Wondrous Item

Very Rare

Unique Armbands

The black-and-violet ore known as druchite is so dark that even creatures adapted to see in lightless conditions can have difficulty perceiving it. Found in the Shadowfell and only rarely, druchite ore can be woven into clothing by crushing it into a fine powder and applying it along delicate inlaid filigree across the material.



While these armbands are worn, they grant a +1 bonus to the wearer's AC and saving throws. While these armbands are worn by a Monk of at least 2nd level, they provide the following benefits:

Shadow Imitation

As an action, you can spend an amount of ki equal to the CR of a creature within 30ft of you, minimum of 1. When you do, your shadow stretches out in a straight line towards the target, binding to the creature's shadow for the duration. The target must attempt a Strength or Dexterity saving throw (target's choice) against your Monk save DC. On a failure, it becomes Restrained. Creatures without a shadow are immune to this ability.



While restrained in this way, the creature must use its reaction to mimic your behaviour the first time you move, take an action, or bonus action on your turn. If you move, the affected creature will move in the same direction up to its speed. If you make an attack roll, the creature will attempt an attack if it is able to, targeting a creature in the same direction from it as your target is from you. The affected creature cannot use its reaction to cast a spell in this way.



The target can attempt another saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending this effect early on a success. Causing the target to move into a clearly dangerous position forces another saving throw with advantage. You must spend an amount of ki equal to the CR of the target creature, minimum of 1, at the beginning of turn to maintain this effect. If the target is ever more than 30ft away from you, this effect ends immediately.