Ward of fire

Ward of Fire
Skill type: Spell
Skill subtype: Damage, Defense
Primary user: Fire templar
Activation lag: 2 rounds
Duration: 5 Hours
Casting cost: 25 mana
Range: caster's group
Syntax: Cast 'Ward of Fire'

This spell lays a fiery ward on the ground around the caster's group. Should anyone in the warded group be attacked, the ward will discharge, dealing significant fire damage to the attacker. Leaving the room in which the ward was cast immediately causes it to dissipate. This spell may not be cast on anyone who is currently fighting.