Cowl of Warding (Magic Cowl)

A cowl of warding is actually a headpiece, usually of fine black cloth, which covers the wearer's upper face with an attached half-mask. The cowl can be worn and used in combination with magical eye-cups or lenses, but not with visors or other masks. It also covers the wearer's neck with a shoulder length mantle.
The cowl confers protection of AC 1 to the areas it covers, and has numerous powers, all of which function automatically (and simultaneously when required); the wearer need not even be conscious. The cowl grants its wearer all the benefits of a greenstone amulet, a ring of free action and a ring of spell turning.
The cowl makes all of its own saving throws as cloth, but with a +7 bonus. These rare items are difficult to make, and are usually the property of powerful priests or wizards. They cannot be made to conform to a specific alignment or ethos.
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Category:Magic Cowls