Mantle

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Mantle is a type of apparel used by players of YGGDRASIL and the inhabitants of the New World.

Description

In the Web Novel, mantles are a standard gear that all adventurers should possess, according to the Innkeeper at E-Rantel.

Appearance

Mantles are a type of loose garment usually worn over indoor clothing to serve as an overcoat. They are mostly long, loose cape-like cloaks.

Abilities

Mantles can be used as cover from the rain. Heat will be stolen from your body when a person gets wet. In addition, it can be used as a makeshift blanket in substitute for a bedroll.^[1] However those are only the standard uses, so far in the series, a multitude of cloaks mantles have appeared possessing various abilities. Mostly are related to protection of the elements and stealth.

List of Mantles

• Cloak of Fire Protection^[2]
• Cloak of Invisibility^[3]
• Cloak of Rat Speed^[4]
• Mantle of Elemental Protection^[5]
• Mantle of Protection^[6]
• Mantle of Shadow^[7]
• Necroplasmic Mantle^[8]

Trivia

• Mantle comes from the word Mantellum, which is the Latin term for a cloak.

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