This intricately crafted scale mail was forged by a dwarven clan whose name has faded into legend. The clan, driven by the need to protect their hoards from surface threats, imbued the armor with enchantments to facilitate underwater exploration and survival. Though the clan's fate remains shrouded in mystery—perhaps claimed by the very depths they mastered—their legacy endures in artifacts like this, discovered in ancient, waterlogged ruins.
The armor consists of overlapping scales forged from a resilient alloy of mithral and coral-infused iron, granting it a shimmering, iridescent sheen that mimics the play of light on ocean waves. Each scale is etched with motifs of swirling fish, coiled seashells, and stylized currents, evoking the aquatic realms it was designed to conquer. The interior lining incorporates watertight compartments, originally intended for concealing small valuables during dives, though these now serve primarily as symbolic remnants of the clan's secretive practices. Faint runes along the pauldrons glow with a soft, azure luminescence when submerged, hinting at the lingering arcane essence that powers its abilities.
Aquatic Adaptation. While wearing this armor, you gain a swimming speed equal to your walking speed. Additionally, you can breathe underwater as if under the effects of the water breathing spell, allowing prolonged submersion without risk of drowning.
Depth's Resilience. If you start your turn underwater with 0 hit points, the armor automatically channels restorative energy from the depths, causing you to regain 1d4 hit points. This feature can be used only once per day, recharging at dawn. The armor cannot restore hit points to undead or constructs.
This armor consists of a coat and leggings (and perhaps a separate skirt) of leather covered with overlapping pieces of metal, much like the scales of a fish. The suit includes gauntlets.
Notes: Set: Innate Speed (Swimming), Movement, Exploration, Combat, Warding, Stealth Disadvantage
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