Necromantic Shroud
Nth-level necromancy
- Casting Time: 1 action
- Range: Self
- Components: V, S, M (a something worth at least Xgp)
- Duration: 1 minute
The caster takes damage enough to reduce him to 1hp. The caster gains double the damage taken worth of temporary hit points. Additionally, healing has no effect on the caster for the duration. When the spell ends, all remaining temporary hit points are lost. The effect ends if you are knocked unconscious or killed.
Necromantic Converter
Credit: Uncredited fanart for Valkyrie Cain's ring from Skulduggery
Wondrous item, very rare
This ring converts your life energy into a shield around you. As an action, you can use this ring to take the exact amount of damage necessary to reduce your HP to 1. You gain temporary hit points equal to double the amount of damage taken. The effect lasts for 1 minute, during which you cannot be affected by any healing. At the end of the duration, you lose all remaining temporary hit points. The effect ends if you are knocked unconscious or killed.