Ucdauh's Vest of Protection

At last Tertius could catch his breath. The last of the beasts lay slain at his feet. It had been a grueling battle but Tertius had been up for the challenge. All that remained to do now was collect his loot and scour the monster's den for treasure. His stomach lurched as he entered the cave, the smell of rotting flesh was stagnant and repulsive. He continued inward on his search finding little more than a handful of coins and discarded weapons. As he rounded the last turn he entered into a large living space. The area was strangely clean and pristine. There was nothing in sight save an immensely laid out empty bedroll. As Tertius moved in closer on the camp he noticed something.. A small reflection of light from his torch under the sprawled out bedroll. Tertius moved in for a closer inspection. He knelt down on the cold dirt and pulled up the bedding. He was astonished at the sight he took in. Deep in this filthy, beast ridden cave rested one of the East Continents lost relics! It could only be Ucdauh's Vest of Protection! Many had doubted that such a relic had even really existed. Most told the tale of the missing vest as just another fire side story. It was said that the relic worn by Ucdauh himself and had protected him against many a dangerous foe in battle. Monsters, undead and even Daimons had shrunk away from the one who had possessed this in battle. Now the item was here, it was real and it was within reach! Tertius lifted the vest carefully, looking it over. It was surprisingly light in his hands. He then hoisted the the vest up over head, agape at its magnifigance. The magic imbued within shown through gleaming mithril links. It was warm the touch he noted. It was indeed said that such magic vests could keep their host warm in the winter and refreshingly cool during the summer. Now the warmth washed over Tertius as he lowered the vest down and buckled it into place. Suddenly without warning the vest tightened! A look of panic came over Tertius as the vest constricted hard ,forcing the air from his lungs. Then just a suddenly an piercing impact rocked his body. Tertius looked down to see a black dragonglass headed arrow laying int he dirt at his feet. The vest had reacted to a threat he now realized. Fresh alarm and enery surged through Tertius has he drew his sword. He was just in time to parry a blow from the until now unseen threat.. The best towered above Tertius. He was definitely as ugly he was tall. He wieled a spiked club high over head and was preparing to drop it down on Tertius. If the blow had landed it would have surely killed him. But that was not going to happen, not tonight. Tertius charged in close dodging the blow and lifting his blade to strike. Big ugly reared back to evade as he hefted up his mighty club in prepation for another swing. He was fast, but not fast enough. Tertius' blade easily sliced through the monsters giant thigh, opening up a equally giant sized artery. The fight was over before it had truly begun, but that was OK by Tertius, now all he had to do was survive while Big Ugly spilled away his lifeblood. The enraged beast was sure going to make that as difficult as possible. As Tertius expected a full swing of the club, the monster had changed up and instead thrusted the sharpened handle towards Tertius' heart. Against power surged through the armor and crushed the breath from his lungs. Tertius saw stars as the impact from the blow sent him spiraling backwards. He landed hard on his back with a dull thud. As quick as he had hit the ground the beast was on him again, roaring a deafening blood curdling scream. The beast massive foot was now mashed down on Tertius chest. The beast was pressing down with all its strength.. the full weight centered on Tertius heart. Tertius could feel the massive weight around him but he could also feel the firey heat of the magic in the vest straining to fulfill its purpose and protect its master. It was now a battle of strength and who could last the longest. Tertius sensed that the armor, while imbued with magic of its own also drew on the lifeforce of the Master to power its defenses. Tertius strained under the crushing weight, his heart pounded against the hardening armor as it constricted further and further. The beast had ground Tertius deep into the stony earth with his force and was not letting up. Tertius realized if he did not do something he was going to lose this contest. He just had to last a little longer and the beast should bleed out, why hadn't it happened?? He was moment from losing consciousness he strained to breathe. He could not draw in any air and his lungs now screamed in agony against the effort. With one last focused effort, Tertius grasped his knife from the scabbard and drew it across the heel of the monstrous foot pinning his chest. The blade was not sharp enough to do any real damage, but it was enough to cause the beast to lessen the weight. Enough time for Tertius to draw a deep, glorious breath and reinvigorate the armor. Now back at strength the armor easily reformed and pushed back at the beast. Big Ugly finally staggered back and toppled over dead. The battle was done and the armor was Tertius' As if a momument to this occassion, it is said that one can visit the Cave if Ucdauh in the outskirts of Partora and you will eventually come to a large area. On the ground, in the hard stone cave floor you can see the perfect impression of Ucdauh's Vest of Protection. Also nearby the immense skeletal remains of what could only be a Monstrous Giant.

Type	Armour
Discovered By	Tertius
Discovery Date	2012-08-24
Discovery Location	Partora, East Continent
Abilities	Prestige +8
Current Owner	Tertius