Lorekeeper

**Lorekeeper's Sorcerer Meeting**
Here is a condensed version of the Lorekeeper's Sorcerer Meeting held in the west tower, rooftop, on 11/07/98 at 8pm elven. Narrated by Mentor Kalvinne Shammrock, with the assistance of Mentors Lady Llearyn, Lady Lochraven, Lord Ashemu, Lord Emeraldwand Lady Wanton, Lady Titaniia, and sorcerer committee members Lady Bestatte and Lord Redorc. [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Lord Thingole, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Lord Enegue, Gorvus, Lord Mnar who is kneeling, Kadran who is seated, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Desstannee, Perconius who is seated, Earth, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter, Dreygon who is seated, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift, Scess, Balkath who is seated, Lawbreak, Mcgath, Khalinv, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lady Starshadow who is seated, Lord Androphicus who is lying down, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe who is seated, Lady Evelrain who is seated Obvious paths: none. [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Desstannee, Lord Thingole, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Lord Enegue, Gorvus, Lord Mnar who is kneeling, Kadran who is seated, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Perconius who is seated, Earth, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter, Dreygon who is seated, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift, Scess, Balkath who is seated, Lawbreak, Mcgath, Khalinv, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lady Starshadow who is seated, Lord Androphicus who is lying down, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe who is seated, Lady Evelrain who is seated Obvious paths: none. >You say, "alright everyone...i'd like to begin..." You recite: "I'd ask that you try to keep the noise to a minimum..." [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see the Xanrel disk, the Greystalker disk, the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Lord Xanrel who is seated, Kellah who is seated, Jonny who is seated, Lord Rontuu, Barthwell, Greystalker, Misury, Braiden who is seated, Traylyn, Zytanist who is seated, Lady Arstine, Lord Alfalas, Septera who is seated, Lord Perilschild who is seated, Desstannee, Lord Thingole who is seated, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne who is seated, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Gorvus, Kadran who is seated, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Perconius who is seated, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter who is seated, Dreygon who is lying down, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift who is seated, Scess, Balkath who is seated, Mcgath, Khalinv who is seated, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lady Starshadow who is seated, Lord Androphicus who is lying down, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe who is seated, Lady Evelrain who is seated Obvious paths: none. * Kalvinne is hushing everyone. * > The Order of Lorekeepers is hosting a Sorcerers' Circle meeting atop the West Tower in Wehnimer's Landing in ten minutes. All young and old sorcerers are welcomed to attend. Directions from the North gate are: Go west tower, Up, Up. You say, "now...Welcome to the sorcerer's meeting" >You say, "due to the large turnout...and i thank you for that..." >You say, "i may have to hush the room occasionally" You say, "but if we can keep the unnecessary noise down..." >You say, "i'd like to keep it open" * Kalvinne is allowing everyone to speak now. * You say, "this ...again...is an informal meeting of the sorcerer profession..." >You say, "we'll be discussing issues important to our practice..." >You say, "spell usage..hunting strategies.." >You say, "and answering questions as we can" >Lochraven says, "its for all sorcerers" >You say, "our meeting will be open for all...though pertains to sorcerery" [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see the Dema disk, the Reyvin disk, the Xanrel disk, the Greystalker disk, the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Trestal, Zarlem, Dema who is seated, Medea, Rosze, Blizood who is seated, Vow who is seated, Armogedous, Lord Manabarb who is seated, Lord Caldoran who is seated, Zahrim who is