take precedence as stated by [[Dalinar]] after the [[Battle of the Tower]].{{book ref|twok|69}} People wearing
 
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Shardplate, referred to as Shardbearers, are gifted with advanced strength and speed, though it is no substitute for skill. If the Stormlight runs out, or a piece that is a focus point is destroyed, the armor becomes very heavy and weighs the bearer down.
  
   
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== Appearance ==
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In present times, Shardplate is often painted according to the bearer's preference, but when worn by the [[Knights Radiant|Radiants]] of old, the Plate glowed according to the Order they were a part of.
  
   
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A set of Shardplate is constructed of individual pieces that, when assembled, protect the entire body. There are no gaps between sections of the armor, only increasingly small overlapping plates. Shardplate helms have visors with eye slits that may be lifted up to expose the face. Although similar in appearance, each individual suit of Shardplate has a unique look and, because it conforms to the shape of its wearer, the same suit may appear unique on different individuals. The unfinished color of Shardplate is slate-grey, similar to unfinished steel. In current timmes is a common practice to change the appearance of one's Shardplate by painting it, or adorning it with decorative details or even gemstones.
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The plate and blades can no longer be produced on Roshar, the technology or magic that made them is lost to the ages. Some even claim they are gifts from the [[Almighty]] himself to aid in the fight against the forces of [[Damnation]], since myth states men weren't able to forge steel at that time. This, in addition to their rarity, means that they are highly prized and sought after items. They are said to be, "priceless, worth fortunes, cities, kingdoms!", they are almost always seen as awe inspiring relics to envy, cherish, and/or fear, if you are to oppose someone possessing them. Those who happen to fight with both plate and blade are given such a large advantage that they are said to be equivalent to whole battalions, though just one of the items give the wielder a huge advantage.
  
   
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Shardplate worn by Radients of the past is said to have shone brightly with the glow of Stormlight and with glowing glyphs.
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During a vision that took place during what appeared to be the [[Day of Recreance]] [[Dalinar]] sees as many as 200 Shardbearers abandon their plate and blades, but when he thinks to the present day, he cannot think of more than 100 between all the kingdoms on Roshar. The whereabouts of these remaining Shards is not known. The kingdoms of [[Alethkar]], and [[Jah Keved]] are thought to be the kingdoms with the most, and a share a similar number between each of them, while [[Kharbranth]] doesn't have a single one.
  
   
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The augmented abilities of Shardplate are fueled by Stormlight from gemstones attached to the inside of the armor. After a time, the Stormlight can be depleted rendering the armor useless and the wearer immobile. In situations of extreme stress, the gemstones may crack.
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Shardplate provides protection from impact caused by a weapon or from a fall. The individual wearing the plate is able to feel impacts from within the armor, but their force is greatly reduced. The sensation of touch, however, is transferred through the fingers of the gauntlets allowing the wearer to feel fine detail.
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Shardplate does not dent or bend. Instead, sections of the armor can crack after heavy or repeated impact and will eventually fail. When a section of the armor fails, it will explode into bits of molten metal.
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Strength and speed are also greatly increased by Shardplate. It provides the ability to jump several times the individual's height, heave objects of great weight, and run at high speeds. Wearing Shardplate requires extensive training to control this strength without damaging everyday objects.
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The Shardplate helmet has a face shield with a horizontal eye slit for visibility. When lowered, the shield becomes opaque to the wearer. Visibility through the eye slit is clear but peripheral vision is likened to looking through dirty glass. In some instances, the face shield can adapt to protect the wearer's vision from the brightness of a lightning strike.
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Shardplate has the ability to use Stormlight to regenerate itself when damaged. If sections of a suit of armor are destroyed or abandoned, they can be regenerated later by using Stormlight from the suit's gemstones. Once the Shardplate regenerates an abandoned piece, the previous piece will crumble to dust. Repairing a heavily-damaged set of Shardplate can be costly as it commonly cracks the gemstones used during the process.
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Shardplate protects the user from Surgebinding. It is not possible to use any lashings against someone armored in Shardplate. It is also not possible for a Shardbearer to Surgebind due to interference from the gemstones.
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== Acquiring and Donning ==
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As the technology used to create Shardplate has been lost, a limited number of suits exist. The only way to acquire a set of Shardplate is from another person. This can be done through battlefield combat, by dueling, or by borrowing it from the owner. It is common for Shardbearers to loan their Plate to others. Even the King's own shardplate can be borrowed at a heavy price.
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Because of it's weight, assistance is required to don Shardplate. The Shardbearer often has a team of armorers to assist with putting the armor on. The armor must be applied from the ground up starting with the sabatons or the wearer would be unable to support it's weight. Regular clothing, boots, and additional padding are worn underneath the Plate. When applied, each individual piece of Shardplate tightens to fit itself to the contours of the wearer.
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Removal of Shardplate is done in pieces as the wearer mentally commands each section to release and fall away. Damaged sections can be shed during battle.
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== Weaknesses ==
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Although incredibly strong, Shardplate is not invincible. Repeated impacts to the same areas can cause that piece of the armor to crack and leak Stormlight, depleting it at a higher rate. Once the Stormlight is exhausted, the armor will be rendered immobile.
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Individual sections of Plate can be cracked to the point of failure. Upon failure, the piece of armor explodes into bits of molten metal leaving that area of the warrior exposed. The Shardbearer can remain in combat with some pieces of armor missing. Destroying a greeve can incapacitate a Shardbearer by rendering him or her unable to support the armor's weight.
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The breastplate is a central support structure. Destroying the breastplate alone will disable a Shardbearer.

