V9: Aegis

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Aegis
Available to	Paladin
Type	Enchantment
Range	Self
Material Components	Blue Indicator Strip
Incantation	“May this aegis protect against all forms of attack” x3
Prerequisites	Cannot be cast on a player already affected by Harden or Ward.
Effects	Enchantment Effect: Choose one at time of cast: Bearer and their carried equipment are resistant to all effects from a single strike that first struck their wielded shield (♻10). Bearer and their carried equipment are resistant to all effects from a single strike that first struck one of their wielded weapons (♻10).
Other Details	When declaring this enchantment, the bearer must declare which equipment is affected and whether the resistance is active or not.
Reminder	Resistances are optional. The bearer does not need to expend them on the first applicable attack.
V8 Transition Note:	This enchantment is not removed once the resistance is expended. The resistance can be restored by resting for the indicated time.

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Extra Clarifications

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Trivia

• Aegis was introduced in Amtgard V9.

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Amtgard V9 Abilities
See the Master List of Abilities