From:	Mongoose m0ng005e@*********.com
Subject:	Astral Space
Date:	Fri, 19 Mar 1999 13:34:32 -0600

:To my understanding, the owner or creator of a barrier or focus is
instantly
:aware, no matter where they are, when the barrier or focus is attacked.
:Further, they may also allocate Spell Defense dice to help the barrier or
focus
:resist a mana spell, no matter where they are. Lastly, permanent barriers
and
:foci have their own karma dice for resistance. However, I can't find
anything
:that says the owner or creator may provide the barrier or foci with karma
dice.
:Can you provide a reference?


No, I can't- you seem to have summarized the situation well. It would
be entirely up to GM descretion whether to allow mages to spend karma on
their wards (or other objects and beings) tests. I don't think many would
(or should) allow it. The only karma the book refers to objects using is
that spent by the mage in their creation / bonding.

Mongoose