Kawa'bonga Shellplate

== Kawa'bonga Shellplate ==
Item Type: Worn Armor
Price: 8,000 GP
Item Level: 7
Armor Class: +1 AC (Turtle Shellplate)
Strength: 12
Bulk: 2
Check: Light
Speed Penalty: -5 feet
=== Properties: ===
* Shell Defense: As a reaction, the wearer can retreat into the Kawa'bonga Shellplate, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to AC until the start of their next turn. While in this defensive state, the wearer can't take reactions.
* Aquamaster: The Kawa'bonga Shellplate is adapted for aquatic environments. The wearer gains a +2 item bonus to Athletics checks related to swimming, and they can hold their breath for twice the normal duration.
* Turtle's Resilience: The Kawa'bonga Shellplate provides resistance to bludgeoning damage.
Usage: The Shell Defense ability is activated with a reaction, offering a brief but potent boost to the wearer's defenses. Aquamaster and Turtle's Resilience are passive properties that enhance the wearer's capabilities in aquatic environments and provide resistance against specific types of damage.
=== Description: ===
The Kawa'bonga Shellplate is a distinctive and protective armor crafted from the shells of ancient turtles known for their resilience and adaptability. The armor's surface is adorned with intricate patterns reminiscent of ocean waves, paying homage to the creatures of the sea.
The Shell Defense ability allows the wearer to mimic the defensive strategy of the Kawa'bonga turtle, retracting into the shellplate for a momentary boost in protection. This defensive state provides a valuable advantage in the midst of combat, allowing the wearer to weather attacks with enhanced resilience.
Aquamaster reflects the turtle-inspired adaptability of the armor, offering improved swimming capabilities for the wearer. The intricate design of the Kawa'bonga Shellplate allows for smooth and efficient movement through aquatic environments.
Turtle's Resilience embodies the legendary toughness of the Kawa'bonga turtles. The shellplate grants resistance to bludgeoning damage, providing an additional layer of defense against attacks that seek to crush or pummel the wearer.
Wearing the Kawa'bonga Shellplate is not just donning armor; it's embracing the resilience of the ancient turtles and becoming a stalwart defender, both on land and in the depths of the ocean. Legends tell of warriors clad in Kawa'bonga Shellplate, standing resolute against the fiercest adversaries and embodying the indomitable spirit of the sea.