Bulwark

Bulwark Item16

Uncommon Abjuration Evocation Magical

Price 8,000 gp Usage held in 1 hand; Bulk 1

This round shield is often fashioned to resemble the religious symbol of its dual-natured namesake.

A bulwark is a high-grade cold iron shield (Hardness 10, HP 40, BT 20) that defends the wielder and can explode with retributive force when struck.

Activate [free-action] envision; Trigger The shield becomes broken when performing a Shield Block; Effect The shield explodes in a burst of bright light and shadowy tendrils, releasing a 15-foot cone of force that must include the attacker if possible. The cone deals 6d8 force damage to all creatures in the area (DC 34 basic Reflex save).