Sanctuary     

 

Creates a defensive aura around the Bard, making it more difficult to be struck and cast upon.

Instrument: MANDOLIN

 

Modification-Point Cost (M.P.C.) : 30

Prerequisites --------------------------- : Bard
Ability-points to invoke:

None. This is considered as a spell.
Area of Effect:

Bard.
Avoidance-Roll:

None.
Casting Time:

1 turn (5 seconds).
Damage:

None.
Duration:

1-D4 +1 turns (+1 turn per 7 levels advanced).
Effect Time:

Instant.

Explanation:

 

Creates a defensive aura around the Bard, making it more difficult to be struck and cast upon as follows:

 

Avoidance Rolls: +1 (+1 per 5 levels advanced).

 

Damage-Reduction: 50% damage-reduction to wounds received in battle.

 

Evasion: 2 in 6 chance to evade a strike.

 

Temperance: Any and all armoring the Bard is wearing will gain a 2nd chance roll to turn attacks.

 
Hand Movement:

Two.

 

Note: Once in effect, the Bard does not need to continue playing the Mandolin for the "Duration" (he or she can use other abilities).
Healing:

None.
Immunities:

None.
Maximum Adjustment:

None.
Notes:

None.
Range:

Bard.
Resting Time:

None.
Special:

None.
Song Preparation:

Play a mandolin.
Spell-points to cast:

15
Susceptibilities:

None.
Value:

5 Electrum.