Level: Cleric 4
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: One creature/level, no two of which are more than 30 ft. apart
Duration: 1 minute/level
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
You hold your arms aloft and implore the power you venerate. Your comrades are bathed in a silver light, and over their hearts appears the symbol of your god, showing the deity’s protection.
This spell creates a shimmering, magical field around the affected creatures that averts attacks. The spell grants each subject a +2 deflection bonus to AC, with an additional +1 to the bonus for every six levels you have (maximum +5 deflection bonus at 18th level).
Material Component: A small parchment with a bit of holy text written upon it.
Source: Spell Compendium, page 188.