'SHIELD' Syntax: cast 'shield' <target> (short syntax: shld) Spell type: PROTECTIVE The shield spell creates a magical force shield around the caster that absorbs a small amount of incoming damage, depleting the shield but also dampening the attacking force. The shield will regenerate slowly while out of combat, and may be recovered more quickly with the mystic tendrils spell. If the shield is shattered by force, it will heal the bearer. Note that due to the way a shield dampens damage, i.e. by the shield absorbing some of the damage, the damage taken appears the same as if there were no shield, however the mitigation does occur. Dealing direct spell damage to a target will replenish shield. Note that the primary use of the shield spell is to increase the duration of an existing elemental shield. Alternatively, it can be used on its own to provide some damage dampening without a corresponding vulnerability. The downside is that this singular shield will not damage an attacker like its elemental counterparts. A special effect will occur when one shatters an elemental shield, but the breaking of all shields triggers a modest healing cantrip. See also: ICE SHIELD, FIRE SHIELD, LIGHTNING SHIELD