>>32144414Of course, wood has been used to make armor very often throughout history. It's not very good at it, but it's much better than nothing. Wood with thin plating of metal or boiled leather are also possibilities.
>>32144549I think it's a kino idea, anon! Lots of neighboring countries to send their hopelessly fucked up to you. Just among active neighbours, I think Luna, wah, kfp, morig, mans, towa, maybe others, could possibly send their lepers on those hopeless pilgrimages. It could be a bit of a religious tradition, with a whole chunk of lore dictating how those pilgrims are equipped and received throughout the continent. You should go for it! Also, no rails at the moment.