Asura Shield: The Flame-Bound Bastion
“Unleash Divine Fury: The Ultimate Asura Shield in War!”
Backstory: Forged in the celestial forges of the divine realm, the Asura Shield is a weapon of retribution against the forces of evil. Crafted by skilled artisans under the guidance of celestial beings, it is bestowed upon elite Asura soldiers tasked with defending the realms against dark and malevolent forces. Its flames are said to be fueled by the righteous anger of the gods, and its divine power is a beacon of hope for those who fight against the darkness.
Legend: According to ancient lore, the Asura Shield was first wielded by a legendary Asura warrior who single-handedly vanquished a horde of demons threatening to overrun the mortal realms. Since then, it has been passed down through generations of Asura champions, its flames burning ever brighter with each heroic deed performed in its name.
Legacy: The Asura Shield serves as a symbol of courage and righteousness, inspiring awe and fear in equal measure among the forces of darkness. Its wielder becomes a beacon of divine fury, striking down evil wherever it may be found and defending the innocent with unwavering resolve.
Asura Shield 5e
Asura Shield 3.5
Asura Shield: The Flame-Bound Bastion
Armor (shield), legendary (requires attunement)
This shield, forged in the heart of celestial fires, is a symbol of divine wrath wielded by elite Asura soldiers in times of war.
Description: The Asura Shield is a heavy spiked steel shield wreathed in holy flames. It emanates a radiant heat, and its surface crackles with divine energy. The spikes protruding from its edges seem to pulsate with an otherworldly glow.
Properties:
- Armor Class: +2 bonus when wielded.
- Damage: On a successful bashing attack, the shield deals regular bashing damage (2d6 + 2 points for a Medium spiked shield) plus an additional 1d6 points of fire damage. Additionally, it inflicts 1d6 points of damage of divine origin, affecting only evil creatures.
- Touch Damage: Simply touching the blazing shield deals 1d6 points of fire damage, plus an additional 1d6 points of damage of divine origin, affecting only evil creatures.
Requirements:
- Attunement: Required.
Creation:
- Crafting: Moderate transmutation magic.
- Casting: Requires Craft Magic Arms and Armor, bull’s strength, and flamestrike spells.
- Cost: 27,180 gp.
- Creation Cost: 13,680 gp + 1,080 XP.
Asura Shield
Book of Exalted Deeds
James Wyatt, Christopher Perkins, Darrin Drader
Elite asura soldiers are known to bear this shield in times of war. Wreathed in holy flames, this +2 bashing heavy spiked steel shield deals regular bashing damage (2d6+2 points for a Medium spiked shield) plus 1d6 points of fire damage, plus 1d6 points of damage of divine origin that affects only evil creatures.
Simply touching the blazing shield deals 1d6 points of fire damage, plus 1d6 of additional damage (of divine origin) that affects only evil creatures.
Moderate transmutation; CL 9th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor, bull’s strength, flamestrike; Price 27,180 gp; Cost to Create: 13,680 gp + 1,080 XP.