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Adhesive Membrane

Materials & Essences · Special Materials

Grade Special
Applies to Gloves, boots, wraps, grip pads, shield linings, climbing gear

A tacky membrane drawn from oozes that forms strong seams, gripping surfaces and clinging layers without pitch or glue.

Applicable items: Gloves, boots, wraps, grip pads, shield linings, climbing gear

Traits granted: Adhesive Membrane

Effects: While wearing or using the item, the user gains +1 on checks to Climb, keep a grip, or resist being disarmed.

Scaling profile: Flat: +1 to the listed flat bonus each time the finished item enters a higher item-level band (5, 11, 17).

Crafting requirements: Tools appropriate to the base item, plus a properly stabilized adhesive membrane.

Crafting modifiers: +25% raw material cost; Craft DC +1.

Restrictions: Unsuitable for fine cloth, loose hanging garments and most items that must slide freely or release quickly.

Magic items: The item keeps the Adhesive Membrane trait if it is later made Masterwork or enchanted.