HONED THROUGH WARFARE, BESTOWED WITH MIGHT

Upon the battlefield/plain of conflict/grounds of war, heroes are forged/tested/shaped. Each clash/engagement/skirmish a crucible, melting/tempering/refining their spirit and granting/bestowing/infusing them with unimaginable might. The weapons/armor/tools they wield become extensions of their will, slicing/shattering/crushing through any obstacle

Some magical results (including the barkskin spell) grant an improvement bonus towards the creature's existing normal armor reward, that has the outcome of expanding the natural armor's In general reward to Armor Class. A natural armor bonus will not utilize in opposition to contact attacks. Profane Modifier dim Elf Dice thinks existence is an awe