'PYRAMID OF FORCE' Syntax: focus 'pyramid of force' Spell type: PROTECTIVE The psionicist projects the image of a pyramid around themselves. The pyramid protects the cast three-fold. Primarily, it works by dramatically reducing all damage taken while inside the pyramid, and secondary by deflecting incoming melee. The pyramid also serves as the psionicist's form of the weapon ward spell, blocking many weapon-based skills. Whenever an attack is repulsed or blocked by the pyramid, the attacker will also earn a stack of FALTER. While the pyramid is in effect, it can be charged by casting psionic spells. Telepathic spells increase the negative charge on the pyramid, while telekinetic abilities instead increase it positively. Once the charge has accumulated fully, and if it is all of the same sign, a special effect takes effect in the next combat round - either offensive (negative charge) or defensive. Note that this effect is "paused" if combat is unavailable. Note: SANCTUARY can be used at the same time as a pyramid, with its slight advantage in damage reduction taking precedence, however note that this does not stack, and it will prevent the pyramid from repelling melee.