Shrineguard Bulwark

Armor (shield), paragon (requires attunement by a Cleric)

This shield is made from translucent plates of multi-colored runeglass, joined together in an elaborate stained glass mosaic depicting a deity's symbol. While the shield might look fragile, it is very strong, capable of protecting its user against the mightiest of blows.

Shields like this are only rewarded to clerics have performed a great service to their deity, as a symbol of their devotion.

Dormant

  • While holding this shield, you gain a +1 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC.
  • You gain an additional charge of your Channel Divinity. You also gain access to a new option, Channel Divinity: Answered Prayer. By spending one minute in meditation, you can exchange one of your prepared Cleric spells for another spell on that spell list.
  • When you finish a short or long rest, you gain the effects of the Sanctuary spell, which lasts forever (the spell can still end as normal).

Awakened

  • You gain a +1 bonus to your spell attack rolls, and your spell save DC increases by 1.
  • You are permanently under the effects of the Bless spell.

Exalted

  • The shield's bonus to AC and spell attack rolls and spell save DC increases to +2.
  • When you use Divine Intervention, roll 50 (1d100). If you roll below your level, you do not expend your use of that feature.