Force Deflector

"Corners, square, fold! Dividing lines, to the path of most resistance! Expand! Force Deflector!"

— a casting of a Force Deflector spell

Force Deflector uses a thin veil of Force to prevent harm to the Caster from material, physical damage. While active, this spell also provides minor protection to the Caster's AR.

Effect

This spell creates a small, semi-solid veil of tangible Force. This veil appears as one of 3 geometric symbols, chosen as the spell is cast. It's condition also appears on the "Positive" condition Spell-Stack.

Circular
A Circular (oval, optional) field of force prevents 3 HP damage from a single source. Spell ends and Force Deflector can't be cast again until the end of the encounter.

Triangular
A triangular (inverted, optional) field of force prevents 2 HP damage from a single source. Prevents 4 HP damage total before the spell ends.

Square
A square (horizontal, vertical, diamond) field of force prevents 1 HP damage from a single source. Prevents 5 HP damage total before the spell ends.

A Force Deflector spell lasts for 5 rounds + 1 per Spirit Modifier, or until it has prevented its contingent amount of damage. It can't be ended at will as other spells, but it can be removed by other Positive conditions (see Spell Stacks).

Side/Secondary Effects

In addition to the primary effect, any Force Deflector shape grants +1 Armor Rating.

While the Circle effect can be cast immediately (as 1 Free Action), each effect is cast using 1 Action.

Besides Circle, when Triangle or Square are broken, anyone within the Caster's reach is pushed back 5ft. They're not damaged by being knocked into walls, people, or objects nor are they made prone by this spell's effect.

Manifestation

"The Caster drew a square-diamond in the air between himself and his pupils. One by one, the four pupils struck the field of force. Each corner of the vertical square became an orange spot of light, as splinters and cracks appeared in its shape. As the 4 corners burst into life, the shield broke, the Caster unscathed. The Caster applauded approvingly.

— a Caster, demonstrating a Force Deflect spell

Source

Source (Force)

Gestures & Ritual

Draws the shape in air then presses center of force shape. Formulates.

Related School

Metamancy

Related Element

FORCE

Effect Duration

5 Rounds + 1 Round per PSY MOD

Effect Casting Time

1 Action (Special)

Range

Personal

Level

0-Cantrip

Applied Restriction

Caster can't have multiple Force Deflector effects active at the same time. Casting the Circle shape of this spell prevents the Caster from using it again during the same encounter.