Repulsion vs. Freedom of Movement

[Justinian]

Does repulsion count as one of the magical effects that freedom of movement protects against?

If so, how about antilife shell? Wall of force? Imprisonment? Dimensional lock? Etc...

Where does the generic phrase below end?

This spell enables you or a creature you touch to move and attack normally for the duration of the spell, even under the influence of magic that usually impedes movement...

 

[andargor]

Does repulsion count as one of the magical effects that freedom of movement protects against?

If so, how about antilife shell? Wall of force? Imprisonment? Dimensional lock? Etc...

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Those spells do not modify ("impede") the movement speed of a creature. They are barriers, they block movement, just like a normal wall. If you allow Freedom of Movement to bypass Wall of Force, then you would be effectively granting the benefits of Etherealness because the creature could walk through walls.

Also, this is in line with the concept that things like Spell Resistance do not apply to spell effects already in place. Same principle.

Andargor

 

[Justinian]

So you'd make the distinction one of barrier vs. hindrance, where repulsion is a barrier and web is a hindrance?

I can see how that would be a consistent way to interpret the spell.

Does anyone know if this has been covered in any FAQ before?