Brass Heart Shield

A Tremere vivisectionist created this device in the 1400s. This

brass plate, when inserted over the heart of a vampire, deflects all

non-magical stakes. The Tremere was murdered by a number of

Sabbat who literally ripped him apart. They discovered that the

plate could be placed under the skin with a small vertical incision.

The plate then sinks through the flesh and rests above the heart.

Once inserted within a given vampire, the plate is only removable

upon the death of the vampire wearing it.