Cormyrean Greatshield
(armor, rare, requires attunement)

Last Updated: October 28, 2022
Campaign: The Lost Mine

This large steel shield bears the insignia of a purple dragon standing upon a broken arrow.

You gain a +2 bonus to AC against ranged attacks while you wield a "Cormyrean Greatshield".
This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC.

In addition, whenever an attacker makes a ranged attack against a target within 5 feet of you, you can use your reaction to become the target of the attack instead.

History:

  • The "Cormyrean Greatshield" is created by the War Wizards of Cormyr.
  • The "Cormyrean Greatshield" is popular amongst those who hunt evil humanoids in the Storm Horns.

    Design Notes:

    Its cost is 500 gp.
    - 500 gp for the arrow catching shield (rare item).

    Inspired by the tables in the DMG on page 142-143 to make this magic item unique. Basically, they provide ideas for the creator, history, minor property and quirk.
    - creator: Human (kingdom of Cormyr)

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