Mystic Shield

Mystic Shield
Skill: conjuration/magic 19
Backlash: 16
Difficulty: 11
Effect Value: 25
Bonus Number to: effect
Range: touch
Duration: 25 (one day)
Cast Time: 9 (one minute)
Manipulation: control, duration
To cast this spell, the mage stands with his hands
held out before him, and acts as if an invisible barrier stands before him. He pushes
against the barrier with his hands and discovers that it surrounds him. As he
finishes this action, he mouths the words of the rite, and a cone of magical
force forms around him. The spell's effect value is the Strength of the
shield. Spells directed against the caster with an effect value less than or
equal to the spell's effect value will be absorbed. A spell that is stronger than
the shield will cause it to shatter, and the now vulnerable mage takes full
damage from the spell.