No one knows the origins of this powerful ring, but it has been said you can tell of its nearby presence simply by the chill in the air that follows it around.
These prized gauntlets, which count as Dragonscale for the Matching Set perk, are highly sought-after by conjurers for their ability to absorb and regenerate Magicka, as well as for the protection they offer when summoned entities prove uncooperative.
Said to be created by the Daedric Prince Boethia himself, the Ebony Mail continuously emits poisonous smoke during combat, affecting the wearer's opponents.
These ancient Dragonplate gauntlets are believed to have been gifts from Ysgramor to his most trusted companions, to ensure they had the fortitude to keep up with him in his conquest of Skyrim.
Keep in mind that this ring, rumored to provide total mastery over the elemental force of Shock, will *not* give its wearer protection against said element.
This ring belonged to a renowned fire mage who ended up accidentally burning herself down to a crisp, with nothing left of her but the ring and a few ashes.
Some scholars argue these fabled pieces of jewelry were crafted in the Second Era for the Arch-Mages of Winterhold, to help with their personal protection.