Artifact

This option allows a player to begin to play with a minor magical artifact. The exact nature of the artifact is always determined by the DM, and must fit the story. In many cases, a DM may deny the use of this starting benefit altogether as access to magical equipment of any kind breaks the intended atmosphere for the campaign. In general, one rank in Artifact may grant an item with a single daily use of a Rank 1 power, while two ranks may grant an item with either a single daily use of a Rank 2 power or 3 daily uses of a Rank 1 power.

Magical items that provide armor (e.g. Force Armor, Ice Armor, Wind Armor, etc.) may be purchased with 2 Ranks in Artifact. The applicable Armor Value upon purchase, regardless of which spell is chosen, is 3.