Heroic Defense

Spell Type: Defense; Mana Cost: 8+ MP; TN: 15
Test: None; Requirements: Heroic Aura

You surround an ally within 60 feet with bands of protective force that stop all but the most devastating attacks. The subject gains a +5 bonus to Defense and a +2 bonus to Armor Rating for a number of rounds equal to half your Magic score. You can extend this duration at the cost of 4 MP per additional round, paid on the start of your subsequent turns as a free action.

You can cast this spell on yourself. Its effects do not stack with those that adjust your Defense to be based on your Spellpower, such as Arcane Shield and Fade Shield.