Glory of the martyr

Glory of the martyr was a divine abjuration spell for paladins that granted a protective ward to multiple subjects, transferring some of their wounds to the spellcaster and healing them if the caster should die. Although created by Ilmater, the Crying God, and used by his faithful, the spell spread to paladins of other faiths.

Users
The spell could be cast by paladins—originally only those of Ilmater, but later of other faiths. It could also be cast by champions of Gwynharwyf.

Effect
The glory of the martyr spell functioned like an advanced version of the shield other spell, in that it worked on multiple recipients. Like shield other, it warded the recipients against harm and forged a mystical link between them and the caster, transferring half of their wounds to the caster.

Furthermore, if the caster of glory of the martyr died while it was still active, then the spell ended in a burst of positive energy that healed the linked recipients.

Components
To function, the spell required each subject and the caster to wear a platinum ring, valued at 50 gp or more. These served as a focus.

History
The glory of the martyr spell originated among the faithful of Ilmater, and was created by the Crying God himself. However, it since spread to paladins of other faiths.

A paladin of Ilmater once prayed for glory of the martyr to protect his allies in the midst of a battle with skeleton warriors.