seated, Zardxteln, Lord Reyvin who is seated, Lady Vickylynn who is seated, Lord Mendanbarr who is seated, Seluesus who is seated, Lord Carakk who is seated, Lady Tamirissa who is seated, Elddor who is seated, Lady Sheole who is seated, Lord Seldom, Hellzfire who is seated, Shadowfox, Surania who is seated, Xyelin, Lord Icronius, Lord Dellib, Dragoth who is seated, Zach, Remurus who is seated, Kupek who is seated, Lord Bankar who is seated, Lady Aravenne who is seated, Stanis who is seated, Lady Shelizza who is seated, Lady Myelia who is seated, Lord Archpain who is seated, Daritor who is seated, Morcadian who is seated, Lord Yeesiuoler who is seated, Ormiphii who is seated, Lord Xanrel who is seated, Kellah who is seated, Jonny who is seated, Lord Rontuu, Barthwell who is seated, Greystalker, Misury, Braiden who is seated, Traylyn, Zytanist who is seated, Lady Arstine, Lord Alfalas, Septera who is seated, Lord Perilschild who is seated, Lord Thingole who is seated, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne who is seated, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Gorvus, Kadran who is seated, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Perconius who is seated, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter who is seated, Dreygon who is seated, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift who is seated, Scess who is seated, Balkath who is seated, Mcgath, Khalinv who is seated, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lady Starshadow who is seated, Lord Androphicus who is lying down, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe who is seated Obvious paths: none. >Kellah says, "Me thought this were mainly for little sorcs to learn to be sorcs." >Bestatte says, "It's for all of us, Kellah - because there are changes that even the older Sorcerers will need to learn." [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see a hawk that is flying around, the Dema disk, the Reyvin disk, the Xanrel disk, the Greystalker disk, the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Lord Rontuu, Lord Suntzhu who is seated, Lady Faiyth who is seated, Lawbreak, Eldamari, Lord Roctan, Ghonif, Darkthorn who is seated, Trestal, Zarlem, Dema who is seated, Medea, Rosze, Blizood who is seated, Vow who is seated, Armogedous, Lord Manabarb who is seated, Lord Caldoran who is seated, Zahrim who is seated, Zardxteln, Lord Reyvin who is seated, Lady Vickylynn who is seated, Lord Mendanbarr who is seated, Seluesus who is seated, Lord Carakk who is seated, Lady Tamirissa who is seated, Elddor who is seated, Lady Sheole who is seated, Hellzfire who is seated, Shadowfox, Surania who is seated, Xyelin, Lord Icronius, Lord Dellib, Dragoth who is seated, Remurus who is seated, Lord Bankar who is seated, Lady Aravenne who is seated, Stanis who is seated, Lady Shelizza who is seated, Lady Myelia who is seated, Lord Archpain who is seated, Daritor who is seated, Morcadian who is seated, Lord Yeesiuoler who is seated, Ormiphii who is seated, Lord Xanrel who is seated, Kellah who is seated, Jonny who is seated, Barthwell who is seated, Greystalker, Misury, Braiden who is seated, Traylyn, Zytanist who is seated, Lord Alfalas, Septera who is seated, Lord Perilschild who is seated, Lord Thingole who is seated, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne who is seated, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Gorvus, Kadran who is seated, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Perconius who is seated, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter who is seated, Dreygon who is seated, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift who is seated, Scess who is seated, Balkath who is seated, Mcgath, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lady Starshadow who is seated, Lord Androphicus, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe who is seated Obvious paths: none. >You say, "tonight...we'll be having an informal meeting of the sorcerer profession..." >You say, "we'll do a question and answering session..." >You say, "and we'll be discussing sorcery in the future..." >You say, "i'd first like to thank some of the older sorcerers in the room for coming tonight..." >You say, "and the younger ones for taking the interest in our profession to join us" You say, "as you may or may not know...we used to have sorcerer meetings up in the