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Message: <blockquote data-quote="scott2978" data-source="post: 6129833" data-attributes="member: 6667922">The reason for my opinion is that the spell doesn't use the typical language used in other 3.x spells for an area affect. I believe the intent of the spell was to create a barrier through which creatures cannot teleport that could encompass an area of specified size. That in itself does not preclude teleporting within the barrier. Plus the statement that the spell has no effect on creatures already  ethereal within the area sort of disproves the "blanket of non teleportation" theory. Also keep in mind the original intended space within the barrier was something measured in feet, not miles. Teleporting across the room seems supufluous in most cases, so when you alter the intended use of the spell to encompass a city instead of a room, the law of unintended consequences may apply. Still, I can think of many intentional uses for a spell used in such a way. It's worth noting that I have used the spell in both ways in my game. Sometimes the story requires an "area of non teleportation" and others need a simpler "barrier". I think as long as you strive to maintain consistency in your adjudication of magic, either way would work and the "right" way is whichever way the story requires. But I respect the notion that others may see it differently. Whatever works for their players and GMing style.</blockquote>