Shield of the archons was a planar spell used by priests as a means of protection from spells.[1][2]
Effects[]
When cast, a magical shield was created by altruistic energies. The shield spanned a 120° angle, and absorbed incoming spells sent towards the caster. Area-of-effect spells had a lower chance of affecting the shielded creature, and reduced the damage taken, if hit. However, the shield had a chance to break, and that chance was proportional to the power of the spell cast.[1]
The magical shield would dynamically change angular coverage to absorb the most powerful spell, provided several spells were directed at the shielded creature at the same time.[1]
Components[]
The powerful spell only required a verbal component.[1]
History[]
Shield of the archons was created by priests that worked alongside celestial archons of the Seven Heavens. Thus, such a spell was used by good-aligned priests who associated with these archons, but other than that, was very rare.[1]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Video games
External links[]
Shield of the Archons article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Mark Middleton et al. (1999). Priest's Spell Compendium Volume Two. (TSR, Inc), p. 541. ISBN 9780786914210.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.