Crest

="Master Crest"=

Nickname accepted by Cristian Restis, a Knight who specializes in shield bashing. It is not an official title, but was given due to the crescent moon crest on his breastplate. Often shortened simply to Crest. Hails from the villiage of Mistmarsh in Breland and is a veteran of the Last War's final years where he was stationed (as luck would have it) close to the Cyran border.

Saved the life of Baron Curzon ir'Dorn in Wroat (from a rampagaing Warforged Charger under psionic control by a mad Kalashtar employed by House Orien), and again on board the airship Golden Dragon (when, during an attack by terrorists from the Swords of Liberty and House Tarkanan, a Changeling tried to assassinate the Baron).

After that, Crest stayed at the Baron's home in Sharn; invited to travel with the Baron to Wroat for the funeral of King Boranel of Breland. Since then he has traveled to Sterngate and back to Sharn, and has fought many battles. Incidentally, his 30th birthday--Olarune 20--came and passed during the recent Sterngate incursion although, with not entirely joyous circumstances about, he did not mention it.

Recommended by the Baron for inclusion in the Roll of Honour, to be read on Eyre 1, 998 YK. This will promote Crest to the rank of Officer of the Brelish Crown, and henceforth he would be known formally as "Sir Crest." He left the party at Mistmarsh on Therendor 20 and is currently traveling back to Wroat to attend the ceremony with Prince Bortan and Princess Audrina (who the party happened upon and subsequently rescued in an airship battle just outside of the village).

After the death of Boronel, Crest has decided to stay out of the debate of leadership in Breland--he actually cares little for who gets to rule. Instead, he chooses to fight only for the sake of Breland and the memory of the late king, swearing no particular fealty to Regent Kor, and will continue to do so until a proper heir/leader has succeeded the throne or risen to power (though he does prefer the monarchy to a democracy as tradition).

Shield of the Sovereigns
Crest wields a unique shield. Found among the loot collected by the corrupt firm NZZN, this large steel shield is made entirely of hundreds of stained glass panes forming a mosaic image of the Octogram (symbol of the Soverign Host), with the appearance of rays emanating from it. Once formed, the shield was hardened using a little-known artificing process called "glassteel" and then enchanted. Its ful history is not known; Arthur Zimmall claimed to have found it during his time as an adventurer, and it was on display in NZZN's Sharn tower offices for more than a century.

In addition to its armor class enhancement, the Shield's relic power grants greater abilities to warriors of the faith, depending on their role. Clerics and Paladins find they can channel positive energy with greater flair, Crusaders are able to use their Devoted Spirit disciplines at a higher level, and Knights can issue Challenges with more impact. This power is invoked whenever the shield is held aloft in a way that sunlight can shine through the glassteel panes (a daylight spell or daylight pellet will suffice). Further, once the shield bearer gains a certain level of leadership skill, the shield also grants an additional battlefield command aura, affecting allies within 30 feet, allowing the bearer to use two auras at once in battle. The Shield-granted aura must be one the bearer can take based on commander level, race and alignment.