Cloak of the Shifting Sands
Wondrous Item (Cloak), rare (requires attunement)
This flowing cloak appears to be woven from the very essence of sand itself, shifting in color from golden to deep browns and grays as it catches the light. When donned, the cloak feels warm and slightly coarse, like the desert sun on a hot day. Tiny grains of sand fall from its hem as you move, creating the illusion of a desert trail behind you.
While wearing this cloak, you gain the following benefits:
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Desert Mirage: As a bonus action, you can create an illusionary duplicate of yourself within 30 feet. The duplicate lasts for 1 minute, or until it takes damage. You can use your bonus action to move the duplicate up to 30 feet to a location you can see. You can also choose to have the duplicate disappear early by using another bonus action. Any attack directed at the duplicate has disadvantage.
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Sands of Time: Once per long rest, you may choose to cast the spell Slow without expending a spell slot or any material components. When you do so, the spell has a 30-foot range and targets a 10-foot radius sphere. You must make a saving throw against your own spell save DC to succeed, as the sand temporarily disrupts your own timing.
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Evaporating Step: You have advantage on Dexterity saving throws made to escape grapples or restrained effects. Additionally, once per short rest, you can use a reaction to turn invisible until the start of your next turn when you are hit by an attack. While invisible in this way, you leave behind a swirling cloud of sand that lasts for 1 minute.
The cloak carries a faint aroma of salt and sun-bleached earth, and when you use its powers, you might hear the distant sounds of wind blowing over dunes. However, its constant movement can make stealth difficult; you have disadvantage on stealth checks made in environments that do not contain sand.
While attuned to the cloak, you may occasionally find small grains of unusual sand in your pockets or left behind where you have been, hinting at a connection to distant deserts or ancient magic.
