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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jfdlsjfd" data-source="post: 9687934" data-attributes="member: 42856">D&D spell illustration challenge, day 32: Blade Ward.[ATTACH=full]408956[/ATTACH]Blade Ward might be just an illusion, but few foes will risk ignoring spectral blades orbiting you, lowering their attack chances. Prompt: A fierce alleyway duel unfolds beneath the hanging lanterns of a misty medieval district. At the center stands a poised spellcaster dressed in layered robes inspired by japanese kimono, and holding a curved blade in his hand. Around him hover four spectral daggers, semi-transparent and glowing faintly with ethereal energy, circling in protective arcs. Each blade trails magical wisps as they orbit. The mage's stance is calm but ready, one hand extended with arcane sigils crackling near his fingers. Across from him, a nimble goblin rogue with twin blades lunges forward, mid-leap, eyes narrowed in focus. The magic around the samurai mage clearly prepares to deflect blows.Comment: blocking attacks seems to be province of the Shield spell. Blade Ward lowers oppenents' attack rolls, so I guess it must interfere with their attacks somehow. I am not sure the name was intended to mean "ward made of blades" and not "ward against blades", but it is fitting nonetheless. Also, I feel sorry for the prudent wizard that will spend his life repeating the blade ward mantra every 60 seconds for the rest of his life to be prepared for a surprise attack. Inbetween continuous casting of Guidance.</blockquote>

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