what about metamagic adept and the extend on barksin, now its 1 sorc point and 24 hour, you can barksin yourself and an ally that is aklso squishy for 24 hour, and its no concentration. with that combo i would see more power in magician, but it does cost a feat.
It's two hours, not 24. sorcerer
aaah i msiread, english isnt my native language. thank you for showing me the right ruling:) yeah then tuis a bad option or alternative.