Huginn & Muninn Viking Shield – 28IN – LARP

Don’t Kill the Messenger

Epic Armoury’s Huginn & Muninn Iarla Shield is a 70 cm round latex shield befitting a god of wisdom and victory. You are a master of strategy and your knowledge knows no bounds, thanks in great part to the informants you keep. Inspired by early Vikings and Saxons, this Live Action Role Play (LARP) safe shield is carved from EVA foam to look like true wood. Coated in a layer of durable latex, it features a wood grain texture on both the front and back–something that makes this shield truly unique and perfect for a truly immersive look. You can even find small sculpted nails hammered into the braces, because attention to detail is so important.

This shield has been hand painted blue, with an outlined white cross mark through its center. Two red Norse-inspired ravens–Huginn and Muninn–decorate its face. Its slight convex shape and the metallic-painted boss on the front provides an edge in combat, and its reliable punch-grip fits comfortably in your hand thanks to its suede wrap and shape. Keep your shield in great condition with regular latex maintenance.

The Best of All Horses

• Iarla is the Irish word for ‘Earl,’ which makes it perfect for higher ranking warriors in your tribe
• Huginn & Muninn are from Norse mythology, and are the names of two ravens that brought information to Odin
• The Shield Boss–the round, convex piece of material at the centre of the shield–was used to deflect blows
• Round wooden style was predominantly used in the early European Middle Ages using light, non-splintering wood such as linden, fir, alder or poplar

MAINTENANCE

Read our ‘LARP Weapon Maintenance’ article HERE!

All latex-coated shields need a certain degree of maintenance. For this we recommend using maintenance silicone, which can be purchased separately in the ‘Weapon Maintenance & Repair’ section.

‘Larp Inn Weapon Lube – Silicone Spray’ is an easy, spray-on application, 100% pure and acid-free making it safe to apply. We recommend using silicone on a regular basis. It maintains the latex-coat’s flexibility and prevents it from drying out, keeping the product wear and tear resistant.

Store your latex shield flat on its back. Use a simple sheet or towel lining to prevent it from touching a plastic or rubber surface to prevent your weapon from adhering to other products. Keep your shield in a cool, dry environment.