Atlantean Trilogy Archive
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Word of Guard

Spell, High Magic, level 3

Shields the caster from all magical control and influence.

From the book

For 1 minute for each level of ability, the caster is shielded against every form of magical control and influence, for example Charm, Hypnosis or Spellbind. No such magic can take hold while the protection lasts. There is no save.

At a glance

Duration
1 minute per level of ability
Save
None
Spell type
Variable, as stated
Restricted to
Wizards and cabalists only

A scene

The Naga priestess was beautiful and soft-spoken, and her hood swayed gently as she welcomed the envoy into her court in the depths of the Yallock. The wizard Talos, who had come as the envoy's protector, had already spoken the word of guard under his breath. When the priestess looked deep into his eyes and whispered, he felt the magic slide off his mind like rain off a roof. He smiled back politely. The envoy beside him, unguarded, had already begun to nod along with everything she said. Talos began to count the minutes.

Written for this archive, not from the book

Find it in the spellbook of High Magic