Wraithguard

 + Wraithguard +  '' "Balance. The Ultimate Goal." '' Though there is little of exceptional remark in regards to the artifact known as "Wraithguard", not everything of worth stands out as such, and some of the most powerful items in history are those that seem fairly unremarkable to the untrained eye - an attribute that lets them remain covert, coveted only by those who understand them, rather than those who wish to use them for personal glory.

Wraithguard itself exists as a fairly quotidian left-hand gauntlet, crafted of antiqued iron parts that feature flowing-intaglio surfaces. Though the majority of the gauntlet's iron composition remains a metallic charcoal in color, the intaglio-covered surfaces are somewhat lighter and shine with a more silver hue, contrasting with the duller base material in a quite elegant fashion.

The interior of the gauntlet is lined with supple black leather, providing a level of comfort for the wearer to allow the artifact to be worn for extended periods of time without it ever becoming vexatious.

And worn it is intended to be - for once one equips the gauntlet, it seems exceptionally difficult to remove, though for no reason that is apparent. It is as if Wraithguard did not wish to be removed, and a considerable battle of wills needs to be waged before the gauntlet's current master can convince it to let itself be disconnected.

The construction of the gauntlet is one that is forged of overlapping riveted segments rather than a solid shell, permitting a vast degree of precise articulation that is generally uncommon for heavy gauntlets such as this. Blunted spiked fins rest above each of the knuckles of the artifact, while similar slender fins can be found above the first phalanx of each finger.

In all, Wraithguard is an exceptionally old artifact that doesn't show it's age in condition as much as it does in emanation and personality. Though the iron is antiqued, one can derive a sense of antediluvian history by mere presence alone, and the fact that the gauntlet seems nearly impervious to all physical damage seems to grant credibility to such an assumption.


 * Status: Owned by Syton Temple