Wavewalker Harness
Armor (Half-Plate) • Uncommon
This armor serves as barding for an animal and can’t be worn by a humanoid. The armor is designed to fit any Large or smaller four-legged animal and magically adjusts according to its size and physique when equipped to the animal. While the animal wears the armor, it gains the following benefits:
Aquatic Adaptation. The animal can breathe air and water. Further, it gains a swim speed equal to its walking speed.
Wavewalker Harness
Armor (Half-Plate) • Rare
This armor serves as barding for an animal and can’t be worn by a humanoid. The armor is designed to fit any Large or smaller four-legged animal and magically adjusts according to its size and physique when equipped to the animal. While the animal wears the armor, it gains the following benefits:
Aquatic Adaptation. The animal can breathe air and water. Further, it gains a swim speed equal to its walking speed.
Water Purification. The armor filters water consumed by the animal making it immune to poison or disease contracted through contaminated water sources.
Wave Walker. The animal can instinctively activate the armor (no action required) to gain the effects of the water walk spell for 1 hour. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Using Evolving Items
Evolving items can be used as standard magic items—the GM simply determines the rarity at which the item is found...
- Character Growth. Reaching a specific level or proficiency milestone.
- Arcane Empowerment. Enhancing the item through crafting or rituals.
- Attunement Over Time. Deepening attunement through continued use.
- Thematic Achievements. Fulfilling tasks or trials related to the item’s nature.
- Divine or Infernal Favor. Gaining recognition from powerful entities.
- Environmental Influence. Exposure to special locations or events.
By using evolving items, the GM can weave them into the story, making them feel personal and rewarding as they develop alongside the characters.