tower here some time ago..." > >You say, "and i'd like to see it start again..." >You say, "therefor...once a month...first saturday of the month at 8 elven.." >You say, "we'll be meeting here to discuss our practice" >You say, "i'll be opening a q and a list to start off...to see what your concerns are at this time..." > * Kalvinne is allowing everyone to speak now. * >Kalvinne just opened the question list for 40 signups. [Land Tower West, Roof] A small overhang on the south side of the tower provides the on-duty guards with some shelter from the elements. From there, you can see the roofs of the town buildings to the south and southeast. Directly south, you can see a large open square among the buildings. Your view east is blocked by another guard tower. To the north, you can see the road that leads to the main gate of Wehnimer's and beyond it, to the shoreline. You also see the Emeraldwand disk, the Dema disk, the Reyvin disk, the Xanrel disk, the Greystalker disk, the Kassoti disk, a question list, a badly damaged brass trunk and a wooden ladder. Also here: Kadran who is seated, Daedeus who is seated, Lord Xeitan who is seated, Rosze, Blizood, Eggrimm who is seated, Lord Roctan, Lord Emeraldwand who is seated, Riscobin who is seated, Zytanist who is seated, Lord Kronious, Lord Verhaengnis, Lord Kalandel, Lady Nephrenia who is seated, Lady Sheole who is seated, Lord Epithet, Jair, Lady Lishia who is seated, Saitpenre, Lady Titaniia, Snowsorcerer, Argin who is seated, Tyranse, Lord Mirrur who is seated, Azuru who is seated, Starrmyste who is seated, Ughsplat who is seated, Lord Stealthlox who is seated, Raistlen, Lord Avantos, Lord Rontuu who is seated, Lord Suntzhu who is seated, Lady Faiyth who is seated, Lawbreak, Eldamari who is seated, Ghonif who is seated, Darkthorn who is seated, Trestal who is seated, Dema who is seated, Medea, Armogedous who is seated, Lord Manabarb who is seated, Lord Caldoran who is seated, Zahrim who is seated, Zardxteln, Lord Reyvin who is seated, Lady Vickylynn who is seated, Lord Mendanbarr who is seated, Seluesus who is seated, Lord Carakk who is seated, Lady Tamirissa who is seated, Shadowfox who is seated, Surania who is seated, Lord Icronius, Lord Dellib, Dragoth who is seated, Remurus who is seated, Lord Bankar who is seated, Lady Aravenne who is seated, Stanis who is seated, Lady Shelizza who is seated, Lady Myelia who is seated, Lord Archpain who is seated, Daritor who is seated, Morcadian who is seated, Lord Yeesiuoler who is seated, Ormiphii who is seated, Lord Xanrel who is seated, Kellah who is seated, Jonny who is seated, Barthwell who is seated, Greystalker, Misury who is seated, Braiden who is seated, Traylyn, Lord Alfalas, Septera who is seated, Lord Perilschild who is seated, Lord Thingole who is seated, Myestren who is seated, Sunshyyne who is seated, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Gorvus, Galapos, Larrista who is seated, Perconius who is seated, Azatoth who is seated, Cuzik who is seated, Vular who is seated, Lady Chandra who is seated, Lord Ashareck who is seated, Koleter who is seated, Dreygon who is seated, Dowfen who is seated, Astos who is seated, Lord Wuddrift who is seated, Scess who is seated, Balkath who is seated, Mcgath, Lord Darcmystic who is seated, Kassoti who is seated, Lady Bestatte who is seated, Lord Androphicus, Lady Lochraven who is seated, Lady Asilynne who is seated, GameMaster Llearyn who is seated, Lord Kythe Obvious paths: none. >Llearyn says, "I'd like to point out folks ... that this is not an official meeting. And Kalvinne has no answers that a GM might have." >Llearyn says, "This is largely for educational purposes." The question list contains the following names: (1) Blizood (2) Shadowfox (3) Asilynne (4) Kadran (5) Azatoth (6) Eggrimm (7) Avantos (8) Androphicus (9) Yeesiuoler (10) Thingole (11) Lawbreak (12) Kronious (13) Roctan (14) Jair (15) Stealthlox (16) Archpain (17) Kellah (18) Mirrur (19) Sunshyyne (20) Xanrel (21) Rontuu (22) Scess (23) Saitpenre (24) Verhaengnis (25) Medea (26) Armogedous (27) Galapos (28) Dreygon (29) Zytanist (30) Shelizza (31) Eldamari The question list is open with room for 9 signups. Leaving the game for more than a few minutes is NOT allowed. Leaving the room is NOT allowed. You may only be on ONE list at a time. Joining another will remove you from the first. >Lochraven asks, "did everyone