Dead Magic Shield

This spell creates a shimmering disc-shaped shield of force 2 feet in diameter affixed to the left or right forearm of the caster as chosen during casting. If the caster is not wielding a weapon two-handed, carrying a shield, or casting a spell, the dead magic shield can be used to block magical attacks. If the caster wields a weapon in his or her other hand, the priest can attack with a melee weapon while employing the dead magic shield.

A dead magic shield does not have any effect on Armor Class or physical attacks. However, if successfully interposed between the caster and a spell or a spell-like power, it harmlessly dissipates the spell. Area-of-effect spells can be blocked from affecting the caster and anyone physically shielded by him or her. Touch spells can be dissipated as well by forcing the attacker to bring his or her hand into contact with the dead magic shield.

To block a spell, the caster must make a successful saving throw vs. s] with a +1 bonus to the roll for every three experience levels of the spellcaster, rounding up, to a maximum of +5. Even if a spell is not blocked (in other words, the saving throw is failed), if the spell normally allows a saving throw against its effects, the dead magic shield wielder is still entitled to a saving throw with a +2 bonus.

Notes: Granted by the lesser god Shaundakul of the Forgotten Realms setting.