Community Development - Craftable Robes.

[Irongron]

It was pointed that we lack robe craftable options, so I thought this might be another good option for another spot of community development.

Rules:

- Leave a post here, with the name, description, and abilities of the robes. (I'm really hoping to get some get great descriptions/themes)

- These should be useable only by core caster classes (Mage/Sorcerer/Cleric/Druid) exclusively (Please specify)

- Don't forget to add in what you feel their components for crafting should be.

- Don't suggest any strange scripted features you haven't seen used elsewhere - These should follow ONLY the options available when making items in the toolset, plus, potentially, a rune slot.

Once we have a dozen or so entries, I'll run a poll open for all players to choose their favourites, then subject to a balance assessment add some into the crafting matrix hopefully before Christmas (If we get enough suggestions)

[Lindos]

Name:
Grand Magi's Robes

Description:
The original creator of these robes had thought to combine efficiency with fashion. He can safely claim to have accomplished at least one of those things.
While the high-quality cloth and enchantments used in its creation speak of the robe's quality, the garish colors leave much to be desired for the more modest wizard.

Properties:
Bonus spell slot: Wizard Level 5
Bonus spell slot: Wizard Level 6
Enhancement Bonus: Intelligence +2
Improved Saving Throws: Universal +1
Bonus skill: Concentration +3
Bonus skill: Spellcraft +3
Runic
Useable only by Wizard
UMD req = 50

Crafting:
Tailoring DC 52 - 480 Points
1 Star Sapphire
1 Aclemistic Catalyst (Greater)
1 Bolt of Silk
1 Dragon Oil
1 Protection from Spells scroll (Arcane variant)

[Apokriphos]

Name:
Inception of Nightmares

Description:
Seemingly woven from the flesh of dead shades as a kind of sacrament, with every move this iridescent diaphanous fabric seems to shift and mold itself to your form. On closer examination the robe seems to whisper faint voices of knowledge and vengeance only you can hear, the words changing into silhouettes of your own as you continue to wear it and listen.

Properties:
Bonus spell slot: Wizard Level 5
Bonus spell slot: Sorcerer Level 5
Enhancement Bonus: Intelligence +2
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +2
Bonus skill: Hide/Move Silently +4
Bonus skill: Bluff +4
Camouflage (5): 2 uses per day
Runic
Only Usable by Wizard/Sorcerer
Only Usable by Evil
UMD Req = 55

Crafting:
Tailoring DC 50
1 Rogue Stone
20 Potions of Warding
1 Crystal Shard
1 Alchemistic Catalyst (Greater)
1 Camouflage Scroll

I decided to create a robe that would be useful for Shadow Mages. The inspiration comes from the Penumbral Vestment & Murders' Rainment.

[Mythic]

Have some robes! On the more Thematic side

LOW LEVEL (ish)

Apprentice Garb - Bonus spell slot level 1 (wiz) (x2), +1 int

Charmer's Garb - Bonus spell slot level 1 (sorc) x2 +1 Cha

Priest's robe - Bonus spell slot level 1 (cleric) x2 +1 wis, bless 1/day

Walkers Coat - Bonus spell slot level 1 (Druid) x2 +1 Wis

(These should be very simple to make, Maybe Medium cloth and a thing specific to each class? EG holy water for the cleric)
Made to fit around level 3-8, Before you get the stuff for the mid-level equipment

Mid Level - These are filled just fine to be honest


High Level / "Endgame"

I reccomend high UMD for all of these, or even a "requirement of majority levels in this class"

Robe of the Arcanist - +2 INT, Bonus spell slot level 6/7/8 (WIZARD), +3 Concentration / Spellcraft.

These should be EXPENSIVE to make, As fitting an "arch-wizard", with rare materials.

Robe of Awakening - +2 Charisma, Bonus spell slot 7/8 (SORC) +3 Spellcraft / Concentration,

I was thinking of adding or suggesting an Unlimited spell / day for each robe, But Couldent think of one which would be balanced enough. That or a "spell immunity" to some thing.

Clerics already have a good "end-game Robe"


Druid - Leaves of the Wildwalker

+2 Wisdom, Haste 3/day, +3 Discipline +3 Concentration, Bonus spell slot 6/7/8 (Druid)

Now as a druid main, I may consider these instead of my Second skin, more variety could never hurt.


--- BONUS

Palemaster Robe!

