Watchman’s Wheel

“Not fast. Not quiet. But if ya want to move through hell with yer front still facin’ the fire—this’ll do it.”

The Watchman’s Wheel is a tower shield mounted on a rolling base, originally designed by city watchmen patrolling cursed ruins. Heavy as sin and twice as loud, it lets the wielder advance without turnin’ their back, staying locked in a defensive stance while rollin’ forward. It’s not subtle, but it’s sure as steel.

Mike found it stuck in a sewer grate. Says the corpse still had one hand on the handle—and three goblins flattened underneath it.

Roll steady, roll stubborn. Let the others run.
👉 If yer party needs a frontliner who stays front, grab Watchman’s Wheel from the Armory. Or clank over here with yer questions.

Watchman’s Wheel – Shield Stats

Type: Tower Shield
AC Bonus: +2 (plus an extra +1 while rolling)
Weight: 30 lbs
Properties: Two-handed while rolling
Attunement: No
Special: Rolling Advance

• Steady Roll (1/short rest):
  As a bonus action, you may begin a rolling stance. Until the end of your turn:

  • You may move up to 10 feet in a straight line

  • You do not provoke opportunity attacks during this movement

  • You gain +1 AC and resistance to piercing damage from the front

  This ends if you change direction, stop early, or take the Dash action.

GM Notes:

Perfect for mid-level tanks, especially fighters or paladins holding choke points. Use in urban campaigns, sieges, or anywhere a front-line bruiser needs a breather between magic relics. Pairs well with:

• Stonehearth Grudgeplate

• The Paladin Who Can’t Lie, But Carries a Shield That Does

• The Strongest Character at the Table is the One Who Listens

• About Mike’s Tavern

It don’t move fast. But it moves right.
👉 Want cover on the go? Get yer hands on Watchman’s Wheel. Just mind the stairs.

FAQ

Q: Can I shove while using the rolling stance?
A: Aye, but yer GM might make ya roll Acrobatics to keep momentum.

Q: Does it work on rough terrain?
A: As long as the wheels touch ground. Sand, rubble, and corpses don’t count.

Q: Can it be picked up and thrown?
A: Only if yer name is Boulderfist and ya eat stone for breakfast.