Another rough sketch for the gift . How is it ? Arcane Distillation ActionCommit Effort for the day and turn one 10 x 10 x 10 foot cube of material per hero level from one physical substance to an abstract concept representing it a sword might be rendered down to the principle of conflict or violence , while a simple rock could be an elemental essence of earth . The former would take the form of a coruscating ball of bloodred essence , while the latter would look and behave distinctly like a liquid , but possess the archetypal properties of earth . These things are useless on their own , but are indispensable when creating magical items of any kind . Using this on a held weapon renders it useless . Using this on manufactured armor increases the wearer ' s AC by half your level or a quarter of your HD , rounded up minimum 1 . Worthy foes receive a Spirit save when their equipment is targeted . Regardless of what this gift is used on , it creates an area of hazardous terrain the size of the area is dependent upon the size of the object . The primal essence of a sword or a suit of armor might only occupy a single 5 x 5 x 5 foot area , while an ogre ' s club might take up a 10 x 10 x 10 foot area . Those within the area take 1 damage per round per hero level at the beginning of their turn .