Guard the Meek (1913)

This spell was moved to the Lost Arts spell list as part of the December 2020 Paladin spell update.

Guard the Meek (1913) Mnemonic [GUARDMEEK] Base Duration 1200 sec Added Duration 60 sec per Paladin Base rank Span Stackable Defensive Magic   Subtype DS  Defensive Strength +15 (melee)  Availability Group

Lost Arts Spells Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Whispering Willow (1905) Utility Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Divine Shield (1909) Defensive Not implemented - Not implemented - Champion's Might (1912) Offensive Guard the Meek (1913) Defensive Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Zealot (1917) Offensive Crusade (1918) Offensive Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented - Not implemented -

A paladin will often guard those less fortunate. Using Guard the Meek, he is able to focus his concern for his allies by raising their defenses, while slightly raising his own. The paladin provides a base bonus of +15 to Melee Defensive Strength (DS) to his group members, +1 for every 5 spell ranks known above 18 to a maximum of +20 bonus at 43 ranks. The total possible bonus for the paladin's group is +20 DS.

In order for the paladin to raise his defenses in addition to the base +15 DS granted by the spell, he must train in Spiritual Lore, Blessings. Dedication to this skill provides an additional +1 Melee DS bonus at 6 ranks, with the maximum additional bonus of +5 at 40 ranks. The total possible bonus for the paladin is +20 DS.

This spell only protects against melee attacks, not missiles or magical bolts.

Upon learning this spell, a paladin will also receive the Divine Vengeance passive ability.

Messaging

Cast	As you thrust your (weapon/clenched fist) (upward/toward the heavens), a soft (color) pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. You rise to the forefront with a bolstered sense of defense. Memories of thousands of past battles momentarily occupy your thoughts, depicting the execution of perfect formations with a single Paladin leading the way.
Expiration	Your bolstered defenses fade with the soft glow about you.

When casting this spell, the messaging will be different depending upon the caster's CONVERT-chosen deity, except with the rare exception Well of Life (308) where it instead detects the target's deity. Expand the chart below to see all known possibilities. Any missing information can be added at the deity messaging page.

Arkati/Spirit	Messaging
Pantheon of Liabo
Charl	[1p] As you thrust your WEAPON upward, a soft sea blue pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As <caster> thrusts a clenched fist upward, a soft sea blue pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over <caster> and those nearby.
Cholen	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Eonak	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Imaera	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Jastev	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Kai	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Koar	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Lorminstra	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Lumnis	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Oleani	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Phoen	[1p] As you thrust your WEAPON toward the heavens, a soft bright golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As CASTER thrusts a WEAPON toward the heavens, a soft bright golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over CASTER and those nearby.
Ronan	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p] As CASTER thrusts her WEAPON toward the heavens, a soft night black pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over herself and those nearby.
Tonis	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist upward, a soft golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby [3p] As <caster> thrusts a clenched fist upward, a soft golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over <caster> and those nearby.
Pantheon of Lornon
Andelas	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Eorgina	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Fash'lo'nae	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Ivas	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Luukos	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Marlu	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist upward, a soft flat black pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p]
Mularos	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Sheru	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
V'tull	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Pantheon of Neutrality
Gosaena	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Zelia	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Lesser Spirits
Aeia	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Amasalen	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Arachne	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Ghezresh	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
The Huntress	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Jaston	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Kuon	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist upward, a soft gold pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As CASTER thrusts a clenched fist upward, a soft gold pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over CASTER and those nearby.
Laethe	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft black pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As CASTER thrusts a clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft black pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over CASTER and those nearby.
Leya	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft ivory white pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p]
Niima	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Onar	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft bone white pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p]
Tilamaire	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Voaris	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist upward, a soft golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As CASTER thrusts her clenched fist upward, a soft golden pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over CASTER and those nearby.
Voln	[1p] This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! [3p]
Other
Other	[1p] As you thrust your clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft grey pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over you and those nearby. [3p] As PALADIN thrusts a clenched fist toward the heavens, a soft grey pulse of pure spiritual energy rises from its apex, washing over PALADIN and those nearby.

Resources

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