Armor of the Raven Vanguard

 

Armor (requires attunement) + 3 to armor class 

Forged in the shadowed halls of the Raven Queen's sanctum, the Armor of the Raven Vanguard was crafted for warriors tasked with defending the delicate balance between the planes. Its darkened steel is inlaid with obsidian feathers and adorned with ethereal markings that shift like whispers on the wind. The armor exudes a cold, solemn aura, reminding all who gaze upon it that death is inevitable and sacred.

Properties:

you have advantage on dexterity saving throws.

Deathless Vigil:
If the wearer is reduced to 0 hit points and not killed outright, a shroud of shadowy ravens erupts from the armor, teleporting the wearer up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space they can see. The wearer then gains temporary hit points equal to 2x your level + their constitution modifier. This feature cannot be used again until the wearer has finished a long rest. 

Queen’s Mirage:

After or before the wearer teleports or uses a mobility ability (such as Misty Step, Phantom Stride, or similar features), they leave behind a shadowy, spectral mirage of themselves in their previous or next location. The shadow lasts until the start of the wearer’s next turn or until attacked. Enemies within 10 feet of the mirage must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 16). On a failed save, they are frightened of the mirage until the end of their next turn. This ability can be activated a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus modifier. only one mirage can be active at any given time.

 

Lore:
The Raven Queen bestowed the Armor of the Raven Vanguard upon her most devoted sentinels—those entrusted with guarding the fragile boundaries between the living and the dead. Forged from cold steel and woven with shadow, it serves as both protection and a reminder that death must come in its time, not before and not after.

Legends tell of a warrior who wore this armor during an invasion from a plane of endless nightmares. As reality began to fracture, the Raven Queen's power flowed through them, and spectral ravens darkened the skies. Their presence turned fear into resolve, holding the line until the rift was sealed. Now, the armor waits in the quiet dark for a new guardian who will defend the planes and ensure the cycle of life and death remains unbroken.

 

Plate consists of shaped, interlocking metal plates to cover the entire body. A suit of plate includes gauntlets, heavy leather boots, a visored helmet, and thick layers of padding underneath the armor. Buckles and straps distribute the weight over the body.

Notes: Immunity: Critical Hits, Bonus: Armor Class, Str. 15 Required, Stealth Disadvantage