Shear (2.0)

	Shear
Abbreviation:	N/A
Prerequisites:	Psychic Shield
Signature:	No
Spell Slots:	Unknown
Mana Type:	Unknown
Spell Type:	Unknown / Unknown
Difficulty:	Unknown
Prep (min/max):	8 / 60
Skill Range (min/max):	Unknown / Unknown
Valid Spell Target:	Self
Duration (min/max):	Unknown minutes /
Justice:	Unknown
Corruption:	Unknown
Description:	The Shear spell envelops you in a magical field that will absorb a spell and reactively lash back at the caster with a blast of mental energy. The drawback is that you will not be able to cast Psychic Projection spells while Shear is in effect.
Effect:	Unknown
Example Messaging:	The shimmering globe of blue fire surrounding you flares brightly! A stream of translucent blue fire floods over a goblin shaman, leaving it stunned!
Devices/Tattoos:	No devices or tattoos documented.

Notes

• The backlash effect causes nerve damage which caps at 'severe twitching' and a lengthy stun.
• Backlash effect is triggered on any spell - beneficial or harmful.
• Since your entire Psychic Projection book disabled while Shear is in effect, use Dazzle or Whole Displacement to disable or stun instead.
• Bardic Enchantes currently have the effect of wearing down a Shear without causing it to lash at the Bard. Can either be annoying or useful if you want the shear gone.
• Other barrier spells such as Sphere of Protection and Ethereal Shield seem to be very effective at wearing down a shear as well.
• Shear will not activate for Area of Effect spells and this is not considered a bug. Chain Lightning can and will still bone you while saying filthy things about your mother. Sorry.