The pot helm is a piece of metal equipment worn on the head. It is a reward from the Bandit's Note quest and can also be bought from most armourers for around 1 gold 6 silver.

A pot helm is on the ground here.
>examine helm
This simple iron helm covers only the top of the head.  Ears, eyes, and
nose of a wearer would all be left bare.  It looks cheap but sturdy.

>consider helm

It is a pot helm.
It weighs four pounds.

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