Stonefoot Stance

Warcraft technique	Type: protection
Range: self	Duration: 12 turns
[!info	clean headless right] Per-tier ceilings

Tier	Cap (bp)	Max base cost
Apprentice	10	16
Initiate	20	31
Journeyman	30	46
Master	40	61
Grand Master	50	76

Stonefoot Stance

Warcraft technique — see Magic and Spells for the rules and the Technique Index for the full list.

Apprentice — The warlord plants himself firmly in place. So long as he does not move, he gains +2 to AC and +1 to all saving throws. Should he be moved for any reason, including being knocked prone, the technique expires immediately.

Initiate — As apprentice, and the warlord is resistant to his choice of slashing or piercing damage for the duration, reducing mundane and extraordinary damage of the chosen type by half and gaining a +2 bonus to saving throws against effects dealing the chosen damage type.

Journeyman — As initiate, but the warlord is resistant to both slashing and piercing damage.

Master — As journeyman, but the bonuses increase to +3 to AC and +2 to all saving throws.

Grand Master — As master, and the warlord is also resistant to bludgeoning damage.