light-shield

He'd once studied wards, years back, and read about the use of chaos-formed order to create a light-shield.

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Justen, ignoring his searing headache, threw a light-shield around himself and stepped aside.

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He was too tired and not strong enough to hold a light-shield for long, yet it was almost another two kays to the crossroads.

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He reknit his light-shield and began the walk northward.

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Justen turned north, prepared to cast a light-shield around himself at any moment, his ears and senses alert for White outriders or travelers.

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If the troops headed his way, he could just wait, use the light-shield, and let them pass.

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Justen took a deep breath when he finally let the horse drop into a fast walk and lowered the light-shield.

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Justen reached the top and stepped behind the husk of a dried cactus before releasing the light-shield.

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Shaking his head behind the light-shield, Justen used his perceptions to help him turn the mare.

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At some point, he released the light-shield, too tired to hold it, and looked back.

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