Shield amulet

Shield amulets were pieces of enchanted jewelry imbued with defensive magics.
==Description==
Some of these amulets were small pieces of jewelry carved of stone. Each item's command word was often engraved on the amulet.
==Powers==
These amulets held several charges of the shield spell, activated with a simple uttering of their command words. When activated, magic shield briefly enveloped the wearer, repelling attacks and completely diffusing magic missiles thrown at it. Each amulet could contain up to 24 charges of the spell.
==History==
In the , shield amulets could be purchased at the traveling carnival perched east of the Amnian town of Nashkel.
==Notable Owners==
* Caylee Pirin, a wizard employee of the Sigil of the Silent Night of Ravens Bluff in the late 14 century DR.
* Elytharra Dinnesmore, an enchantress and wife of Speaker Ulbrec Dinnesmore of Targos in Icewind Dale circa the .
* Karoug, the leader of wolfweres inhabiting Balduran's Isle circa 1368 DR.
* Xithiss, a mindflayer merchant under control of Baeloth Barrityl, the master of the Black Pits circa 1368 DR.
==Appendix==
===See Also===
*Brooch of shielding
===Appearances===
:;Video Games
::Baldur's Gate series • Icewind Dale series • Descent to Undermountain
===References===
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