Four suits found in 5-12 and 5-13. Two were sold to the Green Lady on the 22nd day of The Fading, 2993 AEP, for 4,000 gp each

The sorcerer-smiths of the ancient Archontean empire developed a special formula for light steel that they used in creating these suits of armor. Sadly, the formula for that light steel has been lost, and as a result the armor is no longer made. Surviving exemplars are incredibly valuable, although they attract immediate and greedy attention from the powerful and from imperial officials. It is said that the Emperor’s personal guard in Archontos is still equipped with this armor.

Imperial field plate is Heavy Armor and bestows the wearer with an AC of 18; what is more, due to the ancient smithing technique, these suits weigh only 30 lb, take up only 1 equipment slot, and allow a straight roll for stealth.