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SRD
Animated: Upon command, an animated shield floats within 2 feet of the wielder, protecting her as if she were using it herself but freeing up both her hands. Only one shield can protect a character at a time. A character with an animated shield still takes any penalties associated with shield use, such as armor check penalty, arcane spell failure chance, and nonproficiency.
Strong transmutation*;* CL 12th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor, animate objects; Price +2 bonus.
Open Game Content from the System Reference Document 3.5, used under the Open Game License 1.0a.