The inspiration for this magical garb comes in no small part from the annoying tendency for ranged opponents to immediately target the obvious spell caster in the group. Any adventurer or military field commander wearing naught but robes or cloth armor is usually within the archer’s sights faster than you can say ‘twang’! As you may have guessed, I like to play spell casters and the like, hence my self-preserving incentive for designing Warcaster’s Robes in the first place.

This enchanted garment not only contains some standard magical protections for the wearer, but it’s defenses go one step further. It also cleverly camouflages the assumed spell caster by illusion, making the wearer appear as just another fully armored warrior type. Of course, once you start hurling spells, it won’t take your enemies long to figure you out. But at least the arrows aren’t drawn to you right away, giving you precious time to either take them out first or put up the proper defenses.

The camouflaging effect extends to whatever the wearer is holding as well (within reason). For example, staffs appear as spears, rods as swords, wands as daggers, etc. Just as with the look of the illusionary armor, the wearer also controls the style and look of the illusionary weapons. This particular affect only lasts as long as contact with the item is maintained.

Is this something you would use in your campaign or for your character? Let me know what you think. Enjoy.

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