Lore: The Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance is a mystical piece of gear rumored to have been designed by Lysandra, a legendary acrobat and mage who mastered the arts of agility and magical equilibrium. This gear is forged from the fine leathers of the gravity-defying Skylance Serpents and imbued with the essence of air elementals, capturing a unique balance between physical agility and magical resonance.
Stats:
- Aegis Cover (AC): +2
- Rarity: Common
- Tier: 1
- Gear Slot: Shoulder
Magics:
- Grants a +2 bonus to all Acrobatics checks
- Offers a +1 bonus to Evasion or Dodge rolls
- Stores a single charge of “Featherfall” spell, usable once per day
Cost: 50 gold pieces
Tags: Acrobatics, Evasion, Agility, Featherfall
Roleplay: Wearing the Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance immediately accentuates the character’s agility and grants them an otherworldly sense of balance. Their movements become more fluid, making it easier to perform daring leaps, tumbles, and dodges. As the Shoulder Gear is intrinsically tied to acrobatics, characters may feel compelled to show off their newfound agility, possibly leading to interesting encounters and reactions from both allies and adversaries. The Featherfall magic stored in the gear could offer intriguing opportunities for the character to take risks they wouldn’t normally consider, such as leaping from high places knowing they can activate Featherfall if needed.
Use in Different Environments:
- Defense:
- In forested or uneven terrain, the acrobatic advantages enable the wearer to navigate hazards with increased proficiency.
- In urban settings, it assists in scaling walls or dodging through narrow alleys effectively.
- In dungeons, its Featherfall spell can protect the wearer from pitfalls or traps that lead to significant drops.
- Offense:
- In aerial combat, the gear aids in maintaining balance, making it easier to attack while airborne.
- In naval battles, the enhanced agility can be pivotal in maneuvering around a rocking ship to land precise blows.
This item is designed to be versatile and complementary to a variety of combat and non-combat situations. Its attributes make it particularly beneficial to characters who rely on agility and acrobatics, providing them with extra tools to engage with the world and its many challenges.
Perception of the Five Senses and Extra-Sensory Perceptions:
- Sight:
- What is perceived: A finely crafted shoulder gear with intricate patterns.
- Description: The Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance has a dark blue hue with silver linings and is made from supple, serpent-skin leather.
- Positives: Its appearance exudes quality and agility, enhancing the wearer’s visual appeal.
- Negatives: Its flashy appearance might attract unwanted attention or reveal the wearer’s capabilities.
- Touch:
- What is perceived: A surprisingly lightweight yet sturdy piece of gear.
- Description: Upon touch, the leather feels supple, and the gear almost seems to meld into the form of the wearer.
- Positives: Comfortable to wear, does not impede movement.
- Negatives: None.
- Smell:
- What is perceived: A faint, fresh aroma similar to a mixture of fresh air and clean water.
- Description: The smell emanates from the air elemental essence imbued in the gear.
- Positives: The scent is refreshing and can be invigorating.
- Negatives: The scent could be noticeable, potentially alerting creatures with keen senses to the wearer’s presence.
- Taste:
- What is perceived: Not applicable as this item is not meant to be tasted.
- Sound:
- What is perceived: A subtle whooshing sound when moving quickly.
- Description: This sound is reminiscent of a gentle breeze and is most noticeable during rapid movement or acrobatics.
- Positives: Adds to the aesthetic appeal and sense of agility.
- Negatives: Could alert nearby creatures to the wearer’s movements.
- Extra-Sensory Perceptions:
- Magical Aura:
- What is perceived: A soft magical aura that emanates a sense of balance.
- Description: Sensitives or spellcasters may feel this aura when close to the item.
- Positives: A skilled individual could identify the item’s function.
- Negatives: An enemy mage could potentially sense the magical essence.
- Sense of Balance:
- What is perceived: A heightened sense of physical equilibrium.
- Description: The gear grants an intuitive understanding of one’s position in space.
- Positives: Enhanced balance and movement capabilities.
- Negatives: Over-reliance on the gear may affect the wearer’s natural sense of balance.
