Item: Nethysian Bulwark

TypeShield

Level16

Rarity

Uncommon

Traits

Magical

Base ItemSteel Shield

AC Bonus2

Speed Penalty0

Price8000 gp

PublicationPathfinder #149: Against the Scarlet TriadLegacy

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

Trait Effects

Magical: Something with the magical trait is imbued with magical energies not tied to a specific tradition of magic. Some items or effects are closely tied to a particular tradition of magic. In these cases, the item has the arcane, divine, occult, or primal trait instead of the magical trait. Any of these traits indicate that the item is magical.

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