A corselet was a type of upper body adornment in Ancient Egpyt. It usually consisting of a collar that covered the breastbone and the shoulders, as well as pieces that would wrap around the lower torso. Corselets could be armor or fashion statement, depending on their construction.
Card Text
(7) Golden Corselet
Egyptian • Armor • Torso
Nw: Your defense rolls gain +3. If you are hit, discard this card.
After befriending Julius Caesar, Cleopatra was taken to Rome. She stayed at the house of Caesar and took an active part in the social politics of Rome until he was murdered on the steps of the senate.
Illus.: Terese Nielsen • Set 2 • 54/100
Warrior Pack
Golden Corselet comes with the Cleopatra VII warrior pack.
From the FAQ
Taking direct damage from an ability does not count as getting hit. The Corselet is only discarded when and attack gets through your defense roll.
History in Brief
Trivia
- Though Cleo might look stunning in her Golden Corselet, the most famous example of a pharaoh's corselet is the one that was discovered with Tutankhamun.
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