Atlantean Trilogy Archive
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Protection

Alchemy, Rune

Adds a point of defense against physical attacks to shields, armor, bracers or amulets.

From the book

A defensive rune for shields, armor, bracers or amulets. Cut into one of these, it grants +1 protection against physical attacks.

Like every rune, it only works once it has been cut into an object: a sharp tool and one full hour of engraving or etching are all it takes, and the work never fails. The protected item counts as a runic device and a magic item.

At a glance

Effect
+1 defensive protection vs physical attacks
Used on
Shield, armor, bracers or amulet
Glyph (described)
Y-shape with a central upright (trident-like)
Materials
No special materials; a sharp tool to engrave or etch
Time to complete
1 full hour
Chance of success
100%