You surround yourself with a glowing energy that radiates with a vibrant color and defends the caster as if it were real armor.
Spell Type: Arcane {Arcane}
EXP Cost: 1
Casting Time: Standard
Target: Self
Goes Against: N/A
Description: Using the arcane energy surrounding the world, you create a barrier of energy that deflects attacks. This functions as Leather armor for the purpose of the bonus to Reflex Defense (do not apply Max Dex, Armor Penalty, or Speed Reductions. The armor is also considered to be weightless.) This armor is considered magical by nature.
By spending 2 EXP to advance the spell, the spell counts as Hide armor, and finally by spending 2 more EXP the spell counts as Half-Plate armor.