SHIELD BLOCK

'SHIELD BLOCK'
Syntax: AUTOMATIC

Shield block is a rather fancy name for the art of parrying with a shield. 
Characters with no shield block skill will not be able to defend themselves 
well with a shield.  Warriors, clerics, rangers, berserkers, dark-knights, 
and paladins may learn shield block.  Beware, it is hard to block attacks 
by flails and whips with a shield.  Some weapons may split shields in half.