get on the question list that had a question?" >You ask, "Blizood...you had a question?" Blizood says, "Okay, I was just wondering if you had any new information about the soon to kome Demon Summoning spell." Blizood says, "Demonic summoning that is." You smile at Bestatte. You ask, "want that one?" >Bestatte asks, "Hmm?" >Bestatte nods >Bestatte says, "The GameMasters are still working on the logistics involving demonic summoning..." >Bestatte says, "Banthis and Romulus and several others have to work together on this - it's going to be a massive undertaking." Blizood asks, "Is it well underway?" >Blizood asks, "Or are they just now getting their feet wet?" Bestatte says, "Right now it's still in the discussion phase - I don't expect it to be ready for beta any time soon...but let me double check my notes." Blizood nods. >Bestatte appears to be checking her pockets for something, but finds them empty. Bestatte says, "I know there was a design documentation planned to be submitted..." >Blizood says, "Banthis's domain has some nice notes" >Blizood says, "But they haven't been updated in a while." You say, "it seems long in the future...but dont be discouraged..." Bestatte says, "But there are other priorities to be considered as well - so it's possible that we might see something as early as summer." You say, "we're still a powerful profession with much at our disposal" Blizood exclaims, "of kourse!" >Blizood nods to you. >Emeraldwand nods to you. Shadowfox is next. Bestatte says, "That's all I know about that particular spell for now." >Bestatte smiles. You ask, "Shadowfox...you had a question tonight?" > >Shadowfox says, "yup" >You smile. Yeesiuoler sits down. >Shadowfox says, "well, one day i was hungry and out of tarts. so i pulled out my 203(mana) scroll and casted it. i ate all the bread, wishing fer a tart the hole time. then i thought. what if when hobbits casted it, from scroll err from memorie, then it should come out mana tart fer them instead of bread. just an idea i want to see implanmented is all" You say, "great idea..." Bestatte asks, "Mana tarts for Sorcerers?" >Shadowfox grins. Lochraven shudders. You say, "any ideas like that though have to be placed in the proper place..." Lochraven says, "mana eyeballs or something..." >Emeraldwand asks, "Terrific idea! But whats it gotta do with sorcerers I wonder?" >Bestatte says, "Hobbit bait, Lochraven." >Bestatte winks at Lochraven. You say, "if you read the message boards..spell ideas is a good spot" >You ask, "any other questions?" >Shadowfox says, "sorcies can us scrolls" >You smile at Shadowfox. >Shadowfox says, "thats it" >Shadowfox grins. Asilynne is next. You say, "aye, Asilynne..." >Icronius sits down. Asilynne asks, "2 things 1. explain to me how changing DC and EE helped sorcerors and 2 what are they doing to MD now?" You say, "i only have personal opinion..." You say, "it has to do with changes that were made in the past to try to help us..." >You say, "as you know...we can cast true strike to increase our casting strength..." Lochraven whispers to the group, "I think we should remind them that this is a mentor thing and not a gm thing" You say, "but over time...its been a common thing to do..rather than the odd thing now and then" You nod to Lochraven. >You say, "now...i cant answer for the gods..." You say, "and this isnt a god forum..." You say, "just a place where we can discuss amongst ourselves our profession.." >You say, "but i'm hoping to see that as our cs increases are tweaked..." Asilynne asks, "then why was the TD raise on all de critters?" >You say, "that was in the past..." You say, "i believe as of now their rechecking them " >You say, "to be more in accordance with what we have" .You say, "remember...things take time..." > Asilynne asks, "and as to the second part?" Asilynne asks, "what they doing to MD?" >You ask, "Bestatte ...any word on md?" Asilynne smiles at you. >Bestatte says, "Mana Disrupt is in the process of being changed - the status is no longer "soon" - it's even sooner than "real soon now." >Bestatte says, "The changes, as I understand them..." Bestatte says, "The cap will now be unlimited, based on warding...AND.." Bestatte says, "The overall damage will be lowered, again based on warding." Asilynne says, "Bah I think I will roll jup a warrior I'll have the same bloody strength at this rate" Bestatte exclaims, "So while