Gwyndon Plate

The **Gwyndon Plate** (also known as **Gwydion's Scales**) is a set of legendary armor crafted by Gwydion, the Kell god of metal and armor. Forged in 349 AE for the champion, Cain of Bloodrock, who sought out the serpentine god, the Gwyndon Plate is blessed with the ability to heal itself of any tear, dent or blemish within one day, and is only granted to those that seek Gwydion's wisdom.

## Appearance

The set is made up of thick steel, dragon hide and scales, and beuriff leather; all very valuable materials. It includes a steel helmet with a pivoting mask, a steel and hide cuirass and greaves (both layered with dragon scales), a set of heavy steel gauntlets, and a pair of sturdy steel boots. The armor sparks whenever it is struck, but never burns the wearer.

## History

In 330 AE, a champion of Gwydion by the name of Cain of Bloodrock realized his calling, and began his life's journey of seeking the serpent's wisdom. Along the way he saw the world through the eyes of a nomad, and witnessed many different forms of smithing, finding individuality in each one.

After 19 years, when Cain was growing old and tired, he visited his home of Lothor once more and came to the realization that perhaps he would never complete his goal. That night, while in a deep slumber, a serpent spoke to Cain in his dream, and told him all that there was to know about smithing. The serpent also promised him that in ten-days time, a set of armor made by Gwydion himself would find it's way to him.

Awaiting patiently, Cain spent the following days working his forge and teaching his sons the methods he learned that night. While waiting, he decided to use some of his new knowledge to craft a set of armor for himself. Using all his skill and energy, Cain spent ten days forging this piece. On the tenth day, he was just about finished, when a dragon attacked his tribe. In a hurry, he put on his armor and brandished his sword, charging the monster. After a bloody fight, Cain came through victorious, and found that the dragon's scales and hide were a perfect addition to the armor.

It was then that he realized that he had used the knowledge Gwydion granted him to create his own armor, and, upon learning this, his armor surged with magical energy, as the serpent god himself enchanted the very steel it was forged with.

When Cain eventually expired at ripe old age of 89, his armor was retrieved by Gwydion, who has granted it to those that seek his knowledge the same way Cain did.

## Pieces and Statistics

### Gwyndon Plate Helmet

* **Piece:** Helmet
* **Weight:** 9 lbs
* **Armor Class:** +3
* **Strength:** DC 15
* **Stealth:** Disadvantage

### Gwyndon Plate Cuirass

* **Piece:** Chestplate
* **Weight:** 17.5 lbs
* **Armor Class:** +5
* **Strength:** DC 15
* **Stealth:** Disadvantage

### Gwyndon Plate Gauntlets

* **Piece:** Gloves
* **Weight:** 4.5 lbs
* **Armor Class:** +1.5
* **Strength:** DC 15
* **Stealth:** Disadvantage

### Gwyndon Plate Boots

* **Piece:** Boots
* **Weight:** 5 lbs
* **Armor Class:** +1.5
* **Strength:** DC 15
* **Stealth:** Disadvantage

## Powers

* When adorning the full set, the wearer of the Gwyndon Plate has advantage on all Strength and Constitution saving throws.
* When adorning the full set, the wearer of the Gwyndon Plate takes -1 damage from slashing and bludgeoning attacks.
* The Gwyndon Plate automatically mends any damage it has sustained at midnight.

## Trivia

* In all the times it has been gifted to a mortal by Gwydion, the Gwyndon Plate has always taken a slightly different form. On some occasions, it appears almost white in color, whereas other times it is almost as dark as black iron.