V9:Aegis

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Aegis
Simple Summary Aegis: Incant "May this aegis protect against all forms of attack" x3 and choose Shield or Weapon. The caster and their equipment are resistant to any single effect that strikes the chosen type of equipment. (♻10)
Available to Paladin
Type Enchantment
Range Self
Incantation "May this aegis protect against all forms of attack" x3
Effects Enchantment Effect: Choose one at time of cast:
  • Bearer and their carried equipment are resistant to all effects from a single strike that first struck their wielded shield (♻10).
  • Bearer and their carried equipment are resistant to all effects from a single strike that first struck one of their wielded weapons (♻10).
Other Details When declaring this enchantment, the bearer must declare which equipment is affected and whether the resistance is active or not.
Reminder Resistances are optional. The bearer does not need to expend them on the first applicable attack.
V8 Transition Note: This enchantment is not removed once the resistance is expended. The resistance can be restored by resting for the indicated time.



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Trivia
  • Aegis was introduced in Amtgard V9.





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