I know,
I know. That’s two weeks I’ve missed now but I just got overwhelmed with work
last week. I worked 3 different jobs and ended up working 13 days straight and
an additional 22 hours on my days off on top of my regular 44hr week’s work! So
when I came home I was a bit beat and just wanted to sleep. All for a good
cause though as I’m visiting the USA in a month’s time (and hoping to catch up
with fellow Rambler Paris, unfortunately the only one of my US friends who
lives close to where I’m going to be while I’m there) and so that extra pay is
going to come in handy for some spending money. Enough with the excuses though,
you don’t want to hear that, you want new content!
So this
week we’re coming back to the Shield Gems. This little one isn’t amazing, but
it can be quite useful in a tight situation and can easily be the difference
between winning and losing a fight. Whatever keeps you around longer can always
be bad news for your opponent. So I give to you, the Shielder.
Shield
Gems
Shield
Gems are small jewels that can be attached to a shield by a skilled Armorsmith
(DC 15 Craft check). If a check is failed by more than 5 there is a 50% chance
the Shield Gem is ruined.
Most
appear to be regular gems at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they
usually have something that sets them apart (such as a faint glow, sigils
etched into their surface, etc).
Some
Shield Gems can be activated without attaching them to a shield, and in this
case it will be stated in their entry.
Shielder
Aura Faint Abjuration; CL 3rd
Slot –; Price
1,600gp; Weight –
DESCRIPTION
This small
hemispherical piece of azurite radiates a magical aura but appears to do
nothing. That is until it is attached to a shield. Once they are joined, they
become a potent protective combination.
As an
immediate action, the bearer of the shield can speak a command world. From the
edges of the shield, a shimmering blue band of force springs into existence.
This field lasts until the end of the round and grants a +1 deflection bonus to
the wielder.
This
ability may be used up to three times per day.
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item,
shield of faith; Cost 800gp