we will have the POTENTIAL to inflict more damage, it will take an enormous amount of power to do that. BUT!" Bestatte says, "But the changes will not be implemented until another direct damage spell is in place and out the door for us." You ask, "such as disentegrate?" Bestatte nods to you. Bestatte says, "That's the one I'm personally hoping will be next." >Bestatte grins. >Bestatte idly picks at a slate wand. >Bestatte smacks her lips. Emeraldwand asks, "Aimed Implosion and Aimed Maelstorm will be direct damage won't they?" Bestatte nods to Emeraldwand. >You say, "just a little introduction all...currently our sorcerer guru Romulus has a committe working with him, to assist in freeing him up so he can attack his workload.." >Bestatte says, "To one extent yes." You say, "Bestatte is part of that" >Bestatte says, "Both will still be area spells, but somewhat weakend in their "mass" state. The direct "cast AT" part of the spells will yield more power." Kadran is next. You ask, "Kadran...any questions?" Kadran says, "well, over time we've heard many ideas that should be nearing fruition, including md changes, disintigration, aimed limb disrupt, and focused maelstrom and implosion...is there a priority timetable upon these issues that you are aware of? " Kadran says, "well, forget the mana disrupt portion of that" You say, "as far as time tables..." You say, "i cant answer on those..." Kadran asks, "well, perhaps order of importance?" You say, "i believe at this time..." Starrmyste whispers, "Romulus just announced on the boards that aimed maelstrom is approved by senior management for immediate beta test...and this is Alisanne by the way, part of the same committe...though I am on Teras" Kadran asks, "i'd assume an instant damage spell will occur soon after mana disrupt changes, perhaps disintegration will be real soon also?" >You say, "hoping" Bestatte exclaims, "Ahh and Curse will have some very significant changes - that's another priority too!" Kadran says, "and hopefully not as pathetic as a slate wand." Bestatte says, "If you think slate wands are pathetic, you're using them wrong." >Bestatte winks at Kadran. >Azatoth says, "Sorry..." >Azatoth chuckles. >Lochraven says, "slate wands do great damage" Bestatte nods to Lochraven. Bestatte says, "It's my favorite spell...so gruesome and wicked and bloody." >You ask, "any question, Azatoth?" >Azatoth whispers, "Not really...I'm trying to find something to ask...but it's all new to me..." >You ask, "Eggrimm...Question?" Eggrimm asks, "Yes. I was wondering about the Dhe'nar Construction I have been hearing so much about. I have heard that it will be a massive tower that will soon be completed. Can ye fill me in as to if the tower will be completed. Can ye fill me in as to if the tower will be another Darkstone, or what? And will it be only open to dark elves and the sorcerer like?" Emeraldwand asks, "We have any Dhe'nar in the area?" >Titaniia tries to pull Faiyth to her feet, but she is too heavy. >You chuckle. Emeraldwand points at Bestatte. >Bestatte says, "It's an Official House. That's all it is." Eggrimm says, "Also, I have wondered if ye train past all of the spells in every circle, do ye keep trainin in spell research to get yer Casting Strength up, or does it go up naturally? And is there a spell or other way you can use to temporarily " >Emeraldwand says, "Both" >Eggrimm says, "I am 18 trains, just wonderin bout this" >Lochraven says, "keep training" You nod. >Eggrimm nods. You say, "your cs will go up naturally...but spells learned increases it.." You say, "whether that spells been implemented or not" >Eggrimm asks, "hmm, what does 714 life burst do?" You say, "not implemented yet" Eggrimm asks, "any info on what it will do?" You say, "no...it might be replaced with something..but no word yet" >You smile. Avantos is next. >You ask, "Avantos?" >Avantos recites: "After all the changes, after reading all the comments on the boards, whats with Dark Catalyst, MD, Evil eye, the addtional damages being promised in targeted sorceror spells. Do you think the sorceror profession will continue to the #1 hunting profession?" You ask, "my opinion?" >You say, "i'm a follower of Lumnis..." Avantos says, "Sure. You, Lochraven, Bestatte" You say, "and i've been studying sorcery for the love of knowledge..." >You say, "i love my spells.." >You say, "i love watching the hunt .." >You