User:

JinxedBear

DCI:

Character:

Jorlan Duskryn

Name:

Commander’s Veil

Rarity:

common

Location:

Table:

Result:

Included in Count?:

true

Source:

FR-DC-BftD: Jorlan, The Cursed

Notes:

Cloak of Billowing, Wondrous Item, common Description This long, layered cloak is crafted from dark Underdark silk interwoven with fine strands of giant spider silk. The fabric is denser than expected, carrying a subtle weight that causes it to fall in heavy, controlled folds rather than shifting freely. When worn, the cloak drapes in multiple overlapping panels, deliberately obscuring the natural outline of the body. Its structure is intentional — broad across the shoulders and long along the back — designed to break up the wearer’s silhouette and conceal irregularities beneath its layered form. The surface of the fabric absorbs light rather than reflecting it, giving the cloak a muted, almost void-like presence even under direct illumination. Along the seams and edges, faint, thorn-like filigree patterns are woven into the silk — subtle and easy to miss unless viewed up close. These patterns seem to echo organic, branching structures, as though inspired by something grown rather than crafted. When the cloak rests, it hangs in deep, still shadows. When it moves, it does so with purpose. Billowing As a bonus action, you can cause the cloak to billow dramatically. When activated, the cloak does not flutter erratically. Instead, the layered silk unfolds outward in a controlled, deliberate motion, expanding its silhouette before settling again with quiet weight. The movement feels guided rather than wind-driven — smooth, measured, and precise. For a brief moment, the cloak seems larger than it should be, its layers stretching outward like a darkened veil before collapsing back into place. This effect is purely visual and has no additional mechanical benefit. Minor Property – Temperate The cloak adapts subtly to environmental conditions. While wearing it, you are comfortable in temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The fabric never feels damp, overly cold, or suffocatingly warm. It maintains a steady, neutral comfort against the skin regardless of surrounding climate. Flavor At first glance, the cloak appears to be a practical garment suited for a harsh subterranean environment. On closer inspection, its structure suggests something more deliberate: it is not simply made to protect — but to contain. It hides more than shape. It softens movement. It obscures what lies beneath. When still, it settles into layered shadow. When stirred, it does not react — it responds.