Elemental Ward

Ring/Mastery: Earth 1 (Wards)

Range: Touch

Area of Effect: One target

Duration: 1 hour

Raises: Duration (+1/2 hour), Targets (+1 per two Raises)

This spell uses the power of Earth to enhance resistance to hostile magic. The spirits of Earth armor the target’s body and soul, rejecting other kami when they try to affect the target. When the shugenja casts this spell, he chooses one Element (which cannot be Void or Maho). Spells of that element suffer a TN penalty equal to the caster’s School Rank x 5 when they are cast on anyone under the protection of this spell. (Unfortunately, this includes “friendly” magic such as healing.)