Hmm, it just that as far as blocking attacks go, ya gotta need to either use your weapon, equipment or actually have some ability to grant you a shield. Wouldn't want other mage characters thinking they could just pop a barrier with their magic and become defensive tanks when they want to. Also your Fashionably Late doesn't specify it actually producing any sort of defensive barrier, simply that he can chose to sit out from a fight. I mean, simply running away is one way to do it, not attacking is another. Though I may have to ask you to remove the barrier if it can protect Azga from any combat harm. Cause then Azga could just pull aggro on a bunch of dissolution by wading into them, not attacking, and they can't do a thing because Azga's barrier would protect him from any attacks.