Shield of Arrows

Gnosis 7 A peasant with a crossbow can be just as dangerous as a trained knight with a sword, and a line of trained archers has been known to turn the tide of a pitched battle. While larger shields provide some cover, their weight and size detract from their usefulness in close combat. This small shield provides protection from missile attacks while retaining maneuverability. When activated, the Shield of Arrows adds two to the difficulty of all ranged attacks made against its user. Most arrows, bolts and other projectiles that would ordinarily inflict damage impact against this small shield instead and fall to the ground. For melee purposes (or when the shield is not activated), it acts as a small shield. A turtle-spirit or earth elemental is bound into this fetish.