[quote=@The 42nd Gecko]
So, between the shield AND the armor, Blithe probably isn't going to get injured?

How far does the 40 lb bow penetrate into the shields?
At point blank vs a proper shield (not some flat set of planks), not at all. Doesn't pierce through the other side.
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Ah, in that case, I'd expect my arrows to still go through your shield, but probably get stuck, sticking through the other side by a few inches. Your plate armour alone will deflect my arrows without any problem (leaving a small dent). If I hit you where you've got mail, however, it'll probably go into your flesh by at least an inch.