Guardian Mantle

The guardian mantle spell creates a blanket of translucent bluish energy that encases the priest's body and provides protection from melee and missile attacks. Those attempting to so attack the priest must make a successful saving throw vs. spell at a -4 penalty or the mantle foils the attack. The bonus of a magical weapon used against the caster is added to the saving throw.

The caster need not concentrate to maintain the protection, and can cast spells or choose to ignore attackers. The mantle does not protect against spells or spell-like powers, and cannot be made permanent. While the mantle is in effect it suppresses all the priest's protective magics for its duration except armor (including armor, shields, and helms). For example, neither bracers of defense nor an amulet of life protection will operate while this spell is in effect, but leather armor +2 is not affected.

The material components are the priest's holy symbol, a piece of blue velvet, and a gem of at least 500 gp value.