Rune of Protection

Abjuration (Ward)
Tier: 1
Components: Rune
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Target: One amulet or suit of armor marked with the rune
Duration: Permanent until discharged
Saving Throw: None
The amulet pulses with a blue light, and the blade glances off . . . something. You're bleeding, but you still have your head.

This rune automatically negates the first critical hit dealt to its bearer, turning it into a normal hit.

Once it has negated one critical hit, the rune is expended.

Runic Power:
You also take half damage from the attack.