Gravewarden's Mantle
This armor was first sewn by a village priest who tended a small cemetery where the community's beloved animal companions were buried with proper rites. The names stitched into its lining — Biscuit, Old Grey, Three-Paw, Mira — are not merely decoration; they are remembrances, and the spirits honored within lend their quiet loyalty to whoever wears it with a gentle heart.
Mechanics
This somber padded armor is stitched with the names of beloved animals, and its wearer can sense the presence of animal remains nearby.
Resting Ground
While wearing this armor, you are always aware of the direction and approximate distance (within 60 feet) of any buried or interred animal remains. This is a passive awareness that requires no action — you simply know, as a quiet tug at the edge of your senses, where creatures of the wild have been laid to rest.
Companion's Farewell
When a Beast with a Challenge Rating of 1/4 or lower that is friendly to you drops to 0 hit points within 30 feet of you, its spirit lingers for a moment before departing. Until the end of your next turn, you have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and Wisdom saving throws, as the creature's faithful spirit steadies your resolve in its final act.
DM Notes
This item is deliberately low-power, fitting the common rarity and level 1–3 band. The 'Resting Ground' ability is a pure utility and exploration tool — useful in dungeon delves, haunted forests, or any scenario involving graves or wildlife, but never combat-warping. 'Companion's Farewell' requires a very specific and relatively rare trigger (a friendly CR 1/4 or lower Beast dying nearby), so its advantage on Wisdom saves will activate infrequently in most sessions. It is most relevant for Druids or Rangers traveling with animal companions or familiars, but is listed for Clerics as the primary intended wearer. Consider placing graveyards, pet burial sites, or collapsed menageries in your adventure to let 'Resting Ground' shine as a discovery tool. The item should never feel like a combat booster — its strength is atmosphere and exploration.
Generated with: Level 3 · Cleric · Armor · Pet cemetery · Heroic · Common