Footman's Folly

Footman's Folly was a unique enchanted shield wielded by distinguished warriors of Neverwinter.

Description
Footman's Folly was a small, smoothly polished shield made of metal.

Powers
Footman's Folly possessed a powerful +2 enchantment to the wielder's defense, additionally, it increased the wielder's defense further against arrows, bolts, and other missiles.

History
Footman's Folly was considered to be a badge of honor among the most distinguished soldiers in service of Neverwinter, the Jewel of the North. Over the years, the shield gained notoriety, rumored to the unlucky. Many of those who used Footman's Folly fell in battle, believing that its minor magical defenses would be enough to help them in the face of overwhelming odds. According to the legends, this was the origin of the item's name.

In the, Footman's Folly found its way into the blue hands of Xuki, a wizard member of the Legion of the Chimera that menaced Icewind Dale. With her death, the shield changed owners once more.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Icewind Dale II