Spellbook of protection
| spellbook of + protection 
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|---|---|
| Appearance | random |
| Base price | 100 zm |
| Weight | 50 |
| Turns to read | 3 |
| Ink to write | 5–9 |
| Spell type | [[clerical spells|clerical]] |
| Level | 1 |
| Power cost | 5 Pw |
The spellbook of protection provides a useful spell that decreases your AC, but only temporarily. The exact reduction depends on your experience level, and the amount of protection already gained from this spell; a level 1 character, for example, can achieve a reduction of only 3.
The protection wears off at a rate of 1 point every 10 turns, or 1 point every 20 turns if the spell was cast with expert proficiency.
Identification
Monks have a 1/3 chance of starting with a spellbook of protection[1].
Messages
- The <air> around you begins to shimmer with a golden haze."
- You cast the spell
- "The golden haze around you becomes more dense."
- You case the spell while already protected by it
- "Your skin feels warm for a moment."
- You cast the spell, but can receive no more protection
- "The golden haze around you becomes less dense."
- The spell is wearing off
- "The golden haze around you disappears."
- The spell has worn off completely.
Strategy
The spell is best used just before fights with "out of depth" monsters which you are otherwise unprepared to fight.
A routine to fight a difficult monster might be:
- cast the spell of protection
- wear one or two rings of protection
- switch from non-metal to metal armor
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