Barrier Magic

A magical barrier is a field of magic which mentally, emotionally, and/or physically influences those caught within the barrier’s  perimeter. The size of a barrier depends on the strength of the caster. While the limitations of a magical barrier are dependent on the skill of the caster, the affects they can bring are limited by the caster’s imagination.

There are three types of barriers: trap barriers which do not take affect until someone walks into its domain

Trap Barriers
Trap barriers create a small field which is set and left to be triggered by someone under specific conditions. When the circumstance is met, the barrier unleashes its magic and serves its purpose before dissipating. Trap barriers have a short duration that do not last long. Possible triggers for trap barriers
 * Stepping on the barrier.
 * Speaking near a barrier.
 * Magic being used around a barrier.
 * Bleeding on a barrier.
 * Sweating on a barrier.

Leveled Barriers
Leveled barriers are magical fields which affect those caught within it. All of these barriers can be cast, no matter the skill of the caster. Only the strength of these barriers are determined by the caster's skill. Leveled barriers can be broken by spells or by casters who cast barriers which reverse the effects.

Mastery Barriers
Master Barriers are barriers that can only be cast by casters who have mastered the art of casting barriers. These barriers can be cast by lower casters, if they are in a group. Mastery Barriers require spells or barriers from another master to break them.