Dedicated to the one and only Nightingale (aka Raven), who was an awesome friend.
"What makes good armor great is not just the design itself, but also the story that goes along with it."
Midnight Raven Armor (for rogues and rangers)
For a full resolution color version, visit
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For a full resolution raw sketch, visit
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"Strong as steel, light as leather"
Forged from legendary mithril alloys, Midnight Raven armor is unbelievably strong yet mobile, designed specifically for the deadliest of assassins. With the durability of metal and the flexibility of leather, it grants excellent stealth, agility, and poison damage. Having only heard of the armor's stunning abilities in epic tales of the Raven Assassins, you finally set eyes on the armor for the first time.
Color Version
Note: I did not draw the background image; I took it from a Skyrim wallpaper (
http://wallpaperpanda.com/wallpapers/Gi ... o4ydi4.jpg).
Raw Sketch
I sketched a male rogue wearing full midnight raven armor. The rogue is holding two daggers, one behind his back and one in front.
Boots are not shown, but would appear visually similar to rogue dragonlord boots. This design features:
- A simple, classic assassin's hood with face mask (no dragonlord crown)
- A simple, classic assassin's cloak/cape (attached to chest armor)
- The sigil of the Raven Assassins (two crossed talons)
- An interlocking armor pattern on chest
- A flat belt buckle that doesn't stick out (no dragon head)
Story
The Raven Assassins are the silent protectors of the The End Realm, striking in force when the nights are darkest and coldest, and the cold monsters are gathering strength. Unlike most rogues, they infallibly follow a moral code of honor. For centuries, these assassins have maintained control of the area, killing the cold monsters before they reached the major towns and the valuable mithril mines. These heat-resistant cold monsters deal enormous amounts of damage and have the ability to freeze its victims in ice. Unfortunately, the cold monsters have recently overpowered the Raven Assassins, slaughtering many and occupying the mithril mines. The few Raven Assassins that survived the raid either escaped to safety or hid in the deep tunnels of the mines.
You stop at the final frontier in The End Realm—The Raven's Keep. This "last resort" base has few defenses, and lacks both equipment and fighters. The leader of the Raven Assassins asks for your to help infiltrate the mithril mines to find survivors and retrieve much-needed mithril for armor and weapons. You agree to help him, and salvage some mithril and wounded Raven Assassins. To show his gratitude, the leader offers to craft legendary Midnight Raven armor and weapons for you—free of cost—using the mithril ore and enchanted ice crystals (gained by slaying cold bosses) that you bring him.
Midnight Raven armor is made from extremely lightweight enchanted mithril alloys that grant moderate armor with the mobility of leather. Those who wear this armor have increased agility (dodging and parrying physical attacks with ease) and swiftness (faster attack and run speed). Midnight Raven armor pieces also grant poison damage, allowing for powerful attacks against the cold monsters. It has excellent resistance against cold damage, but is has low magic resistance.
Set Bonus
Wearing a full set of Midnight Raven armor grants:
Raven Aura
This set bonus for wearing Midnight Raven armor confers: Health +500, Energy +500, Chaos Resistance +800, Poison Damage +75 and grants 'Cloak of the Raven' effect.
Cloak of the Raven
You blend in with the shadows of the night. Camouflage +25%.
Armor Stats
The full description for each armor piece:
This armor was crafted by the Raven Assassins with pristine mithril alloys. It increases both attack and movement speed by 2%. Stacks with other haste and speed effects.
Midnight Raven Boots*
Increases both attack and movement speed by 2%. Stacks with other haste and speed effects.
NO TRADE
Slot: Feet
Poison Damage: 20
Armor: 47
Weight: 4
Resist Heat: 66
Resist Cold: 99
Resist Magic: 44
Resist Chaos: 120
Defense: 200
Class Required: Rogue
Physical Attack Evasion: +200
*Not shown in drawing
Weapon Stats
Midnight Raven Dagger**
This dagger was crafted by the Raven Assassins with pristine mithril alloys. It is permanently coated with a paralyzing snake venom that can stun enemies for 2 seconds.
One Handed
Infinite Uses
NO TRADE
Important Item
Slot: Main Hand
Piercing Damage: 110
Attack Speed: 1850
Proc Skill: Neurotoxin
Proc Chance: 5%
Weight: 7
Attack: 350
Class Required: Rogue
Midnight Raven Rondel**
This rondel was crafted by the Raven Assassins with pristine mithril alloys. It grants a skill that boosts attack by 1000 for 10 seconds.
Infinite Uses
NO TRADE
Important Item
Slot: Offhand
Piercing Damage: 35
Poison Damage: 75
Gives Skill: Eye of the Raven
Weight: 7
Resist Chaos: 200
Class Required: Rogue
**Not fully shown in drawing
Swift Nightingale Armor (for mages and druids)
For a full resolution sketch, visit
http://imgur.com/v7JzKMu
"Cloth of shadows"
Woven from shimmering mithril fabrics, Swift Nightingale armor seems to draw its power from the night itself, allowing for better and faster spell casting. It grants excellent stealth, dodging capabilities, and spell damage. Having only heard of the armor's prowess in whispered rumors of the Nightingale Sisters, you finally set eyes on the armor for the first time.
Concept Art
I sketched an outline for Swift Nightingale armor and modeled it on a female druid. The druid is flying while shooting a bolt of lightning down on an enemy.
Due to the time constraint, I did not shade in the sketch or show the full armor set. This partial design features:
- An elegant mask with flowers
- Wings attached to the dress
Story
Parallel story to the Raven Assassins. Simply replace "Raven Assassin" with "Nightingale Sister."
Set Bonus
Wearing a full set of Swift Nightingale armor grants:
Nightingale Aura
This set bonus for wearing Swift Nightingale armor confers: Health +500, Energy +500, Chaos Resistance +800, Focus +150, Nature Magic +300 and grants 'Cloak of the Nightingale' effect.
Cloak of the Nightingale
You blend in with the shadows of the night. Camouflage +25%.
Armor Stats
The full description for each armor piece:
This armor was crafted by the Nightingale Sisters with flawless mithril fabrics. It decreases both cast and recast time by 2% for all skills. Stacks with other reduction effects.
Weapon Stats
Swift Nightingale Totem
This totem was fashioned by the Nightingale Sisters using powerful enchantments. It can sometimes summon a Nightingale Spirit to bless the caster with zero recast time on all skills for 5 seconds.
One Handed
Infinite Uses
NO TRADE
Important Item
Slot: Main Hand
Crushing Damage: 115
Attack Speed: 3250
Proc Skill: Spirit of the Nightingale
Proc Chance: 5%
Weight: 4
Class Required: Druid
Focus 200
Swift Nightingale Grimoire
This grimoire was fashioned by the Nightingale Sisters using powerful enchantments. It grants a skill that boosts Nature Magic by 1000 for 10 seconds.
Infinite Uses
NO TRADE
Important Item
Slot: Offhand
Gives Skill: Blessing of the Nightingale
Weight: 4
Resist Chaos: 200
Class Required: Druid
Focus 300