Equipment: Armor

Tessen [Exotic Shield]
The tessen is a large metal "fan" composed of steel that can be used to shield the wielder against piercing and slashing attacks. It appears to the casual observer to be nothing more than a woman's fan or a large war fan. Use of the tessen requires the Exotic Armor Proficiency (Tessen) feat. Cost: 40gp. Armor/Shield Bonus: +1 against piercing and slashing. Maximum Dexterity Bonus: N/A. Armor Check Penalty: -1; if the wielder has proficiency with the war fan, the armor check penalty is 0. Arcane Spell Failure Chance: 5%; if the wielder has proficiency with the war fan, the arcane spell failure chance is 0%. Speed: N/A. Weight: 5 lbs.