use of bane lords

[parcelt]

thanks for all the tips! there seem to be quite a few interesting alternatives to try out, my forgers are going to be busy!

Some more questions:
- i went through great pains to get my bane lords those cloaks that make them ethereal - Robe of Shadows I think. How good is being ethereal really? I think the description says 'very difficult to hit with non-magical weapons'. Also compared to some of the alternatives mentioned (e.g. ribcage or keeping the default armor) that will add real protection values and possibly some other nice bonus effect?
- how do flying boots compare to boots of quickness? I thought quikness gave a defense bonus?
- I may be confused with another item, but wasn't there some issue with the Cat Charm making the wearer go feminine (don't know if that's bad)?