The Gloomherd (2)
The Gloomherd's massive form loomed before Sebastian, its every muscle twitching in anticipation of the strike.
As it charged, Sebastian spoke the word "Voxil" under his breath, and a shimmering bluish shield sprang to life around him.
He watched as the semi-transparent shield floated around him, knowing it was his only line of defense against the impending attack.
The shield of virtue would provide him a means to defend himself.
It was capable of absorbing at least one deadly attack from the beast facing him.
However, the Gloomherd's monstrous strength was far beyond his own, especially given his lack of protective means.
Under normal circumstances, the spell also offered a defensive boost.
But with no armor to enhance, the spell's effectiveness was severely limited, as Sebastian was only left with his skin, and the attacks were much more than he could handle.