Aegis of Elemental Harmony
Wondrous Item (Shield), rare (requires attunement)
Forged in the heart of an ancient elemental confluence, this beautifully ornate shield shimmers with the colors of the four elemental planes: earth, air, fire, and water. Each quadrant of the shield is engraved with intricate motifs depicting elemental creatures and forces, creating a sense of balance and synergy.
While attuned to this shield, you gain the following benefits:
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Elemental Absorption: Whenever you take damage from a spell or attack that deals fire, cold, lightning, or thunder damage, you can choose to absorb that damage type once per long rest. If you do, you gain temporary hit points equal to half the damage taken.
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Elemental Shielding: As a reaction when you are hit by an attack, you can invoke the shield’s power to gain resistance to one type of elemental damage (fire, cold, lightning, or thunder) until the start of your next turn. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.
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Harmonious Burst: Once per long rest, you can release the combined power of the elements stored within the shield. As an action, you can create a 30-foot radius burst centered on yourself. All creatures of your choice within that radius must make a Constitution saving throw against your spell save DC. On a failure, they take 4d6 damage of one type of your choice (fire, cold, lightning, or thunder) and are knocked prone. On a success, they take half damage and are not knocked prone. The energy of the chosen damage type then influences your subsequent attacks, allowing you to deal an additional 1d6 damage of that type on your next successful attack before the end of your next turn.
The shield's unique blend of elemental powers allows its wielder to adapt to various combat situations, providing both offense and defense. However, its true potential requires a careful balance, as utilizing its powers inappropriately could lead to unforeseen consequences during an encounter.
