Guardian Mantle

The guardian mantle spell creates a blanket of translucent bluish energy that encases the caster's body as protection from melee and missile attacks. Those attempting to attack the caster must roll a successful saving throw vs. spell at a -4 penalty or find the attack foiled by the mantle. Attackers using magical weapons can add the weapon bonuses to the saving throw. Maintaining this defensive enchantment requires no concentration on the part of the caster, who 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 of the caster's other protective magics for its duration. For example, neither a globe of invulnerability nor an amulet of life protection, neither a ring of regeneration nor bracers of defense, will operate while this spell is in effect.

The material components are a piece of blue velvet and a gem of at least 500 gp value.