Rune of Protection

Abjuration (Ward)Tier: 1Components: RuneCasting Time: 1 minuteRange: TouchTarget: One amulet or suit of armor marked with the runeDuration: Permanent until dischargedSaving Throw: NoneThe 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.