Soulfront Rune of Protection

Though not much is known about the sacred Soulfront Runes, the Soulfront Rune of Protection is a magical mark that gives the holder multiple boosts in combat capabilities during activation. One such boost is a sharp increase to armor defensive parameters, generating auras around suits or bucklers that are powerful enough to absorb opposing energy when the forces make contact. The secondary use of this soulfront runes grants the user power level amplification of any and all attack spells. Regardless of how it is used, the effects are only temporary per activation, thought to be at most three minutes.

Effect

Temporary Defensive Boost to armor, including energy absorption.
Temporary Offensive Boost in all attack spells.

Side/Secondary Effects

With all Soulfront Runes, each activation of its power will bring the user closer to death. This effect is difficult to measure directly, though the wearer of the rune has a severe reduction in all availible energy to them for a period of time once the primary effects wear off. The duration of the drain increases each and every total time the rune is activated, until the body gives out, killing the holder of the magical mark.

Manifestation

Magical Marks can appear similar in nature to the holographic glyphrings, but activate from the magical tatoos embewed onto the body, and typically have unique, one-of-a-kind designs.

Source

Magical Mark + MP Energy

Discovery

The discovery of the soulfront runes is disguised in the mysteries of the magic paradox, as outlined by Minerva. Only the Polarian Rebels have been seen using such marks. In fact, one of the Polarian's best Archmages is said to posess this ability, Mage Rigel.