Shield of the Phoenix Knight (5e Equipment)
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Armor (shield), artifact (requires attunement by a creature of good alignment) Long ago, there was a soldier who was born with some of the inherent magic of the Elemental Plane of Fire. He learned how to channel his magic into his fighting style, and soon he became the most powerful soldier in the land. It was then he realized that living as part of an army was not what he was destined to do, so he abandoned the army and set off on his own path. He would travel to distant lands to overthrow tyrannical empires and institute democracy, leaving the bodies of his enemies as ash. As part of his quest to overthrow tyranny, he eventually traveled to the Elemental Plane of Fire. There, he met a very powerful deity known only as the Phoenix. The Phoenix took the form of a giant bird made of flames, and told him that he was chosen to be something more than he was currently. Something that will span generations, continuing his work for eras to come. The Phoenix gave him a shield imbued with the powers of the element of fire, and told him to never let it leave his grasp. He never did. When he returned to the Material Plane, he evolved from just a freelance solider to the Phoenix Knight. His name would strike fear into the hearts of empires, and his flaming shield became his symbol. He continued his work for over a century before passing away of old age. However, the shield didn't just protect him from harm—it protected him from death. As he died, his soul passed on to a new body, a new form. He lost all of his memories, but kept all of his powers. Now, every generation there is a new Phoenix Knight, who is blessed with the powers of elemental fire, finds the shield, and continues the work that the original Phoenix Knight set out to accomplish. This rounded shield is made of blood-red steel with a golden frame around it. In the center of the shield, there is an image of a phoenix emblazoned on it. While wielding this shield, you gain a +1 bonus to AC.
Burning Shield. While you are attuned to this magic item, you can cast the cantrip fire bolt at will, as if you were an 11th-level caster. You use your Charisma modifier for your spellcasting ability modifier for this spell. In addition, you may make a Bash attack with the shield. Make a melee weapon attack using your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus to hit. On a hit, it deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, and an additional 2d6 fire damage. In addition, the target must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 10 + your Strength modifier) or be stunned until the end of their next turn. Flames of Life and Death. As an action while you are attuned to this magic item, you can summon a wall of fire to erupt in a 20-foot radius from you. Every hostile creature in this area must make a Dexterity saving throw with a DC of 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus. On a failed save, a creature takes 6d6 fire damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. Your allies in this radius regain 3d6 hit points instead of taking fire damage. The shield can do this once, and it regains the ability to do so at dawn of the next day. Rebirth. If you dies, the Shield of the Phoenix Knight automatically casts resurrection on you. In addition, you can use an action to cast resurrection on a creature you touch. However, the creature attuned to the shield suffers all the negative effects of the resurrection spell instead of the creature they touch. Once either one of these properties are used, this feature can't be used again until 30 days pass. Connection to the Phoenix Knight. If the Phoenix Knight ever attunes to this shield, then they gain the following additional properties:
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