say, "and truthfully...i've never had a dull time hunting..." You say, "so whether im the strongest or not never mattered" You say, ""im thankful i still enjoy my profession..." You say, "and i can see that continuing" Avantos asks, "That's not the question. With all the changes, do you think the sorceror profession is still a impact player?" Lochraven says, "as do I, with or without changes in hunting" >You chuckle. >You say, "i think so" You say, "at times our power may ebb..." >You say, "but with whats being planned.." >Bestatte says, "I tend to talk to excess...but I'll give you my opinion if you promise not to yawn." >You say, "i think we'll remain as such" >Bestatte leans on Avantos. Lochraven says, "we are and I think will continue to be very strong hunters" You smile at Bestatte. Lochraven nods to you. >Avantos leans on Bestatte. Avantos says, "Always m'dear" >Bestatte says, "At the present time..we are not "the most destructive" at higher levels than our own trainings." >Bestatte says, "Personally, I don't give a rolton's tail how well or poorly we can hunt above our own." Bestatte says, "All I know, is that I LOVE being a Sorceress, I LOVE watching my prey crawl to me on their knees and beg for death." >Bestatte says, "If that means a squirrel in the hutch, so be it." Bestatte smiles. Lochraven grins. >Bestatte says, "We are deadly - no doubt about that." >Bestatte smiles. Bestatte asks, "Evil sorcerers?" >Bestatte says, "I can't imagine such a thing." >Bestatte examines her fingernails. You say, "someone asked about evil sorcerers..." >Avantos says, "I agree with most of the changes being done. Evil sorcerors is an oxymoran by the way" >Avantos ducks his head. You say, "and how their roleplayed...with pvp being so harshly treated" >Bestatte says, "I've lost my temper a very few times...and yet I have the reputation of being merciless...among other things." You say, "your being humble, Bestatte" >Avantos says, "One point my sister Asilynne brings u time and time again is the sorcerors can only learn my hunting, and by no other means (as opposed to clerics, empaths, etc), is their any plans to change that>" Bestatte says, "I can count on one hand the number of people I've intentionally killed in Elanthia in the two-plus years I've been here, and still have fingers left over." You nod. Bestatte nods to Avantos. You say, "Bestatte...talk still of being able to enchant magic protection into armor?" >Avantos asks, "How so?" Bestatte says, "There is a new spell in discussion right now - just very preliminary talks, called Ensorcellment." Lochraven says, "ooh I want to ensorcel people" >Emeraldwand says, "Just as long as it doesn't follow the mana pool system" >A pained expression crosses Emeraldwand's face. >Ghonif whispers to the group, "it wont." >Bestatte says, "There's not much to tell about it right now - other than it will add target defense to items, and that the Sorcerer's Guild will play a very important part in the creation of potions and other alchemical tools." >You say, "Romulus knows we need to have a bigger need in the community than we do now..." Androphicus is next. Androphicus says, "ah, thank you" You say, "very welcome" Androphicus says, "1 have 3 questions if you please" > Androphicus says, "i mean i" Androphicus asks, "first, what is true strike you mentioned..is it spirit strike..spell 117?" >You say, "true strike...425" >Emeraldwand says, "425, old name" Emeraldwand says, "Its Elemental Targetting now I belive" >Androphicus says, "ah" >Androphicus nods. Androphicus says, "was confused" >You say, "no worry...very useful spell" >You say, "increases your casting strength based on how many elemental spells you know" Androphicus says, "second...i hear a lot about beta testing..how might one go about getting involved in that..i would love to help the development of my profession by testing things out" Bestatte smiles at Androphicus. Ghonif whispers, "have him post on the boards that he would like to participate" You nod. >You say, "if you post that on the sorcery boards..." You say, "im sure they'll appreciate your willingness to help" Androphicus says, "ah, good, i shall try that" Androphicus says, "finally..." >Androphicus asks, "you mentioned you would demo some spells for us...Would you be willing to do that now..or will you be doing it specifically later?" >You chuckle. You say, "in a little bit