Level: 3
Range: 0
Duration: 1 turn/level
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 3 segments
Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: The mage

This spell is an improved version
of the 1st level shield spell. The improved shield will
protect the caster against attacks from all sides, including
the rear and above, provided the mage is aware of the
attack. A surprise attack will completely dispel the protection
of the improved shield. The protection afforded by the
spell is -2 against all attacks, so the improved shield acts
as AC 0 against hand-hurled missiles,
AC 1 against device propelled missiles,
and a -2 bonus on the mage’s armor class against all other attack forms.