Flank Shield

School abjuration; Level sorcerer/wizard 1

CASTING

Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S, M (a miniature shield)

EFFECT

Range touch
Targets creature touched
Duration 1 min./level
Saving Throw Will negates (harmless); Spell Resistance yes (harmless)

DESCRIPTION

This spell creates a magical barrier protecting the target’s flank. As a result, the character cannot be flanked (this also prevents against sneak attacks due to flanking unless the rogue is 4 levels higher than the caster).