Wondrous Item

Very Rare

Gauntlets composed of a complex assembly of interlocking metallic segments, crafted into an intricate structure resembling interwoven limbs and grasping hands. Each gauntlet is constructed from a dense, metallic material, its surface heavily weathered in a muted patina of grayish-brown. The base structure of the gauntlets comprises overlapping plates of metal, seamlessly compressed and molded together, with no evident seams or rivets. These plates converge around the wrist, extending upward along the forearm, gradually tapering toward the elbow. Covering the back of each hand, a secondary hand in metal is shaped, articulated, and poised in a perpetual clasping motion. Each metallic finger demonstrates precise anatomical detailing, with knuckle joints rendered distinctly and realistically, subtly accentuated through worn indentations and shallow grooves that suggest an extraordinary attention to anatomical correctness. The tips of these metallic fingers end in softly rounded points, dulled slightly through extensive erosion and handling. Beneath these exterior metal fingers are segmented gloves, formed from smaller, overlapping plates that envelop the wearer’s actual fingers. The inside surface of these plates exhibits faint textural impressions. Encircling the wrist area, broad bands of metal plates provide structural reinforcement, each molded with the recurring motif of clasped and entwined hands. These plates, while thicker and sturdier, are similarly marred by dents and deep scratches, some gouges so profound they nearly breach the metal’s integrity. Inside, the gauntlets retain remnants of a once-intact lining, now reduced to strips of fibrous cloth adhering stubbornly to the metal. The fabric's original color is indistinguishable, discolored and stiffened by layers of dirt, grime, and dried fluids accumulated over millennia. Yet despite this degradation, the fabric provides slight cushioning against the cold, rigid surface of the metal.     +2 AC when worn.   Restrictive (only add half of your dexterity modifier, rounded down, when calculating AC if any item with the Restrictive attribute is equipped)   Gain +20 Resilience when worn.     Set Bonus (Dusty Grasping Set):   1: N/A   2: Increase cold damage mitigation by 27. Increase the Strength Requirement of every piece of armor in the set to 16.   3: Increase holy damage aggravation by 27. Increase the Strength Requirement of every piece of armor in the set to 18.   4: Increase cold damage mitigation by an additional 27. Increase the Strength Requirement of every piece of armor in the set to 20.   5: Increase holy damage output by 27%. When an ally is damaged within 10 ft of you, you take 27% of the damage, that they would’ve taken, for them as incoming damage. Increase the Strength Requirement of every piece of armor in the set to 23.   6: When determining AC, add your Strength Modifier. Increase the Strength Requirement of every piece of armor in the set to 26.

"What a pitiable fate, to defend the sole thing she had left to cherish and protect."

Weight: 2LP