History is Wild... This is Like Elden Ring's One-Eyed Shield!

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Elden Ring's design may seem outlandish, and it's certainly exaggerrated, but there is in fact a historical precedent for this kind of weapon combination. King Henry VIII was said to be an admirer of technology and had several "targets steeled with gonnes" made in the 16th century, at least some of which were used by his personal bodyguards. They also functioned as the first ballistic shields.

They were ahead of their time, particularly in that the firearm used steel cartridges! Ironically alongside match ignition without a trigger. :)

Sometimes when you think a fantasy weapon is a bit wild there just so happens to be a real counterpart in history, as weird and crazy as it may seem.
*** Sources ***

“Matchlock Musket Demonstration with Armor” by JamestownRediscovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1WwQkeDuXs

https://www.bevfitchett.us/firearms-curiosa/combination-weapons.html

https://t.ly/YKT7

https://armamentresearch.com/military-use-of-ballistic-shields-part-1-ca-1500-1918/

https://t.ly/maZb

https://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/departments/medals-coins-arms-armour/ma010519/view-lot/656/

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27233

https://collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-1649
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"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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