====== Shield Proficiency [General] ======

You are trained in how to properly use a shield.

<php>echo "<b><font color=\"#FFC671\">Benefit:</font></b>";</php> When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield’s armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexterity-based skills. \\
<php>echo "<b><font color=\"#FFC671\">Normal:</font></b>";</php> When you are using a shield with which you are not proficient, you take the shield’s armor check penalty on attack rolls and on all skill checks that involve moving.