Robe of the Tomb Crawler (name pending)

25% Fire Vulnerability
50% Negative Immunity
+2 Int
-2 Charisma
+3 Fort Save
10/+2 Damage Reduction

Trog Stench Aura? (maybe) 1/Day

Styled after Mummy Wrappings / The Summons, Giving an option for caster Palemasters to not wear heavy gear exclusively, whilst making the Sorc/PM/BG not be able to use them


DOUBLE BONUS - / JOKE

Heroic Girdle

- No pants or Shirt, no AC, think Conan style with fur britches and boots

20/+1 DR, 50 umd, barb only
+2 strength
+3 intimidate
+1 cha

10% cold vulnerability

[WJLIII3]

What about some of the old DMG items, like Robe of Eyes, Robe of Stars, Robe of Scintillating Colors?

Thats, Eyes 120 ft Darkvision, +10 spot,
Stars is +1 unisave and shuriken prof, creates five shuriken a day,
and scintillating colors is a Will-save attack and gives scaling concealment


Robe of Archmagi might be a little strong on the unisave, but maybe with a little adjustment? Or for the loot matrix?

Robe of the Archmagi

This normal-appearing garment can be white (01-45 on d%, good alignment), gray (46-75, neither good nor evil alignment), or black (76-100, evil alignment). Its wearer, if an arcane spellcaster, gains the following powers.

+5 armor bonus to AC.
Spell resistance 18.
+4 resistance bonus on all saving throws.
+2 enhancement bonus on caster level checks made to overcome spell resistance.


In general I'd really like to see a robe that grants a spell or a power, more than one that gives another incremental stat buff. Item's that have spells contained within them are a huge part of the wizard's kit, and not just wands. Rings, robes, staves, those are all very often items with /day or /week spells, when they're intended for wizards.

[Nevrus]

Robe of Magic Dampening
Nullifying crystals are sewn into the fabric of this robe, enabling it to dull the effects of magic. Unfortunately, the wearer is also affected; these robes should be worn with care.
Stats:
+5 Saves vs Spells
Bonus Feat: Arcane Defense (Abjuration)
SR 26
-2 Intelligence
-2 Charisma
Only Usable by: Wizard
Only Usable by: Sorceror

Tailoring, DC 30
Bolt of Silk X2
Gem of Nullification

Storm Soul's Grounder
This robe channels the power of lightning, energizing and empowering the wearer. The quickness of thought brought about by wearing it tends to harm one's judgement, however.
Stats:
+4 Armor Class
+2 Charisma
-4 Wisdom
Resist Lightning 20/-
5/day Call Lightning
1/day Chain Lightning
Runic
Only Usable by: Sorceror

Tailoring, DC 55
3X Bolt of Silk
10X Copper Ingot
Rogue Stone
Mithril Dust
5X Chain Lightning (scroll)

Arch-Priest's Duty
The role of the leader of a church is not to fight the church's battles; it is to inspire others to do so in their name. These robes signify that responsibility.
Stats:
+3 Wisdom
-2 Strength
+4 Armor Class
3/day Good Hope
1/day Prayer
1/day Mass Heal
Runic
Only Usable by: Cleric

Tailoring, DC 58
3X Bolt of Silk
1X Adamantine Ingot
1X Mithril Dust
1X Beljuril
1X Mass Heal (Scroll)
Special: Requires Cleric (21) crafter

[The1Kobra]

Jester's Jubilant Attire:

Description:
It is rumored that the first of these outfits were designed by a highly eccentric travelling bard. The bard wandered the land, telling many tales, entertaining in both taverns and king's courts, all the while known to be fashionable and charming, with many admirers. During his wandering performances, he would sometimes keep an eye out for the most unlikely of persons to become his students. After one of his students completed their training, they would be left with one of these outfits, and be on their way to continue bardic traditions abroad.

The rumors surrounding the bard and their students are myriad, probably much to the joy of any bards who trade freely in such tall tales. Nevertheless, the stylish design is sure to make any wandering wearer draw the eyes of a large audience of admirers, probably much to the chagrin of any significant others they might have.

+3 AC
+4 Perform
+4 Tumble
+2 CHA
+1 DEX
Bonus spellslot: Bard 4
Bonus spellslot: Bard 7
Damage Immunity 5% Sonic
Use restriction: Bard
Use restriciton: Non-lawful

Materials:
10 Spider Silk
1 Cloth (Large)
2 Star Sapphire
2 Ruby Dust
2 Emerald Dust

[The1Kobra]

Magehound Garb

Designed by the Magehounds of Halruua, this garb is designed strictly for the purposes of spell combat, to aid a mage in battle against another spellcaster they might be fighting against. The enchantments woven into them are complex and myriad. Due to the expense of making these, only a few were made, but eventually the design found itself being copied abroad, much to the displeasure of the Magehounds.

