Magic Shield

             The first defensive Spell that any Mage learns is Magic Shield.  It is the perfect defence against Magic Blast and other, minor physical spells such as Electric Bolt or even Ignite, and few Mages ever leave their home without casting at least one Magic Shield.
            When cast, Magic Shield will surround the casting Mage in a field of energy that shimmers with every colour of the rainbow.  After a few seconds, these colours will fade from sight and there will be nothing to show that the Mage has been Shielded.  When as spell such as Magic Blast hits the Mage, the Shield will flare into life again, with the colours flashing brightly for a moment or two.  A Shield will protect against only one such attack as it is destroyed by the force of the attacking spell.
            The Mage can cast as many Shield spells upon themselves as they wish and each Shield Spell will last until it is used or until the Mage sleeps.  Magic Shields have no effect against spells that require more than one Spell Point and the Shield provides no protection from physical attacks of any kind.

             Every colour of the spectrum flashed around Timac as his Magic Shield flared into life to absorb the attack from his opponent.
            “Stupid move,” called Timac.  “You know as well as I do that direct confrontation between Mages is forbidden.  I could kill you now if that Blast was the best you can do but I feel generous.  Leave now and I will say nothing of your foolishness.”
            Timac’s foe was unsettled by the failure of his first attack but he was not quite ready to give up the fight yet.
            “Run, you idiot, I am offering you your life!” screamed Timac at the top of his voice.
            This was enough for the enemy Mage.  Mumbling an incantation, the Mage vanished, leaving only a small, swirling air current to show that he had ever been there.
            Sighing with relief, Timac let himself slide to the ground.  He was exhausted, it has been a long day and he had no strength left, not even enough Magical ability to cast another Shield.  He knew that his first, and only, Shield had saved his life, but he also knew that it was his bluff that had kept him alive.
            Completely drained of Magic and shaking with relief, Timac forced himself upright and started the long walk back to the Academy.  Through pure luck he had escaped this time but he vowed he would never leave the safety of his room with only one Shield ever again.

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