Shield of the archons was a planar spell used by priests as a means of protection from spells.[1][2][3]
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,[1][2] 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.[2] Later iterations of the spell lacked this chance of breakage and additionally absorbed spell-like and supernatural abilities.[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.[2]
Components[]
The powerful spell only required a verbal component.[2][1]
History[]
Shield of the archons was created by priests that worked alongside celestial archons of the Seven Heavens.[2] Thus, such a spell was used by good-aligned priests who associated with these archons,[1][2] but other than that, was very rare.[2]
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 James Wyatt, Darrin Drader, Christopher Perkins (October 2003). Book of Exalted Deeds. (TSR, Inc), p. 107. ISBN 0-7869-3136-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Mark Middleton et al. (1999). Priest's Spell Compendium Volume Two. (TSR, Inc), p. 541. ISBN 9780786914210.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.