Adventurer's robe

An adventurer's robe was a type of magical garment worn by those arcane spellcasters who traveled across the Realms.

Powers
These robes offered a spellcaster greater protection than mundane clothing.

One variety of of adventurer's robes crafted circa the protected its wearer from blunt-trauma weapons. It offered further protection against polymorphic magic and petrification effects, such as that caused by the gaze of a basilisk.

Yet another type of adventurer's robes merely mitigated any physical harm that was inflicted upon the wearer.

History
It was said that these robes originated from designs made by the famous Vangerdahast, Court Wizard of Cormyr. Their creation made him quite popular among spellcasting circles.

Notable Owners

 * Thalantyr, conjurer of High Hedge.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate series • Icewind Dale II • Neverwinter Nights series