Stoneskin

Stoneskin is an advanced Earth spell in which the user covers their body in a layer of stone armor. It is easier to manipulate but less durable than its complex counterpart, Ironskin.

Effect

Stone armor about one inch thick will manifest around the user, protecting them from harm. This armor must be actively manipulated to allow for movement, though the process is more intuitive than you might think. More adept casters can actually move faster than normal and jump higher than normal by moving the stone with their magic, and having the stone push their bodies along, though this takes extra mana.

Manifestation

The summoned armor is usually rough, uncomfortable, and ugly, though a few extra thoughts of care during shaping can manifest the armor with certain aesthetic touch-ups, such as engravings or smoothness, if the user cares.

Gestures & Ritual

Earth mana must be channeled across the entirety of the skin before being shaped.

Related School

Manifestation, manipulation

Related Element

Earth

Effect Duration

Until despell. Moving around costs mana, but keeping the spell active does not.

Range

Self

Level

2

Applied Restriction

The user cannot be wearing obtrusive clothing such as backpacks, large hats, etc. Eveything must be pressed flat against the body within the stone.