- Magical Aura:
Recipe for Creation:
- Ingredients:
- Fine leather from Skylance Serpent (2 sq. ft.)
- Air Elemental Essence (1 vial)
- Silver Threading (10 ft.)
- Enchantment Ink (1 jar)
- Moonstone Crystal (1 small piece)
- Steps:
- Preparation: Clean the Skylance Serpent leather thoroughly and cut it into the appropriate shape for shoulder gear.
- Leather Enchanting:
- Place the clean leather on an enchantment circle.
- Use the Enchantment Ink to write agility runes onto the leather.
- Channel the Air Elemental Essence into the runes until they glow softly.
- Threading:
- Weave the Silver Threading through the leather, paying particular attention to the edges.
- As you weave, recite incantations to bind the Air Elemental Essence securely within the leather.
- Crystal Attachment:
- Secure a small Moonstone Crystal to the inner side of the shoulder gear.
- Perform a short ritual to imbue the stone with a single charge of the Featherfall spell.
- Final Enchantment:
- Wear the gear and focus on your sense of balance and agility.
- Channel this focus into the gear, completing the magical bonding process.
- Completion: Your Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance is now complete and ready for use.
The Legend of Sky-Treader and the Gear of Weightless Wind
Long and longer ago, in days misty in memory, lived Sky-Treader, master of air dance and ground leap. Sky-Treader known for grace, for swift motion, for delicate step. Many praise, many gaze, many aspire. Yet, Sky-Treader not content. Sky seeks sky, earth no hold. The talk of relic reached ear.
Gear from serpent of sky, weaved by Lysandra of lore. Sky-Treader quest for said relic. Journey long, quest hard. Forests thick, mountains high, rivers wide. Encountered creatures of foul and fair, from dark lurking things to radiant winged beings. All fell back before Sky-Treader’s quest. Air carried and ground aided.
Moon rises and sets, suns chase tails, until relic found. Tucked in cavern glowing by light of air spirit. On touch, relic meld, become one. Leap and soar, wind at heel. Sky-Treader feel unchained, no more bound to earth.
Joy great but heedless. At high peak, took step, sure of wind catch. Wind betrayed, earth claimed. But relic held magic, saved Sky-Treader with spell of Featherfall. Grateful, Sky-Treader return to town, to show, to teach, but with humility new.
Moral of the Story: In great gain, remember earth even when sky calls. Ground is just as needed as sky for a balanced life.
Suggested conversion to other systems:
Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Item Name: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Item Type: Wondrous Item (Shoulder Gear)
- Rarity: Common
- Requirements: Attunement
- AC: +1
- Effects:
- Featherfall once per long rest.
- Advantage on Acrobatics checks.
Call of Cthulhu
Item Name: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Type: Magical Artifact
- Effects:
- +5% bonus to Dodge skill.
- Negates fall damage once per day.
Knave
Item: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Slot: Shoulder
- Effects:
- +1 to Defense.
- Featherfall spell effect once per day.
Numenera & Cypher System
Item: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Type: Cypher (Anoetic)
- Level: 1
- Effect:
- Grants asset on speed defense tasks for 28 hours.
- Activates a Featherfall effect once.
Pathfinder 2e
Item Name: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Item Level: 1
- Bulk: L
- Price: 20 gp
- Effects:
- +1 to Tumble Through action.
- Feather Fall once per day.
Savage Worlds
Item Name: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Type: Magical Item
- Effects:
- +1 to Agility-based rolls.
- Negates fall damage once per session.
Shadowrun
Item: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Type: Magical Item
- Availability: 4
- Cost: 2,000 nuyen
- Effects:
- +2 to Gymnastics Tests.
- Negates fall damage once per 24 hours.
Starfinder
Item: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
Item Level: 1
Price: 300 credits
Effects:
+1 to Acrobatics checks.
Activates a Featherfall effect once per day.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
Item: Shoulder 67 of Agile Balance
- Type: Talisman
- Availability: Rare
- Effects:
- +5% to Dodge Tests.
- Negates a single fall from up to 30 ft once per day.