Shortly after the NightMare Wars, when a group of Master Dreamwrights led by Syriand the Graceful and Lagumbar Staggern had developed the 'Portal', it was discovered by the Seekers of Knowledge that the ambient essence in a contained area was easier to harness. Their efforts and studies in this area led to the spawning of many new varieties of arts. The first of which the Seekers of Knowledge deemed necessary were 'Ward' and 'Amulet' in order to control access to certain areas for a period of time.