Idea for 4.0 Tank Class

[Thaeros]

As we all know Yoshi P has stated he doesn't want to add classes mid x-pac again, and wants to use classic jobs in new and interesting ways. So here is my idea for the next tanking class

Red Mage :O

Yup a red mage would fit the bill (as Yoshi already did this for DRK and reserved former tank Samarai for a dps role). They would have dragoon type light plate armor (with a trait increasing their def to equal the other tank classes), use dual longsword as weapons, ensorc for stances (fire for dps and water for tanking/self healing <others could be added: ice for status effects, with thunder for dot effects>).

Their class effect would rely on the parry trait (much like the paladin's block actives a shield pacification attack with a small CD). This effect would active an attack or heal based off of the elements in play (and possibly which stance they are in). By elements in play I mean each other class effects (dots, buffs, effects) would have an element assigned to them (ex: slow = earth, ninja dancing edge <red in color> = fire, mut = wind, shadow fang = water, aero = wind, black mage umbral ice = ice, astral fire = fire). So an attack activate could be called Pyroclastic Flow if enough fire, earth, and wind are in play

Alternatively a healing effect could be cast (aoe healing, aoe status removal, aoe minor regen/shield based off of the number of air/water/earth in play)

Their CC would be lancer (for parry skill) and gladiator (def and attack boost skills). Their ranged pull could be a magical energy wave/blast from a sword swing <i know classic used alot ability, but hey it fits with both hands holding a sword unless turning a sword to point the ground and extending their hand to do a small white/elemental spell would fit better>

Personally I have been hoping for a light plate, dual wielding finesse type tank for ages and that just screams red mage

Thoughts? Comments? Please be sure to check out my other two ideas. The new healing class TIME MAGE and the first moving world primal boss.... DOOMTRAIN!!!

<and this 1000 character limit to a post is KILLING me... thanks anova I didnt know there was away around the 1000 limit>