This legendary shield resembles a well-crafted shallow cooking pan, with a glossy deep grey surface that radiates a subtle magical aura that strengthens as it is heated. Intricate arcane runes are embossed along the edges and around the centre dome of the shield, glowing with a faint saffron yellow light when the shield comes into contact with the elements. No matter how much this shield is used, unless broken in half or pierced, it visually restores to its original condition when used to cook a hearty meal. Attuning to this shield grants proficiency with shields.
Arcane Evasion: Grants the wielder advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Elemental Fortification: Once per day, the shield can absorb elemental damage (acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder, up to a maximum of 25 points of damage) and convert it into temporary hit points for the wielder equal to the damage absorbed.
Warding Flare: As a bonus action, the shield can emit a dazzling burst of light, causing all hostile creatures within a 20-foot radius to make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn. This ability can be used once per short rest.
Enchanted Cuisine: Oddly enough, this shield can be used to cook meals that provide magical benefits. Once per long rest, with enough ingredients for up to 8 people, the wielder can prepare a meal that grants those who eat it one of the following boons for the next 24 hours (only one boon at any one time):
1. Hearty Vitality: 10 temporary hit points (stacks with other temporary hit point sources)
2. Spiritual Fortification: Immunity to the Charmed and Frightened conditions
3. Ethereal Speed: 10 feet more movement speed
4. Stalwart Defence: Resistance to non-magical damage
5. Sustained Focus: Advantage on concentration checks
Forged in the flames of an elemental fire and cooled in the waters of a sacred spring, the Aegis of the Arcane Chef is not just cooking equipment, but a relic steeped in legend and culinary lore. Its origins trace back to the mystical kitchens of the Arcane Culinary Guild, a secret order of warlocks who believe that the true mastery of magic lay in the art of cooking. All relics kept by the Guild are stored in the Celestial Pantry, guarded by incredibly powerful primordial beings. Capable of absorbing the fiery blasts of a dragon’s breath, this shield remains a symbol of the delicate balance between defense and creativity.
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, Proficiency: Shields, Elemental Fortification, Warlock, Combat, Warding