Shadow dragon scales

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Name Shadow dragon scales
Size to wear Any
Armour Class 11
Encumbrance rating 15
Maximum Enchantment +11
Grants Stealth++++
Time to Wear 5


The scales of a great umbral dragon. It is heavier than most dragon-scale armours, but despite this, blends in so well with the shadows as to provide a substantial benefit to the wearer's stealth.

Shadow dragon scales are a fairly heavy suit of armour, providing defensive stats superior to plate armor. As such, these scales make spellcasting and evasion significantly more difficult, but oddly enough, actually provide a boost to the wearer's stealth.

It is possible to obtain a set of shadow dragon scales by killing a shadow dragon.

Desirability

By the time shadow dragons are common, players will often have better alternatives. Most characters who wouldn't mind the casting or EV penalties would have either found (and enchanted) a plate armour, or wait for the more generally useful storm or gold dragon scales instead. At the very least, an early set of scales is better than plate armour.

Stabbers may appreciate these scales, as a heavy option that won't hinder stealth. While many stabbers rely on Dodging, it can be an interesting option for those with high strength and/or Armour skill (if you don't care about casting any particularly high-level spell).

Note that the normal encumbrance stealth penalty still applies, so for stealth purposes, this armour is similar to a robe with Stlth+.

History

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