Stats:
+1 Universal saves
+1 Intelligence
+4 Concentration
+4 Discipline
Spell Resistance: 26
Damage Immunity 5% Magical
Cast Spell 1/day: Haste
Cast Spell 1/day: Improved Invisibility
Cast Spell 1/day: Lesser Spell Mantle
Runic
Use Restriction: Wizard

Components:
10 Spider Silk
1 Large Cloth
3 Alchemical Catalysts (Greater)
1 Rogue Stone
1 Dragon Oil

[The GrumpyCat]

With Mythic's permission I'm kinda basing my idea off the stats of theirs, as I suck at stats, but adding a bit of a descriptive twist to it.

Robe of the Tomb Crawler (name pending)

25% Fire Vulnerability
50% Negative Immunity
+2 Int
-2 Charisma
+3 Fort Save
10/+2 Damage Reduction

Trog Stench Aura? (maybe) 1/Day

Styled after Mummy Wrappings / The Summons, Giving an option for caster Palemasters to not wear heavy gear exclusively, whilst making the Sorc/PM/BG not be able to use them

Corpse Walker's Shroud.

25% Fire Vulnerability
25% Fire Vulnerability
50% Negative Immunity
+2 Int
-2 Charisma
+3 Fort Save
10/+2 Damage Reduction

Creeping Doom 1/Day

- Usable only by Pale Master
- Evil only?)

Ingredients:
2 Medium Cloth
1 Skull
10 Knucklebones
3 Ruby

'To create this unholy artefact, a shroud of pure white cloth must be wrapped around a recently deceased corpse of a criminal and then burried in unhallowed ground. The corpse must then be left for at least seven turns of the moon before being exhumed (ideally longer) ane the cloth removed. Then three rubies, dipped in blood must be sewn into the garb, to create the 'Corpse Walkers Shroud.' A garb that gives it's wearer unholy protection, as well as insites of truths beyond the grave. It maintains the disgusting stench of death, however and occasioanly, if shaken out, will disgorge a cloud of maggots, flies and cadavar eating beatles that live and writhe in their constantly, but are willing to do the bidding of their wearer.'

[The1Kobra]

Concordant Robes

Description:
There aren't many peoples with a dedicated tradition of innate magic. There are some however, like the creator of these robes. A small sect of people that followed the way of Io, the Concordant Dragon, designed this ritual attire for their arch-sorcerers. These innate magicians attempted to find balance within themselves and the world around them, and to try to understand the whole of the world around them, their powers, and their place within the great creation.

The curious attire still has this philosophy inlaid within the threads, and while it allows most sorcerers to help focus themselves and find their balance in a turbulent world, it has a side effect of not granting their powers if their bearer dedicates themselves to great extremes.

Stats:
+2 CHA
+2 Universal Saves
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 6
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 7
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 8
+4 Concentration
Use Restriction: Class Required: Sorcerer
Use Restriction: Class Prohibited: Paladin
Use Restriction: Class Prohibited: Blackguard

Materials needed:
10 Silk
1 Cloth (Large)
1 Rogue Stone
8 Blood of a magic creature
1 Mithril Dust

[Babylon System is the Vampire]

Concordant Robes

Description:
There aren't many peoples with a dedicated tradition of innate magic. There are some however, like the creator of these robes. A small sect of people that followed the way of Io, the Concordant Dragon, designed this ritual attire for their arch-sorcerers. These innate magicians attempted to find balance within themselves and the world around them, and to try to understand the whole of the world around them, their powers, and their place within the great creation.

The curious attire still has this philosophy inlaid within the threads, and while it allows most sorcerers to help focus themselves and find their balance in a turbulent world, it has a side effect of not granting their powers if their bearer dedicates themselves to great extremes.

Stats:
+2 CHA
+2 Universal Saves
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 6
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 7
Bonus Spellslot Sorcerer 8
+4 Concentration
Use Restriction: Class Required: Sorcerer
Use Restriction: Class Prohibited: Paladin
Use Restriction: Class Prohibited: Blackguard

Materials needed:
10 Silk
1 Cloth (Large)
1 Rogue Stone
8 Blood of a magic creature
1 Mithril Dust

The idea behind this is sweet, but it needs more to give up the +15/16 saves that don't count towards the cap tbh.

[Mythic]

Not Neccesarily a "casting Class" But one which links directly to two!


