Ekkhard Cross
Wondrous Item (necklace), legendary (requires attunement)
The Ekkhard Cross is a remarkable necklace crafted from a heavy chain of palladium, formed into intricate wheat links. The centerpiece of the necklace is a pendant designed in the style of a Celtic cross, adorned with a dark sapphire cabochon. This legendary artifact carries the ancient power that originated from the Cathedral of Ekkhard in the town of Viborg, a holy place lost during the catastrophic events of the Time of the Shattering.
Properties
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Special Abilities
- Protective Aura
- When attuned to the Ekkhard Cross, the wearer gains enhanced protection against both magical and mundane attacks. The necklace bestows a slight improvement of +2 to the wearer's Armor Class, providing an additional bonus to their defensive capabilities.
- Shielding Charges
- The Ekkhard Cross possesses several charges of the Shield spell, which can be invoked as a reaction to defend against incoming attacks. The number of charges is 3 plus the Wisdom modifier of the attuned user. The wearer can expend one charge to cast the Shield spell, granting a temporary increase to their AC until the start of their next turn. The expended charges will replenish at dawn, renewing the necklace's defensive capabilities for the wearer.