Fortress Armor
Fortress armor is exactly what it sounds like: an incredibly massive suit of armor that protects the wearer with it's sheer bulkiness. Unlike plate armor which seeks to protect the wearer by providing all-around coverage, fortress armor protects the wearer by placing a veritable bulwark of protection between the outside world and the wearer's vital organs. As a result, the armor is unwieldy and basically negates any chance of dexterous or stealthy movement while worn.
Inserted Shield. This armor comes with a specially built shield which is normally carried on the breastplate. As a bonus action, you can remove and carry this shield. While the shield is removed, the armor's AC is reduced to 18, but you gain the +2 bonus of carrying a shield if you are not otherwise carrying one. While carrying this shield, you can place it back into the armor as a bonus action.
Unwieldy. While wearing this armor, you have disadvantage on initiative checks. While you are wearing this armor and the built-in shield is inserted, you have disadvantage on all other ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws based on Dexterity.
Cumbersome. Donning fortress armor takes 30 minutes, and doffing it takes 10 minutes.
This armor is made of narrow vertical strips of metal riveted to a backing of leather that is worn over cloth padding. Flexible chain mail protects the joints.
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