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| description = {{very rare|Abdel's Trusted Shield}} is a very rare [[Shields|Shield]] that allows the wearer to cast Protection from Missiles once per [[Short Rest]]. | | description = {{very rare|Abdel's Trusted Shield}} is a very rare [[Shields|Shield]] that allows the wearer to cast Protection from Missiles once per [[Short Rest]]. | ||
| quote = Attached to this shield is a faded note. 'G, I've found the best defence against an arrow is to be the one behind the bow - but this shield also does the trick in a pinch. Yours, AA' | | quote = Attached to this shield is a faded note. 'G, I've found the best defence against an arrow is to be the one behind the bow - but this shield also does the trick in a pinch. Yours, AA' | ||
| where to find = | | where to find = Rewarded from [[Golbraith]] in the upper level of his home {{Coords|-148|-60}} in the [[Lower City]], after convincing him of your courage against Mind Flayers. | ||
| type = Shields | | type = Shields | ||
| proficiency = Shields | | proficiency = Shields | ||
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| weight lb = 5.9 | | weight lb = 5.9 | ||
| price = 570 | | price = 570 | ||
| special = * {{Icon|Bash Icon.png}} '''Shield Bash: ''' When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your {{Action|reaction}} to knock them [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] unless they succeed a [[Dexterity]] {{SavingThrow}}. | | special = * {{Icon|Bash Icon.png}} '''Shield Bash:''' When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your {{Action|reaction}} to knock them [[Prone (Condition)|Prone]] unless they succeed a [[Dexterity]] {{SavingThrow}}. | ||
* Gain the ability to cast {{SmIconLink|Action MagicItem ProtectionFromMissiles.png|Protection from Missiles (Condition)|Protection from Missiles}} once per [[Short Rest]]. | * Gain the ability to cast {{SmIconLink|Action MagicItem ProtectionFromMissiles.png|Protection from Missiles (Condition)|Protection from Missiles}} once per [[Short Rest]]. | ||
| notes = | |||
Apparently, Golbraith was a friend of [[Abdel Adrian]], the main character of the previous installments of the Baldur's Gate series. Some details about this can be read about in the book [[Confidant of a Duke]] found on a bookshelf beside Golbraith. However, neither Golbraith nor this shield appear in any previous games. | |||
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Revision as of 12:28, 13 September 2023
Abdel's Trusted Shield is a very rare Shield that allows the wearer to cast Protection from Missiles once per Short Rest.
Attached to this shield is a faded note. 'G, I've found the best defence against an arrow is to be the one behind the bow - but this shield also does the trick in a pinch. Yours, AA'
Properties
Required Proficiency: 
Rarity: 
Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.4 lb
Price: 570 gp
Special
The wearer of this item gains:
Shield Bash: When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your 
Reaction to knock them Prone unless they succeed a Dexterity 
Saving throw.- Gain the ability to cast
once per Short Rest.
Where to find
Rewarded from Golbraith in the upper level of his home X: -148 Y: -60 in the Lower City, after convincing him of your courage against Mind Flayers.
Notes
Apparently, Golbraith was a friend of Abdel Adrian, the main character of the previous installments of the Baldur's Gate series. Some details about this can be read about in the book Confidant of a Duke found on a bookshelf beside Golbraith. However, neither Golbraith nor this shield appear in any previous games.