Force Shield

is a Tier 1 Force Path Spell.

The caster conjures a translucent white (large round shield shaped) shield of hardened force that is projected from the caster's outstretched hand (as if the caster were holding a shield). The shield physically obstructs (i.e. blocks/deflects melee attacks and projectiles). Because of its shape, it can only protect the caster from attacks coming in from one direction. The shield can be temporarily broken by heavy blows and spells of higher Tier. The spell has a minor mana cost while maintained and drains significantly more mana when actively obstructing.