Build and run your Dungeons & Dragons 5e campaign on World Anvil!

START NOW

Cuirass: Ārundeln's Elyd Cuirass in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Cuirass: Ārundeln's Elyd Cuirass

Wondrous Item

Very Rare

+3 AC when worn.   Restrictive (only add half of your dexterity modifier when calculating AC if any item with the Restrictive attribute is equipped)   Increase Constitution Score by 1 when worn.   A full-torso protective plating constructed from Lyḧaeref, its surface polished to a muted luster that highlights the alloy’s faint, striated patterns resembling growth rings within wood. The cuirass is composed of interlocking plates, each shaped and beveled to mimic the natural curvature of the body, ensuring structural rigidity without sacrificing articulation. The breastplate is divided into three horizontal sections, joined by concealed hinges along the flanks, allowing slight expansion and contraction to accommodate movement. The central plate features a raised Eldalynz relief, measuring 7 inches in diameter, flanked by etchings that extend outward and intertwine across the surface. These engravings are 0.8 millimeters deep, their lines sharp and uniform, terminating in curls that frame the edges of the plate. Traces of gelwed inlay remain within the grooves, now tarnished and worn, forming faint lines that catch the light under scrutiny. The lower torso section tapers inward, following the natural lines of the abdomen, and terminates in a reinforced ridge along the bottom edge designed to deflect upward strikes. The backplate mirrors the front’s segmentation but lacks decorative relief, instead featuring arched reinforcements resembling rib-like spines that radiate outward from a central vertical seam. Each spine measures 0.6 inches in width and is embossed with parallel grooves for structural support. A detachable fauld—composed of three overlapping plates—extends downward from the cuirass, providing protection to the upper thighs. The fauld’s segments are hinged with ginelwa pivots, allowing flexibility while maintaining uniform coverage. Internally, the cuirass is lined with stitched linen padding, quilted in hexagonal cells to distribute pressure evenly and reduce chafing. The padding has darkened with age, showing faint stains and fraying along its seams. The cuirass is fastened with adjustable leather straps along the sides, secured by ginelwa buckles adorned with motifs of light. These straps, reinforced with ginelwa rivets, are aged but remain pliable, exhibiting signs of maintenance and conditioning. The exterior bears visible wear, including surface scoring and dull scratches concentrated around the edges and flanks. Polishing residue clings faintly to the engravings, suggesting routine cleaning or ceremonial preparation despite the marks of use. Small imperfections, such as minute indentations along the hinges and faint discoloration near the joints, hint at prolonged exposure to moisture and the slow oxidation of its fittings.   Set Bonus (Ārundeln's Elyd Armor Set): 1: Gain 5 Maximum Healt Points.   2: Gain 20 Slashing Damage Mitigation.   3: Gain 10 Maximum Health Points. Gain 20 Fire Damage Aggravation.   4: Gain an additional 20 Slashing Damage Mitigation. Gain 20 Piercing Damage Mitigation.   5: Gain an additional 30 Fire Damage Aggravation   6: Gain 13 temporary hit points at the start of each round, to a maximum of 169 at one point.

"She did not kneel in surrender but rose in offering, girded in faith and bound by oath."


Weight: 3LP


World Anvil: The Ultimate Worldbuilding Toolset & RPG Campaign Manager

Created for Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, World Anvil has everything you need to build your own homebrew RPG campaign setting, and run your games, either online or around the table!

  • Speed up prep with a whole library of community statblocks you can copy (and edit!)
  • Enthrall your players with interactive maps, timelines, and a whole wiki of your world
  • Keep track of NPCs, PC character sheets, monster stats, treasure, journals, notes and more
  • Quickly look up essential info with session notes, campaign map markers, and bookmarked lore at your fingertips
  • Build your own campaign setting, or expand a prewritten campaign, with expertly created worldbuilding templates and prompts
  • Control who sees what in your worldbuilding wiki with secrets and subscriber groups
  • Collaborate with players and GMs to build the campaign setting of your dreams 
  • NEVER lose your notes!

GET STARTED TODAY!

Take the first step. Create your account. Your world and characters await!

100+ RPG systems