Does the shield spell require a shield?

frogswallow · 10-11-2018, 01:30 PM

Hello all.

I'm looking for a ruling on the Shield spell, since my GM and I have interpreted this differently. I was on here once about it, but I can't find the thread. At the time he agreed with the evidence I had gathered to support my interpretation. Now he has changed his mind, leaving me rather exasperated.

His interpretation is that the Shield spell requires an actual shield to be cast. I maintain that you can cast it and get the defensive bonus from the spell, you just can't take the Block defense.

A direct answer would be appreciated so we can put this to bed.

M167
Shield
Regular
Conjures an invisible shield of magical force that moves to protect the subject from frontal attacks. The Defense Bonus granted by this spell is cumulative with that from an actual shield, but this spell does not allow a subject without a shield to block. Defense Bonus granted by Shield is not cumulative with any granted by Block (p. 166).
Duration: 1 minute.
Cost: Twice the Defense Bonus given
to the subject, to a maximum DB of 4
(cost 8). Half that to maintain.
Prerequisite: Magery 2.

Thank you kindly.

10-11-2018, 01:30 PM	#1
frogswallow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver CO area	Does the shield spell require a shield? Hello all. I'm looking for a ruling on the Shield spell, since my GM and I have interpreted this differently. I was on here once about it, but I can't find the thread. At the time he agreed with the evidence I had gathered to support my interpretation. Now he has changed his mind, leaving me rather exasperated. His interpretation is that the Shield spell requires an actual shield to be cast. I maintain that you can cast it and get the defensive bonus from the spell, you just can't take the Block defense. A direct answer would be appreciated so we can put this to bed. M167 Shield Regular Conjures an invisible shield of magical force that moves to protect the subject from frontal attacks. The Defense Bonus granted by this spell is cumulative with that from an actual shield, but this spell does not allow a subject without a shield to block. Defense Bonus granted by Shield is not cumulative with any granted by Block (p. 166). Duration: 1 minute. Cost: Twice the Defense Bonus given to the subject, to a maximum DB of 4 (cost 8). Half that to maintain. Prerequisite: Magery 2. Thank you kindly. __________________ Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. ~Albert Einstein