Aura

" Makes the hero invincible for a short time"

Aura

Aura is an alchemy formula. It is one of Horace's Call Bead abilities.

Unlike other Call Bead abilities, the player must physically locate this ability in a container somewhere in Evermore for Horace to use. It shares this with Regenerate, for a total of 2 unlockable Call Bead spells.

Acquisition

The chest containing Aura is in Ivor Tower South. Directly to the left of the entrance to Ivor Tower, there is a hidden passage in the trees that eventually leads to a clearing with Aura.

Usage

Aura protects the target(s) from all damage for 45 seconds. It is arguably the best Call Bead spell in the game, and is usable a decent time before the player can get their hands on Barrier which has the same effect but also heals the target(s). Its only limitation is the short supply of Call Beads to use it.

Aura does not protect the player from pure damage such as Megataur his ground-shake attack, Coleoptera's roar, Gothica sewer damage or desert damage. It does protect from Poison or Plague damage, whilst Barrier does not.

Trivia

The Secret of Evermore Official Player's Guide states that Aura was supposed to be found in Antiqua, not in Gothica.

The Aura Call Bead spell can be looted from its chest in Gothica, even if the player has not yet met or spoken to Horace. The player will receive the spell and a message, even though they cannot access Horace's Call Bead spells.