Shield of Otters

While holding this shield, you can speak its command word to summon a pair of otters (use giant weasel statistics). For up to 12 hours, these aquatic mammals will scout aquatic and riparian terrain, warn you of enemies, and keep watch while you sleep. They do not engage in combat on your behalf and flee if attacked or threatened. After the duration, the shield cannot summon another otter pair until after you have left fish, shellfish, or similar food on the shield during a short rest. In addition, while holding the shield, you gain the ability to speak with otters and other aquatic mammals, such seals.

A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.