The dark plate armor Renato wore looked like lava that had only just cooled.
Its surface was warm, radiating heat left over from the forging. The armor had grown noticeably heavier, but its structure was denser and sturdier.
Balin had asked for only fifty gold coins as payment. Even on the surface, that price could hardly have secured the services of a runesmith from Frostforge Hold, let alone in the expensive Underdark.
And the dwarf had even used up a precious Runes Tablet.
Though Balin had not said so outright, Renato knew he owed him a favor.
"Does this plate armor have a name?"
"No..."
"That won't do!" the dwarf grumbled, sounding displeased. "You gave your sword a fine name but didn't give your armor one? That's playing favorites... I'll name it!"
[Equipment] Mountain’s Embrace: This heavy armor began as an ordinary suit of plate armor of conventional design. After several enchantments and modifications, orichalcum and adamantine were fused into it. Now, reforged beneath the countless hammer blows of a runesmith, it bears no resemblance to its original form. The large quantity of adamantine incorporated into it makes it exceptionally sturdy and allows it to reflect some of the impact it receives. Ancient runes etched into its surface overlap in layers like the veins of the earth. [Enchantment effects] Mountain Runes: Magical power permeates every plate of the armor, granting hardness and toughness far beyond those of its materials. Reduces all damage taken by 2, greatly slows wear on the armor, and grants the wearer resistance to forced movement. Magic Plate Armor: This armor is magical and can resist attack damage and checks that require magical armor to defend against. Requirements: Strength 15, Constitution 12 Grade: Rare
Balin's smithing skills were truly extraordinary.
Throughout the enchanting process, lightning