Anchor of the Warden

Current State (In-World):
A polished shield-shaped badge with faint emerald veins running along the edges.

Anchor Nature:
Protection, vigilance, guardianship.

Dormant Effect (Lv 1–2):
While wearing the badge, you gain +1 AC

Awakened Effect (Lv 3–5):
(2/Short Rest) As a reaction when you or an ally are hit by an attack, you may reduce the damage by 1d6 + your proficiency bonus as a faint spectral shield flashes in front of the attacker

Evolved Effect (Lv 6–10):
As a reaction when you are hit by an attack, you become bolstered by your shield. The next incoming attack against you is at disadvantage. 

Ascendant Effect (Lv 11+):
(4/ Short Rest) Reducing damage becomes 2d6+proficiency. Any ally within 10ft after using this reaction gains 1d6 temp HP 

If the Anchor Is Lost:

The wearer immediately feels less aware of danger, as though their instincts for protecting others have dulled

Notes: Bonus: Armor Class