Editing Paragon Path (section)

===Rune Shield===
Whereas Master of the Forge has to split between either being defensive or offensive, the Rune Shield dedicates itself entirely on being protection-first. ''Guardian Shield'' starts with a new rune state which boosts everyone's defenses by +2, but only if you don't move. ''Protective Action'' does the same thing for an AP, though it lacks the movement restriction. ''Mighty Guardian'' just doubles these defenses. Battering Rune is a rather strange power that emits a blast zone and shoves enemies, but what that zone does depends on the rune state: Destruction gives your party a bonus to hit enemies outside the zone, Protection turns it into difficult terrain for enemies while also giving protection to allies. Rune of Shielding is an instant sustainable deadzone that halts any movement towards it, useful in cornering enemies. Hounding Shield of Radiance is a permamarking ability with a special caveat: whenever that mark hits an ally, you get to hit the mark while also halving the damage taken.