Seraphim's Gentle Grace

This spell is a part of the Essence Bolt spell chain and is found in the Essence Bolt rune stone.

When the navitamancer casts this spell they are calling upon the positive nature of life energy, the Seraphim, to protect. The very force that burns darkness from the world, smites enemies of the deity they represent, are asked here to do neither of those things. Instead, the navitamancer pleads for protection, either for themself, or for their ally. A warmth that is like a gentle hand calming you in your moment of fear and uncertainty fills the one to be protected, bringing them a sense of gentle peace. This spell protects not from what can be seen, but from what cannot, fears, doubts, confusions, anxiety, possessions, anything and everything that affects the mental and spiritual self are protected against and not with a shield but with a gentle calm. It simply reminds the target of what they are, a living vessel of life energy, and life energy does not bend easily to fear or confusion or the whispered manipulations of darkness. The power of the Seraphim wraps its grace around the target's mind and spirit protecting it from the unseen demons and darkness. For as long as Seraphim's Gentle Grace remains active whenever the target is called upon to make a Mental Balance or Spirit Balance check against a mental or spiritual status effect they may add 1d8 to their roll. The Seraphim's grace does not remove the threat. It does not pretend the fear is not real or that the confusion is not pressing. It simply gives the target something more to draw upon when facing it. A steadiness. A warmth at the edge of the darkness reminding them that they are more than what is trying to unmake them. The grace makes no promises. It cannot guarantee the darkness will not find purchase. But it ensures the target does not face it alone.