Dragons Mantle

Cloth :ac 0
Bonus AC : 4
Strength +1
Charisma +1
Discipline +2

1/day - That "Dragon Jump" Knockdown ability that most dragons use on the server.
OR
3/Day Dragon's Breath

Dragon Disciple Only - UMD 90


Jester's Outfit

Bard Only
+2 Charisma
-5 Hide / Move Silently
+2 Dexterity
+3 Fortitude
Perform + 10

Often Found in the Courts of kings or the Aristocracy
The Not-Quite so Humble Jester's outfit comes in Garish colours, Complete with quite literal bells and whistles
Often bringing both Joy and Laughter, Alongside the Occasional Nightmares, The suit is finely made and gives one a hardier stomach for their performance.

However the Clattering Bells make stealth increasingly difficult, and the Bright colouration causes one to be more easily spotted

[Reallylongunneededplayername]

Just wondering why the "palemaster/Necro robes" all against Sorcerer/bards?

That said:

Student outfit:

+1 int
+3 concentration

*special : Creates paper

Ingredients:
4 blank books
two large cloth.

I think that we should make them fun, Not further empower the magic classes tbh.

[Grench02]

An aspect of Clerics that is undervalued is the ability to Turn. Unfortunately, stock NWN doesn't treat this very well. It scales poorly. A fighter can have equipment that can raise their effective character level by 10 or more. Spell casters can have equipment that raises their spell slots. "At level" a Cleric would never have much chance to turn the level +50% creatures that the party would likely be encountering. But what of the devout who will wear something without standard bonuses to Wisdom in favor of being able to call upon their deity and inner strength to turn or destroy the unholy?

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https://nwn.fandom.com/wiki/Turn_undead

To wear any of these the cleric is giving up wearing robes that add spell slots or Wisdom or Charisma or AC. These could add a new dimension to alternative cleric builds.

Robe of the Devoted
Effective Cleric Turn Level +5
Cleric/Paladin Restricted
Minimum Level 7
UMD check 15
2 large cloth
1 ingot silver
10 belladonna
10 scrolls of lesser restoration
6 malachite dust
DC 20 / CP 50

Robe of the Pious
Effective Cleric Turn Level +10
Cleric/Paladin Restricted
Minimum Level 14
UMD check 30
1 bolt silk
1 ingot gold
20 belladonna
10 scrolls of restoration
6 garnet dust
DC 30 / CP 100

Robe of the Righteous
Effective Cleric Turn Level +15
Cleric/Paladin Restricted
Minimum Level 21
UMD check 45
1 bolt silk
1 ingot mithril
20 belladonna
10 scrolls of greater restoration
6 ruby dust
DC 40 / CP 200

Robe of the Saintly
Effective Cleric Turn Level +20
Cleric/Paladin Restricted
Minimum Level 28
UMD check 60
1 bolt silk
1 ingot adamantine
20 belladonna
10 scrolls of greater restoration
6 diamond dust
DC 50 / CP 400

[The1Kobra]

Robes of the Blessed Inquisitor

Description:
These bulky robes were originally created by a travelling order of exorcists. Not particularly suited for direct combat, these robes contain many internal pockets and pouches to be filled with holy herbs, water, and all manner of boons and banes, and are adorned with many holy symbols that span multiple faiths. All of these were originally geared towards banishing the influence of demons and ghosts that happened to possess people or places, though are just as suitable for any kind of foe a holy (or unholy) man might face in a spiritual clash.
The robe's design eventually circulated to other perspective exorcists, and holy men of other faiths. Given the design the robes are easily adapted to many different faiths.

Stats:
Use Restriction: Cleric
Bonus Feat: Planar Turning
CHA: +2
WIS: +1
Concentration: +4
Lore: +4
Spellcraft: +4
Bonus Spell Slot: Cleric 6
Bonus Spell Slot: Cleric 7


Ingredients:
3 Large Cloth
10 Holy Water
2 King's Tear
1 Greater Holy Symbol
1 Divine Diadem

[Test Drive]

Item Name: Blood Mage's Robes

Description:
These robes originally worn by cultists within the Chultan regions, tales speak of humans whom used pain to source their dark magics. These robes became popular with mages among darker circles upon seeing the power granted by their users. Donning this mantle, one will feel an immediate drain upon their health. A slow sting, persisting through every moment one stays within. Yet, this small sting makes its wearer feel stronger, shielded from light wounds.



Armor Bonus: +4 (AC Armor Modifier)
Enhancement Bonus: Constitution -2
Enhancement Bonus: Intelligence +4
Bonus skill: Concentration +5
DR: 5/+4
Only Usable By: Wizard
Only Usable By: Evil
Increased UMD Requirement (30)
Level Requirement: (16)

Wizard Tailor, DC: 40
1 Mithril Dust
2 Bolt of Silk
1 Bolt of Cotton
1 Ingot Adamantine
1 Ingot Gold
3 Vampiric Touch Scrolls



Item Name: Diva's Dress

Description: To be the center of attention, to be the life of the party, something sorcerers do best. Between their looks, natural suave and inherited firepower, sometimes things get out of hand. These robes certainly will help with things. Users will say they felt as if they were able to party harder, feel more powerful, and no longer thought much on the morality of things, or whether they should or shouldn't perform a one man fireworks show.


