southern star

Yes, like armor. But more... flexible, lighter - easier to bear into conflict. If she'd had some in her hair right then, she might have tried to demonstrate. In... some fashion. Hair wasn't as easy an example as on her skin might be.

It lessens the chance of a slash against the skin. Or leaves an attacker poisoned if they dare touch our skin where it is protected, or whatever weapon has crossed it. It was difficult to really explain for her. It was just something those in the Antaam did. It was how it always was, as far as she'd ever known.