Improved Warding

• Type: Effect leaf
• Candidate path: Embodiment development → Defense → Protect nearby targets
• Prerequisites: Warding Spell Repertoire
• Source: Greater Mark of Warding
• Source effect summary: React to an attack against the user or a visible nearby creature to impose a penalty; uses refresh after a long rest.
• Ninefold Wheel effect: Candidate clause; adapt defensive reactions and use limits.