Small shield

The small shield is the most basic kind of shield. Knights start out with one, as well as valkyries (theirs is enchanted +3 from the beginning]].

Unless made fireproof] or rotproof, it can burn or rot when faced with [[fire or a black pudding/brown pudding's attack.

It does not inhibit spellcasting as much as the other shields due to its size, making it a better choice if spellcasters choose to wear shields.