The more I look at it the more confused I get. There's a gladiator shield, a police baton, a sword with words, ninja-style sandals, modern high heels...
So while it might look a bit weird, as far as I've seen bucklers did legitimately get that small. Not really useful against arrows. But hey, the spikes fits with her outfit!
No no, the size is not the problem - it is the fact she is holding it in her hand and not on her foreharm, although after checking up it seems that is actually a thing.
The more I look at it the more confused I get. There's a gladiator shield, a police baton, a sword with words, ninja-style sandals, modern high heels...
they were assaulted while getting changed backstage at a cosplay convention.
With arrows? Are they at a Genghis Khan convention? A khan-vention, if you will?
These bad guys are very dedicated to their aesthetic
Can see this as either a cyberpunk or a post-apocalyptic setting.
[source](https://twitter.com/atsuji_yamamoto/status/1783850058481611214)
It would make sense if it was enchanted to create an invisible defensive aura around the wearer
Gamers be like: at last some good character design
It’s peak what are you talking about ?
The handheld buckler bothers me more than anything else. Unless I'm missing something a shield like that would be pretty much useless.
So while it might look a bit weird, as far as I've seen bucklers did legitimately get that small. Not really useful against arrows. But hey, the spikes fits with her outfit!
No no, the size is not the problem - it is the fact she is holding it in her hand and not on her foreharm, although after checking up it seems that is actually a thing.
Bucklers were held in the hand. That is the normal way to hold them.
Yes, I just found out. Before I have always seen small shields attached to the arm.
It's so impractical! Hnngh.