Guard the Meek (1913)

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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

Paladin Base Spells Mantle of Faith (1601) Defensive Pious Trial (1602) Attack Templar's Verdict (1603) Attack Consecrate (1604) Utility Arm of the Arkati (1605) Offensive Dauntless (1606) Offensive Rejuvenation (1607) Utility Defense of the Faithful (1608) Utility Divine Shield (1609) Defensive Higher Vision (1610) Defensive Patron's Blessing (1611) Defensive Faith's Clarity (1612) Utility Aid the Fallen (1613) Utility Aura of the Arkati (1614) Attack Repentance (1615) Attack Vigor (1616) Utility Zealot (1617) Offensive Fervor (1618) Offensive Faith Shield (1619) Defensive Battle Standard (1620) Utility Holy Weapon (1625) Offensive Judgment (1630) Attack Divine Intervention (1635) Utility Divine Word (1640) Utility Divine Incarnation (1650) Utility

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

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The messaging of Guard the Meek (1913) varies based on the CONVERT status of the caster. One example is shown below, while the rest can be found on the deity messaging page. Not all messaging is represented there; please expand it to the best of your ability.

The messaging also varies with the weapon held in the caster's right hand.

Cast	As you thrust your eonake flail toward the heavens, a soft vibrant red 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.

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