Psalm of Sacred Shields

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Psalm of Sacred Shields
Magic Resistance: No
Basic Musical Song [Magical, Field]
Prerequisites: Music Rank 3
Disciplines: Affectica
Potency: [1d6 + Music Rank]
Focus Action [FT 2, REC 4]
Cost: 1 Resolve
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 Round
Upkeep: Spend 1 Resolve to increase the maximum duration by 1 round.
Area: Aura (20ft × Music Rank) centered on you.
Effect: You lift your voice in a solemn chant, weaving a radiant ward that softens every blade aimed at your allies. You create a Field:
Affective Field [Hymnal]
Field Strength: Virtuosity Check
Field Effect:
19 or less: Allies in the field gain Damage Reduction (3) vs Weapon Damage. (Minor Musicality)
20 - 29: Allies in the field gain Damage Reduction (6) vs Weapon Damage. (Lesser Musicality)
30 or more: Allies in the field gain Damage Reduction (9) vs Weapon Damage. (Moderate Musicality)
Augment, Greater Shields
[Music Rank 4, Stacking]
Stacking [Rank 4, 5, 6, etc]: This augment may be applied multiple times and is limited by your Music Rank.
Effect: Increase the Damage Reduction granted by 1.
Master Augment, Repelling Shields
[Music Rank 5]
Effect: You may now use the following action:
Repelling Shield
Free Action
Cost: 1 Resolve
Limitation: This action may only be used once per round.
Trigger: An ally within the field is hit with a weapon attack.
Effect: Double the Damage Reduction provided by the field for the triggering attack. Additionally, after the attack resolves, if the attacker is adjacent to the ally, they are Pushed 5ft away from the ally.