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Promise Guard

A living wall keeps a shield permanently raised, soaking blows meant for the ally beside them and punishing anyone who dares to cast a spell within reach.

rareHumanHumanoid

A Promise guard stands as a living wall, shield ever-raised, turning blows meant for the ally beside them and punishing any foe who dares to cast within their reach.

In play

Promise Guard Stance A Promise guard always has their shield raised as if they had used the Raise a Shield action, as long as they meet that action's requirements.

Shield Warden A Promise guard can use their Shield Block reaction to prevent damage to an adjacent ally.

Attack of Opportunity [Reaction] A Promise guard can use Attack of Opportunity when a creature within their reach uses a concentrate action, in addition to its normal trigger. They can disrupt triggering concentrate actions, and they disrupt actions on any hit, not just a critical hit.

Shield Block [Reaction]

Level 17

Perception +29 · Languages Common, Draconic · Skills Athletics +33, Diplomacy +30, Hermea Lore +33, Intimidation +33, Society +30, Survival +28

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
+8+2+9+2+3+2
ACFortRefWill
43+32+26+29

HP 330

Speed 30 feet

Actions

  • Melee Longsword [Single Action] +38 (Magical, versatile P), Damage 7d8+8 slashing
  • Ranged Composite shortbow [Single Action] +36 (range 60 ft, deadly 3d10, Magical, Propulsive, reload 0), Damage 4d8+8 piercing

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