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The Dreadshield wasn't created by a craftsman but born from a battlefield pact. General Malgrim, facing certain defeat, promised his soul to death itself if his fallen soldiers could rise once more. They triumphed, but death claimed Malgrim's face as payment, transforming it into this shield. Now, the shield chooses its bearer through dreams, calling to warriors facing impossible odds. Those who carry it cannot be flanked in battle, as the skull's hollow eyes see in all directions at once. The small skull centerpiece is said to whisper strategy from dead generals, while the spikes collect the souls of the slain to fuel its protective magic. Its greatest power reveals itself at twilight - when bloodied in battle, the skull briefly comes alive to release a chilling battle cry that empowers allies while seeding fear in enemies.
A fearsome wooden shield featuring a prominent weathered skull mounted on its face, ringed by menacing metal spikes. The shield's wooden base shows signs of ancient battles with its worn texture and metal reinforcements. A smaller skull emblem is embedded in the forehead of the larger skull, creating a hierarchical death motif. The shield's aggressive design combines practical protection with psychological warfare.