The Scarlet Mage Top is a finely crafted piece of red and black light armor, favored by mages across the world. It is designed not only for its stylish appearance but also for its magical enhancements. It is enchanted to grant the wearer the ability to cast Mirror Image once per short rest without expending a spell slot. The top must be attuned to the wearer for its enchantment to take effect.
Due to its powerful enchantments and fine craftsmanship, the Scarlet Mage Top typically fetches between 1,500 to 3,000 gold pieces.
The Scarlet Mage Top has its origins in the grand academies of magic, where it was initially created for elite spellcasters who needed protection without sacrificing mobility. Over time, its use spread across the world, and it became a popular choice among mages seeking both fashion and function. The armor's distinctive red and black coloration is said to symbolize the balance of power and elegance that mages strive for in their craft.
Attunement:
To attune to the Scarlet Mage Top, the wearer must spend a short rest wearing the armor and focusing on its magical properties.
Special Features:
- Armor Class: While wearing the Scarlet Mage Top, you gain a +1 bonus to your AC.
- Mirror Image: Once per short rest, you can cast the spell Mirror Image without expending a spell slot. When you cast this spell, three illusory duplicates of yourself appear in your space. Each time a creature targets you with an attack during the spell's duration, roll a d20 to determine whether the attack targets one of your duplicates instead. A duplicate's AC equals 10 + your Dexterity modifier. If an attack hits a duplicate, the duplicate is destroyed. The spell lasts for 1 minute or until all three duplicates are destroyed.
| Armor Type | Armor Class | Strength | Stealth | Weight |
| Light Armor | 11 + Dex | - | - | 10 lbs |