Level: 4
Range: 0"
Duration: 1 round/level of caster
Area of Effect: Aura about caster
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time: 4 segments
Saving Throw: None

When
Illykur's Mantle is called into being, the
caster is surrounded by a faintly luminescent
aura following the contours
(and conforming to the movements) of
the caster's body.

Spells can be cast out
of this field without it having any effect,
but spells impinging upon the mantle
from without are affected as follows:

* the protected caster gains + 3 on saving
throws versus all Enchantment/Charm
spells, + 1 on saving throws versus all
other spells for which there is normally
a saving throw,

* and suffers only half
damage when an electricity-related
spell (e.g. shocking grasp, lightning bolt)
does affect him.

* The mantle flares to a
vivid (not blinding) white glow when
the caster's mind is contacted by the
psionic powers of another being, but
does not protect against any psionic
attacks or effects.

Note that a small familiar or pet
clinging to the spellcaster--there must
be physical contact--can be protected
by the mantle, but no creature the caster
does not wish protected will be
shielded by the mantle, and in no case
will it protect any such creature (familiar
or otherwise) larger than a pseudodragon.

MC: A natural (not cut) crystal of gemstone.
 
 

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