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A '''magical shield''' temporarily protects its user from most forms of attack. | A '''magical shield''' temporarily protects its user from most forms of attack. | ||
Magical shields can be generated by the [[shield tattoo]] or by certain [[abilities]], like [[Spirituality]] '''Aura'''. It can be used in conjuction with, and provides more protection than an [[aura of weapons rebounding]], but less than a [[prismatic barrier]]. | Magical shields can be generated by the [[shield tattoo]] or by certain [[abilities]], like [[Spirituality]] '''Aura''' and [[Artificing]] '''Barrier'''. It can be used in conjuction with, and provides more protection than an [[aura of weapons rebounding]], but less than a [[prismatic barrier]]. | ||
The nearly invisible shield dissolves when its bearer moves or performs an aggressive act. It should be noted that the shield is not an absolute defence when up - certain attacks can penetrate or strip the defence, and the [[hammer tattoo]] will shatter it entirely. Many [[adventurers]] and most higher level [[denizens]] have both shield and hammer tattoos. Non-[[sentient]] animals, as a rule, do not have either. | The nearly invisible shield dissolves when its bearer moves or performs an aggressive act. It should be noted that the shield is not an absolute defence when up - certain attacks can penetrate or strip the defence, and the [[hammer tattoo]] will shatter it entirely. Many [[adventurers]] and most higher level [[denizens]] have both shield and hammer tattoos. Non-[[sentient]] animals, as a rule, do not have either. | ||
[[Category: Abilities]] | [[Category: Abilities]] | ||