Feat: Bequeathment [General]

A character with this Feat receives a special item from a relative or other benefactor.

Benefit: The recipient of a Bequeathment receives an item commensurate with their class and level of ability as determined by the DM (e.g., a for a 1st level character a suit of masterwork splint mail, a normal suit of plate mail, a +1 Shield, a device that allows a 1st-level spell to be used once per day).

Special: At the DM's option, the bequeathed item can be improved as the character advances in level. For example, its attack or defense bonuses might be keyed to its owner's level, or it might gain expanded spell-like abilities. Alternately, a character might be allowed to periodically swap out the bequeathed item (e.g., for a more powerful weapon from the family arsenal at every third level).