White Aegis

Type	Shield
Discovered By	Rudolf Habsburg
Discovery Date	6 September 2009
Discovery Location	Lothruin, Atamara
Abilities	Prestige +3
Current Owner	(unknown)

The White Aegis is a shield of great renown and possesses considerable religious significants for followers of The Way of the Hammer. Legend states that it is a symbol of the anointing of the god Heimdall on his chosen vassal. The White Aegis signifies the protection of Heimdall on the barer, who historically has presented himself as protector of the Way of the Hammer and its interests.

The shield is made of a fine silver and inlaid with one large circular stone of pure white quartz covering the majority of the face of the shield. In the center embedded in the stone is one pearl representing the eye of god. Legend states the shield was crafted by the god Heimdall and the pearl came from the hilt of his sword.

Recent History

Although lost for centuries, the White Aegis was rediscovered by a young knigh, Sir Rudolf Habsburg, during an attack on Lothruin by Caergoth and its allies. Rudolf, second-in-command of the Army of Strength and the Axe, was leading the army into battle in the absence of the marshal and general, and after a sound victory over Minas Ithil he went with his men to explore the battlefield. It is said that while wondering along the outskirts of the battlefield, the earth in front of Rudolf opened to reveal the White Aegis and he then knelt in a prayer of dedication. Some disreputable sources state the in fact Rudolf tripped and then after falling on his face uttered words that under no sercomstances could be considered a prayer. However, these reports have been largely squashed in favor of the more religiously significant version.

The shield was found in very poor condition and was fell into disrepair while attempts were being made to repair it.