Level: 1
Components: V, S
Range: 0
Casting Time: 1 segment
Duration: 5 rounds/level
Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: Special
Explanation/Description: When this spell is cast, an invisible barrier before the front of the magic-user comes into being. This Shield will totally negate magic missile attacks. It provides the equivalent protection of armour class 2 against hand hurled missiles (axes, darts, javelins, spears, etc.), armour class 3 against small device-propelled missiles (arrows, bolts, bullets, manticore spikes, sling stones, etc.), and armour class 4 against all other forms of attack. The Shield also adds +1 to the magic-user's saving throw dice vs. attacks which are basically frontal. Note that all benefits of the spell accrue only to attacks originating from the front facing the magic-user, where the Shield can move to interpose itself properly.
