#Western Shield and Armor Divine Treasures, 4 Kinds
#§ 4 Divine Treasures
#45-04-01. Aegis (Aegis, the Shield of Zeus)
Scent: The shield of Zeus in Greek myth. Passed on to Athena. The head of Medusa is engraved on it.
Basic: shield (large)
Effect: Defense +3 (Divine Treasure cap) + evade attacks from yoma/mythic enemies +1 (extra effect); 1 time per 1 session, intimidate an enemy squad (enemy squad Cohesion -3 / when used in the 1st campaign, domain morale -3 / when used with the 30-03 variant, this expansion's squad morale -3 is auto-compatible — 00-05 §12; 1 combat).
- Blessing [aptitude]: at own-class dan 7 or higher, or upon recognition of mythic kingship, +1 extra.
- Curse [aptitude]: Medusa's gaze — on use, a 2d10 opposed check (caster's Wisdom vs Aegis's sanctity Target Number 13, the core 03-01 2d10 system). On failure, the user is intimidated (Defenseless for 1 round).
- Devotion: Greek faith. Athena thought.
Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.
#45-04-02. Shield of Achilles (Shield of Achilles)
Scent: The shield of Achilles, the Greek hero. Made by Hephaestus. A relief depicting the cosmos.
Basic: shield (large)
Effect: Defense +3 (Divine Treasure cap) + when a yoma/mythic enemy is adjacent, evasion +1 (extra effect).
- Blessing [aptitude]: +1 extra in a heroic-tone campaign.
- Curse [aptitude]: heavy — when Hardiness is below +3, movement -1.
- Devotion: emphasizes heroic narrative.
Approach: scenario reward. Public domain.
#45-04-03. Mythril Breastplate (Mythril Breastplate, fictional)
Scent: A breastplate worked from fictional mythril (altered — light steel + mystery). The work of an elven artisan.
Basic: full armor (foreign)
Effect: Defense +3 (Divine Treasure cap); exempt from the heavy-armor movement penalty (extra effect); sword/spear damage -1.
- Blessing [aptitude]: firearm damage -1 extra.
- Curse [aptitude]: not for sale. Risk of loss/theft.
- Devotion: affinity thought toward elves/fairies.
Approach: scenario reward. Altered name (a variant of fantasy media).
#45-04-04. Crusader Shield (Crusader Shield)
Scent: The shield of a Crusader knight. A cross emblem. Strengthened by Catholic Faith.
Basic: shield
Effect: Defense +3; attacks from yoma/evil spirits -2 (Faith effect).
- Blessing [aptitude]: +1 extra when used by a PC of Catholic Faith.
- Curse [aptitude]: effect halved when used by a non-faithful PC.
- Devotion: emphasizes Catholic Faith.
Approach: acquaintance with a Crusader knightly order or Catholic Faith. Public domain.
"The shield is more honest than the sword. It guards only its own place, but that place it surely guards."