Armor Bonus: +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +4
Enhancement Bonus: Wisdom -2
Bonus skill: Concentration +5
Use: Spell Mantle (17) 1 Use/day
Only Usable By: Sorcerer
Increased UMD Requirement (30)
Level Requirement: (16)

Sorcerer Tailor, DC: 40
1 Mithril Dust
2 Bolt of Silk
1 Bolt of Cotton
1 Ingot Adamantine
1 Ingot Gold
1 Spell Mantle Scroll






Mid Teir (These are both just Hierophant's Mantle Conversions)

Wizard's Shiny Robes
Bonus Spell Slot: Wizard Level 6
Bonus Spell Slot: Wizard 7
Enhancement Bonus: Intelligence +1
Improved Saving Throw: Universal +1
Bonus Skill: Concentration +2
Only Usable By: Wizard
Level Requirement (13)

1 Cloth (Large)
1 Alchemistic Catalyst (Greater)
1 Ingot of Silver
5 Spider Silk
5 Scrolls of Fox's Cunning



Sorcerer's Gilded Robes
Bonus Spell Slot: Sorcerer Level 6
Bonus Spell Slot: Sorcerer 7
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +1
Improved Saving Throw: Universal +1
Bonus Skill: Concentration +2
Only Usable By: Sorcerer
Level Requirement (13)

1 Cloth (Large)
1 Alchemistic Catalyst (Normal) (Whatever the teir 2 one is...)
1 Ingot of Gold
5 Spider Silk
5 Potions of Eagle's Splendor







Low Tier

Innatist's Robes
(This is just to add a sorc equivilent of the initiate's vest)
Bonus Spell Slot: Sorcerer Level 3
Bonus Spell Slot: Sorcerer Level 4
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +1
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +3

1 Cloth (Large)
4 Spider Silk
1 Alchemistic Catalyst (Lesser)


Any comments would be lovely, this is the first time I've made anything like this apart from a few cheesy 5e items for my homebrew.

[Mythic]

Having been playing a Trueflame recently, I realize that no robe is very good for one. Nor Thematically ,So here goes.


Conduit of Elements

With the ever increasing height of his arcane prowess, The Sorcerer Tal-Khurzaad created these robes to give him a better sense of "safety" as he released spell after spell at his enemies. Woven with crushed Dragon-scales and enchanted against the elements. Tal-Khurzaad unfortunately met his end not from his own magic overwhelming him, But from his bodyguard who was tired of being hit by one to many fireballs.

Robe : AC 0

+2 Charisma
Concentration : +5
Discipline : -3
Spot : -3
DR : 5/+3

Sorcerer (Trueflame if possible) Restricted - no UMD

Unique Power (Inspired by the Variable Whip)
On Use Cycles between Four Elements Providing a Ward for each.

Fire : 50% Fire IMMUNITY - 10/- Fire Damage Reduction
Cold : 50% Cold IMMUNITY - 10/- Cold Damage Reduction
Lightning : 50% Lightning IMMUNITY - 10/- Lightning Reduction
Sonic : 50% Sonic Immunity - 10/- Sonic Reduction


Suggested Crafting requirements
x4 Dragon Hide
x1 Greater Alchemical Catalyst
x1 Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Topaz
x1 Scroll of Elemental Buffer
x10 Dragon blood

[Vespidae]

Battlemage + Battle Sorceror(?) Robes

+3 Concentration
+3 Spellcraft
+2 AC
+1 INT/CHA
Bonus spell slot, wizard/sorc lvl 3

1 bolt of silk
5 dragons blood
2 emeralds
1 ankheg shell

Tailoring dc 30
285 CP


War Wizard / Warmage Robes

+6 Concentration
+6 Spellcraft
+4 AC
+2 INT/CHA
Bonus spell slot, wizard/sorc 5

1 bolt of silk
5 dragons blood
10 fox's cunning/eagle's splendour
1 Greater alchemical catalyst
1 beljuril
2 ankheg shell

tailoring dc 50
450 CO


Diviner's Robes

+5 spot
+5 search
+5 listen
+5 lore
+2 INT
+2 WIS

2 beholder eyes
1 bolt of silk
5 blood of magic animal
2 legend lore
1 standard alchemical catalyst

tailoring DC 35
340 CP