The Witch's Circle: Barclay and OPEN for witches
Barclay's shield held. As soon as Ashton started attacking from the sky, the creatures changed their strategy, going in for the school under cover. They chose the woods, the caves, the school buildings to hide behind, waiting until the dragon had flown by before advancing on the castle. So some went past the witch, but the shield deterred them. It let through students and allies; it was impenetrable for these... parasites.
Barclay was at the center of shield, holding his staff, his eyes closed. When another witch found their way to his circle - some of them escorted by a were, a vampire, someone with raw power; some of them powerful enough on their own - they joined the circle. It had formed around Barclay, witches holding hands, lending their school druid their power. Every witch knew how a circle worked.
Barclay's mind wasn't entirely there. It was going through the woods, touching the trees. Touching all of them. His mind could do this, he could have them all... Yes. It wouldn't take long now. These beasts had their own army? Well, soon, so would St. Margaret's...