Comment on MLP45E - Dungeons and Dragons With Ponies! by cheezedoodle96

Shield, rare (requires attunement)

    The Aegis of Equestria is well-known throughout its lands as a symbol of the nation’s heart and unity. According to legend, its metal came from a meteor gifted to Princess Luna by the Zebra folk after assisting them in repelling a griffon incursion. The castle’s best blacksmiths couldn’t even scratch it, so Luna turned to Star Swirl the Bearded to help develop a unique spell that would allow it to be worked. The task was difficult, and would take years to complete.

    In the meantime, Luna became jealous of Celestia. As Nightmare Moon she attempted to depose Celestia and become sole ruler of Equestria, which resulted in her banishment in the moon. Distraught, Celestia needed a symbol to inspire and unite the fragile nation which was still reeling from the attempted coup. She asked Star Swirl to focus all his efforts on finishing his work on the metal. Eventually, he and the blacksmiths of Canterlot forged a circular magical shield which was carried into battle by Equestria’s mightiest warriors. Tales of its many owners and their exploits are known by heart by many Equestrian citizens.

    The Aegis of Equestria is lightweight (3 pounds) and seemingly indestructible. It doesn’t transfer heat, cold, or electricity like most metals, and has come through unscathed after being stepped on by the largest of dragons more than once. It’s beautifully painted with a scene of a forest clearing. A magically-animated sun and moon rise and fall in the scene’s sky, accurately depicting the current state of the solar/lunar cycle. Any scratches in the paint are magically repaired within moments. Owners attuned to the Aegis can use the following abilities:

• While you have the shield equipped, you can use a bonus action to project a 150-foot cone of bright light from the sun or moon on the shield. A second bonus action douses the light.

• You can treat the shield as a (proficient) thrown weapon with a range of 30/90 feet that deals 1d8 bludgeoning damage. If you successfully hit the target you can also initiate a shove attack against the target as a part of the attack (see page 195 of the 5th Edition D&D Player’s Handbook). The shield returns to your forearm/foreleg and is re-equipped automatically at the end of your turn.

• While the shield is equipped, you can use your reaction to reduce the damage of an incoming attack by half. If you use this ability against a ranged attack, roll 1d20. On a result of 18 or higher you can instead deflect the attack against a different target of your choice within 30 feet of you. The attacker re-rolls the attack roll at the same bonus against the new target. You can add your Intelligence bonus (if any) and proficiency bonus to this roll. On a hit, the new target suffers the attack’s full effect.