As you invoke the incantation, a shimmering barrier of protective energy forms around a creature of your choice within range. This ward is designed to absorb and deflect incoming harm.

Effects:

The ward grants the target a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws.
The ward can absorb up to 15 points of damage. Once this threshold is reached, the ward dissipates.
While the ward is active, the target has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage absorption increases by 5 for each slot level above 2nd.