Couatl Herald's Guard

Armor - uncommon - requires attunement

This magic shield is made from yew and covered in durable couatl feathers. When a creature you can see within 10 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to magically take that damage instead of the creature taking it. When you do so, the damage type changes to force. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until you finish a short or long rest.

Flight of the Couatls. While you’re attuned to 3 items with this property, you gain a flying speed of 30 feet. If you already have a flying speed, your flying speed increases by 30 feet instead.

Those who fought, fought bravely. They gave everything they had, but in the end, their broken bodies weren't enough to defend the city's walls. They died protecting those they loved, those they barely knew, and those that needed defending.