| Category | Resources |
| Type | metal |
| Source | manufactured |
In the year 922, the dwarves of Umahanbad pioneered a process to fabricate a non-magical armor known as Elem-Guard. This forging technique demands the utilization of black silver, which, after being tempered, is submerged in a highly uncommon elemental cyst that boils, rumbles, emits smoke, and crackles with an array of distinct energy types. Over time, the armor develops a shimmering radiance, signifying its transformation into the substance commonly referred to as Elem-Guard.
Elem-Guard armor bestows immunity to all energy attacks upon the wearer and any entity within a 5-foot radius. The armor's anti-energy ward is rendered ineffective if any manifestation of magic lies within a 5-foot radius of the Elem-Guard protection. Consequently, the wearer cannot carry any magical item. The armor's unique attribute functions solely for armor varieties that cover 70% or more of the wearer's frame - platemail or superior.
The process of crafting Elem-Guard is a closely held secret of Umahanbad and the Orchish Empire. The material may be acquired from the organization Ilaruk Gongril or via select black markets.
The manufacturing of Elem-Guard generates a hazardous effluent sludge that is lethal to organic organisms. Some unethical collectives, such as Crimson Eye, have leveraged this sludge to assault their adversaries, perpetrating ecological atrocities capable of decimating a pond or contaminating a water supply.
| Name | Description | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Energy Ward | energy resistance - immune to all, canceled out when a permanent magic is brought within 5' of the armor | continuous |