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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gantros" data-source="post: 2285200" data-attributes="member: 15836">Seems odd to me that you would answer your own question by interpreting an ambiguous description in a way that you don't like :\The "field" interpretation opens up a can of worms. Actually, it would only take a single worm anywhere within 10 feet of the caster to prevent the spell from functioning. That pretty much rules out using the spell in all but the most barren of outdoor environments. It also means it can't be used to protect your allies, familiars, etc. which further limits its usefulness. That all seems rather harsh, given that none of it is explicitly stated in the spell description.An Emanation describes an area of effect, but defers to the spell's description on how the effect behaves. Blade Barrier is not an Abjuration, so it's not a good point of reference. Some other spells that are Abjurations and Emanations, such as Anitmagic Field and Repulsion, specifically state in their descriptions that they operate on everything within their radius. Repel Vermin, on the other hand, is an Abjuration/Emanation whose description states that it only causes damage to vermin when they try to cross the barrier (i.e. it doesn't continue once they've made it inside).So there is precedent for both types of behavior. The barrier interpretation is easier to adjudicate, keeps the spell from being nerfed, and just fits better with the idea of a "shell" as distinct from a "field". I mean, there's already an Antimagic Field... if the designers wanted this to be an Antilife Field, why wouldn't they just call it that?</blockquote>

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