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Shardplate is an ancient and powerful type of full-body armor found on Roshar. Infused with the power of Stormlight by gemstones affixed to its interior, it enhances the strength, dexterity, and speed of the wearer. The origin of Shardplates has been lost over time, but it is believed that they were a gift from the Almighty. The power of Shardplate is provided by a continuous infusion of stormlight from gemstones attached to inside of the armor. This suggests that Shardplate may be some sort of fabrial.

Appearance

A set of Shardplate is constructed of individual pieces that, when assembled, protect the entire body. There are no gaps between sections of the armor, only increasingly small overlapping plates. Shardplate helms have visors with eye slits that may be lifted up to expose the face. Although similar in appearance, each individual suit of Shardplate has a unique look and, because it conforms to the shape of its wearer, the same suit may appear unique on different individuals. The unfinished color of Shardplate is slate-grey, similar to unfinished steel. In current timmes is a common practice to change the appearance of one's Shardplate by painting it, or adorning it with decorative details or even gemstones.

Shardplate worn by Radients of the past is said to have shone brightly with the glow of Stormlight and with glowing glyphs.

Abilities

The augmented abilities of Shardplate are fueled by Stormlight from gemstones attached to the inside of the armor. After a time, the Stormlight can be depleted rendering the armor useless and the wearer immobile. In situations of extreme stress, the gemstones may crack.

Shardplate provides protection from impact caused by a weapon or from a fall. The individual wearing the plate is able to feel impacts from within the armor, but their force is greatly reduced. The sensation of touch, however, is transferred through the fingers of the gauntlets allowing the wearer to feel fine detail.

Shardplate does not dent or bend. Instead, sections of the armor can crack after heavy or repeated impact and will eventually fail. When a section of the armor fails, it will explode into bits of molten metal.

Strength and speed are also greatly increased by Shardplate. It provides the ability to jump several times the individual's height, heave objects of great weight, and run at high speeds. Wearing Shardplate requires extensive training to control this strength without damaging everyday objects.

The Shardplate helmet has a face shield with a horizontal eye slit for visibility. When lowered, the shield becomes opaque to the wearer. Visibility through the eye slit is clear but peripheral vision is likened to looking through dirty glass. In some instances, the face shield can adapt to protect the wearer's vision from the brightness of a lightning strike.

Shardplate has the ability to use Stormlight to regenerate itself when damaged. If sections of a suit of armor are destroyed or abandoned, they can be regenerated later by using Stormlight from the suit's gemstones. Once the Shardplate regenerates an abandoned piece, the previous piece will crumble to dust. Repairing a heavily-damaged set of Shardplate can be costly as it commonly cracks the gemstones used during the process.

Shardplate protects the user from Surgebinding. It is not possible to use any lashings against someone armored in Shardplate. It is also not possible for a Shardbearer to Surgebind due to interference from the gemstones.

Acquiring and Donning

As the technology used to create Shardplate has been lost, a limited number of suits exist. The only way to acquire a set of Shardplate is from another person. This can be done through battlefield combat, by dueling, or by borrowing it from the owner. It is common for Shardbearers to loan their Plate to others. Even the King's own shardplate can be borrowed at a heavy price.

Because of it's weight, assistance is required to don Shardplate. The Shardbearer often has a team of armorers to assist with putting the armor on. The armor must be applied from the ground up starting with the sabatons or the wearer would be unable to support it's weight. Regular clothing, boots, and additional padding are worn underneath the Plate. When applied, each individual piece of Shardplate tightens to fit itself to the contours of the wearer.

Removal of Shardplate is done in pieces as the wearer mentally commands each section to release and fall away. Damaged sections can be shed during battle.

Weaknesses

Although incredibly strong, Shardplate is not invincible. Repeated impacts to the same areas can cause that piece of the armor to crack and leak Stormlight, depleting it at a higher rate. Once the Stormlight is exhausted, the armor will be rendered immobile.

Individual sections of Plate can be cracked to the point of failure. Upon failure, the piece of armor explodes into bits of molten metal leaving that area of the warrior exposed. The Shardbearer can remain in combat with some pieces of armor missing. Destroying a greeve can incapacitate a Shardbearer by rendering him or her unable to support the armor's weight.

The breastplate is a central support structure. Destroying the breastplate alone will disable a Shardbearer.

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