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[@gcold] About three paragraphs into Bharzak's post now; just had a quick question about alteration. In this RP, can protective alteration spells be cast by a mage on other people (like Ironflesh or whatever), or is that too much of a stretch?
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A restorations based ward is more effective at shielding allies. However, you can transfer part of your mage armor (like ironflesh) by casting while in physical contact with the target. This requires a bit of concentration and the end result is weaker than solo mage armor.