Weight: 14 lbs
Cost: 753 gold pieces
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Description:
This sleek, studded leather armor is crafted from the finest dark leather, intricately stitched with glowing thread that pulsates faintly, reminiscent of the neon lights of a cyberpunk city. The armor is adorned with small, enchanted studs that shimmer in low light, providing both protection and an air of mystery. It conforms snugly to the wearer, allowing for maximum mobility and stealth.
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Properties:
-Stealthy Design: The armor does not impose a disadvantage on Stealth checks, allowing the wearer to move silently and remain undetected.
-Rarity Enhancement: The armor magically influences the rarity of looted items. Any item looted while wearing the armor has a chance to increase its rarity by one level (e.g., Common to Uncommon). Additionally, currency found while wearing the armor is increased by 10% (rounded down).
-Message of the Shadows: The wearer can cast the spell **Message** at will, without the need for spell slots or knowledge of the spell. This allows the Rogue to communicate silently with allies over a distance of up to 120 feet.
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Sentience:
The Armor of the Shadowbound Rogue is sentient, possessing an Intelligence of 12, Wisdom of 14, and Charisma of 16. It communicates telepathically with its wearer, offering advice on stealth, tactics, and the importance of camaraderie. The armor has a Neutral alignment, favoring those who value friendship and loyalty over betrayal.
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States of the Armor:
1. Dormant State:
- In this state, the armor grants the wearer its base properties, including the ability to enhance looted items and cast **Message**. The armor’s sentience is subtle, offering occasional hints or advice during moments of tension.
2. Awakened State:
- The armor awakens when the wearer forms a strong bond with their allies or completes a significant quest together. In this state:
- The Dexterity modifier for AC can increase to +4.
- The wearer gains an advantage on Stealth checks when adjacent to allies wearing armor or cloaks of similar design.
- The armor can cast **Invisibility** on the wearer once per long rest, without requiring a spell slot.
3. Exalted State:
- When the wearer has proven their loyalty and camaraderie to their allies repeatedly, the armor reaches its exalted state. In this state:
- The armor provides an AC of 16 + Dexterity modifier (max 4).
- The wearer can cast **Greater Invisibility** once per long rest.
- The armor can sense the emotional state of nearby allies and can grant them a +2 bonus to any saving throw once per long rest when they are in danger.
- The armor can also telepathically warn the wearer of danger within 30 feet, providing an advantage on the first saving throw against traps or ambushes once per encounter.
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Conclusion:
The Armor of the Shadowbound Rogue is not just a protective garment; it embodies the essence of stealth, camaraderie, and the thrill of adventure. It responds to the bonds formed by its wearer, growing in power as those bonds strengthen, making it a valuable asset for any Rogue seeking to navigate the shadows of their world.
Made from tough but flexible leather, studded leather is reinforced with close-set rivets or spikes.
Notes: Set: Armor Class, Bonus: AC Max Dex Modifier, Advantage: Stealth, Bonus: Saving Throws, by a rouge with strong bonds., Communication, Detection, Outerwear, Sentient, enchantment
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