DEFEND

Warrior only.

In combat, a warrior may choose to adopt a defensive stance in order to avoid
taking damage. When the warrior chooses to DEFEND, his or her ability to PARRY
and DODGE (if practiced) will increase for a short time. While defending, the
warrior will execute fewer melee attacks per round.

Syntax: defend

Wait State: 1 round on use, effect lasts for 2 rounds

Only current class warriors may DEFEND. You must be wearing a shield in order
to DEFEND.

See also:  DODGE PARRY