The Spirit Tree Crest Shield, a wondrous artifact steeped in the essence of nature, exudes an aura of tranquility. Crafted from sturdy wood and adorned with intricate carvings depicting blossoming foliage, this shield resonates with the ancient spirit of a mighty tree. When held, it imbues the bearer with a sense of inner peace and resilience. The shield's connection to the natural world grants the bearer advantage on saving throws against charms and fears, shielding them from manipulation. Once per day, the bearer can channel the shield's power, invoking the spirit of the ancient tree within, and gain temporary hit points. Additionally, when employing evasive tactics by Dodging, the shield's magic grants the bearer resistance to all forms of damage, enveloping them in a protective embrace of nature's blessing. Carrying the Spirit Tree Crest Shield is a testament to the harmonious alliance between mortals and the natural world, fostering a deep reverence for the delicate balance of life.

While holding this shield, you have a +2 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC.

Properties: Versatile (strapping it to your back allows you to use your hand for other actions)

Special Abilities:

1. Spirit Tree Resilience: While wielding the Spirit Tree Crest Shield, you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
2. Nature's Guardian: Once per long rest, as an action, you can call upon the spirit of the ancient tree within the shield to grant you temporary hit points equal to your Constitution modifier plus your level. These temporary hit points last for 1 hour or until depleted.
3. Blossoming Protection: Whenever you use the Dodge action, you gain resistance to all damage until the start of your next turn.

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: Saving Throws, Bonus: Temporary Hit Points, Resistance: All, To attune to the Spirit Tree Crest Shield, one must seek out a serene grove or a place of profound natural energy. In this tranquil setting, the attuner must spend an uninterrupted hour in meditation, communing with the essence of the natural world. During this time, they must reflect on their connection to the balance of life and the preservation of the environment. As the attuner attunes their spirit to the shield, they must touch it to the bark of a living tree, symbolizing their commitment to the harmony between mortals and nature. Once the hour-long attunement ritual is complete, the Spirit Tree Crest Shield becomes in tune with the attuner's essence, forging a bond between the bearer and the ancient spirit within the shield, granting them access to its protective powers., Combat, Warding