While holding this shield, you have a +5 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC. This shield offers other benefits other than physical protection.
It is said that this shield was made from molten steel being poured onto the dying face of a demon, cut and then forged into this shield. The result is a shield that bears the final scream of the Pit Fiend, Balon. Balon was a general in the Blood Wars. When he was betrayed by another general due to his rising power, he was defeated, captured and then strapped down, and had molten metal poured over his face as he was killed. The shield made from this was given The pit fiend general that betrayed him then gave the shield to a major Balor who in turn gave the shield to another, who in turn passed it to another. Over time, it was given as a boon to a mortal as proof of sealing a deal.
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, Feat: Shield Master, Resistance: Acid, Resistance: Cold, Resistance: Fire, Resistance: Lightning, Resistance: Necrotic, Resistance: Poison, Resistance: Thunder, Bonus: Ability Score Maximum, Bonus: Strength Score, Combat, Warding
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