Amulet of Buoyancy (Patreon)

Wondrous item, uncommon

This well-worn necklace is adorned with the bow of a ship and a crashing wave of blue glass. While wearing this amulet, you can use your reaction to immediately stand up when you're knocked prone. When you do, your speed is halved until the end of your next turn. In addition, if you start your turn underwater with 0 hit points, you immediately rise 60 feet toward the surface.

"Alacarde,

Before aught is said, please <"forgi" is struck through> accept this gift. We did not part kindly, but still the sea would be worse for your loss. So <"stay sa" is smudged away> keep your boots level and your eyes above the tides <"until we meet again" is scribbled out>.

Your <"fa" is half-heartedly written, and then crossed out> captain, be you willing,

—Horatio Ironbrace"

Alacarde pictured the old man shaping the trinket with care-worn hands - his words made literal. If he'd had it that day… but that was past, even as tears dampened the page. This was only good for the future.