Shield Charm

Shield Charm

"Protego" (pro-TAY-goh)

Protection

A moderately difficult charm that deflects spells and physical attacks. More powerful castings can cause attacking spells to rebound, sometimes back at the attacker. Cast with a parrying motion of the wand.

Skill/Roll: Charms 6 / +roll Charms-2	Casting Time: One round
Training: 6th Year Defense Against the Dark Arts class / 5th Year Duelling Club (10 Cookies)	Duration: Instantaneous

If the caster is victorious on the Opposed Roll, apply the following additional effects:

• Success: Physical attacks bounce away harmlessly, while spells are dissipated on the shield.
• Good Success: The attack is deflected, sending projectiles and spells hurtling away in a random direction. An opponent within arm's reach is thrown backward, and must roll Body + Reaction to land on his or her feet.
• Great Success: The attack is rebounded, sending projectiles and spells bouncing back at the attacker. The attacker must make a Mind + Reaction roll to avoid being struck by their own spell. An opponent within arm's reach is thrown backward, and must roll Body + Reaction -2 to land on his or her feet.
• Amazing Success: The attack is violently rebuffed, sending projectiles and spells bouncing back at the attacker. The attacker must make a Mind + Reaction -2 roll to avoid being struck by their own spell. An opponent within arm's reach is knocked to the ground.