Ashwarden, Shield of the Silent Flame

This shield is a masterwork of ancient craft and personal devotion. Reinforced with silver-braced steel and lined with fine leather, it carries a blend of Elvish elegance and Númenórean might. The outer face of the shield gleams like still moonlight, etched with a triskelion of Adûnaic runes—symbols of memory, fire, and oath. 

Etched into the underside, between the straps, just where the bearer’s hand would fall, he engraved:

“Êruhînim zâyanûrim Azôr Wilrikhê, zîrûn kâtha anâ i-nêphêdûnê — zâra Rynna azhâl.”

Only Rynna may awaken the shield’s latent power. When wielded by her, Ashward grants a +1 bonus to AC in addition to the shield’s normal bonus. This protection increases further against orcs and undead—Rynna gains an additional +1 bonus to AC when attacked by these foes, drawn from the shield's engraved bane runes that only activate in her presence.

As Rynna's strength grows, so too will the shield’s blessings. A second enchantment has now been activated: You have advantage on Wisdom Saving Throws that could give you Shadow Points.

To any other bearer, Ashward remains a beautifully crafted but mundane shield. Its true power lies sealed, bound to the one for whom it was made.

Shields require the Utilize action to Don or Doff. You gain the Armor Class benefit of a Shield only if you have training with it.

Notes: Bonus: Armor Class, Advantage: Wisdom Saving Throws, Combat, Warding