Spellguard Helm
wondrous item (headgear), rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster)
This metal wizard’s hat has two horns protruding from each side and a face shield that can be lowered or raised.
Battle magic
The hat grants you a +1 bonus to your AC and to your spell attack rolls. The hat has 5 charges and regains expended charges daily at dawn. You can expend 1 charge to cast or , or 3 charges to cast from the hat, using your spell save DC and spellcasting ability modifier.Face Shield
You can use a bonus action to raise or lower the face shield. When you lower it, you gain advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. However, you also have disadvantage on attack rolls and perception checks that rely on sight while the shield is down. This includes your own spell attack rolls.Lore
The Spellguard Helm was once part of the armor worn by the Arcane Legion, a group of fierce battle mages who fought in the ancient wars. The Arcane Legion was renowned for their skill and bravery in combat, using their magic to protect themselves and their allies from harm. They wore metal hats with horns and face shields, which they enchanted with powerful spells to enhance their defenses and offenses. The hats also served as a mark of their rank and status, as only the most elite and experienced mages could wear them.
This particular helm was the personal hat of the leader of the Arcane Legion, a mage named Valeria. She was a master of abjuration magic and a brilliant tactician. She led her legion in many victories, earning the respect and admiration of her peers and foes alike. She was also a benevolent and wise leader, who cared for her soldiers and sought to end the wars peacefully. She used her hat to cast spells that could shield her legion from enemy attacks, absorb elemental damage, or counter hostile magic.However, Valeria’s hat also attracted the attention of her enemies, who feared and envied her power and influence. They plotted to assassinate her and steal her hat, hoping to use it for their own purposes. One night, a group of assassins infiltrated her camp and attacked her in her tent. Valeria fought back bravely, but was outnumbered and overwhelmed. She managed to activate her hat’s face shield, which gave her an edge against the assassins’ spells. However, she also lost sight of her surroundings and was stabbed in the back by a hidden blade.
No one knows what happened to the hat or who has it now.
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