Shield Warden Stance

Basic Martial Technique [Stance]

Prerequisites: Martial Rank 3

Disciplines: Guardian

Standard Action [REC 1]

Cost: 2 Resolve

Duration: 10 rounds

Upkeep: Spend 2 Resolve and increase the duration by 10 rounds.

Requirement: You must be wielding a light or heavy shield.

Effect: You elongate your shield arm slightly and bend your elbow into your hip, allowing you to turn your guard on a swivel that can quickly adjust to protect others. While in this stance, all adjacent allies gain a shield bonus to AC. If you're wielding a Light Shield, you grant a +1 bonus. If you're wielding a Heavy Shield, you grant a +2 bonus.

Special: This stance ends immediately if you enter another stance or you are rendered Helpless.