we'll go through a few" Bestatte says, "The beta testing team for focused maelstrom is in the process of selection at the moment - but other spells will need beta testing when they're ready for it, by the way." Kronious is next. You say, "aye, Kronious?" Kronious says, "I have four questions." >Kronious asks, "Is that fine?" >You chuckle. You say, "aye" Kronious says, "This is my first question." Kronious says, "It is addressed to anyone who can speak right now." Kronious says, "Except Titaniia, because she is not a Sorcerer." You say, "she wants to be" >You wink. >Titaniia snorts at Kronious. >Lochraven snickers. >Kronious says, "What did any of you do, personall or otherwise, to stop the the reduction of Catalyst or Evil Eye." >Kronious says, "That is, personally or otherwise." Bestatte smiles. >Bestatte says, "I'll answer that." >Bestatte says, "Most of us are for the pushdown...but before you yell - and I promise you may when I'm done..." >Bestatte smiles at Kronious. Emeraldwand says, "I'd like to yell to" Bestatte says, "It's a bit complicated but I'll simplify it for the younger ones who don't understand because they weren't around at the time." Bestatte says, "Before 425 gave us a TD boost, Sorcerers reigned supreme as the hunters of Elanthia." Kronious says, "That is untrue, but I will address that later." Kronious nods to Bestatte. >Bestatte says, "CS boost, that is." >Bestatte says, "Sorry." >Bestatte says, "Then critters were uptweaked because sorcerers had an advantage that put them at a more powerful playing field..." >Emeraldwand says, "The bonus from True Strike got all your critters' TD raised" Bestatte nods to Emeraldwand. Kronious says, "Ahh, good." >Lochraven grins. >Bestatte says, "Exactly." Kronious says, "This leads to my second question." Bestatte says, "Not done yet." >Kronious says, "Which I will ask when you are finished answering." Kronious nods to Bestatte. Bestatte says, "So then we're all using 425, the critter tweaks go up and up, folks start triple training and neglecting other important training issues.." Bestatte says, "And now we have the mess we're in now." Bestatte says, "By removing the pushdown for dark catalyst and evil eye..." Kronious says, "I will add that members of classes have been tripling since it has been possible to do so." Lochraven nods to Kronious. Bestatte says, "It gives Aephir the chance to bring critter TDs back to where they should be." Bestatte says, "There aren't that many, Kronius - if you compare them with the total Sorcerer population." >Kronious says, "Many is relative. It doesn't matter." Emeraldwand says, "By tripling, you neglect the basic training skills such as climb, swim, perception and the like" >Kronious says, "If we had to pick boxes to get experience, many would train in picking." >Bestatte says, "The pushdown removal will ultimately help us - even if you don't see it at the moment." Kronious asks, "Alright. Done?" Kronious nods to Bestatte. >Bestatte nods to Kronious. >You say, "true..but your starting to see a need to train in other areas now.." >Kronious says, "So..the rest of you." Kronious nods to you. >Kronious nods to Lochraven. Kronious asks, "Agree with her?" >Kronious asks, "You didn't do anything to fight it?" You say, "supported it for the most part" >Kronious says, "Forgive me if a throw up." >Kronious says, "Fine." Kronious says, "This leads to my second question." Starrmyste says, "Kronious, I have a dear friend Lady Alisanne who explained what she thought of the change to me and I would love to answer your question too if I might" Kronious says, "Elemental Targetting is on the Minor Elemental list." > >Titaniia says, "The Society of Lorekeepeers has no influence whatsoever on spells or policies, Kronious." >Kronious says, "I am sure you would not overlook the fact that this list is available to Sorcerer, WIZARDS, and BARDS." >Emeraldwand says, "thats me" Kronious nods to Titaniia. Kronious says, "That is not just our profession." Kronious says, "Wizards- our rivals. And Bards." >Kronious says, "So fine." >Bestatte says, "None of them benefit from the CS boost." >Bestatte shrugs. Emeraldwand says, "Rivals are what you make of them" Kronious asks, "They do not?" Wanton says, "Kronious, just so you realize. I am a warrior. Not a sorceror. So it doesn't matter what I support or didn't support." >You whisper, "nice to see he's so emotional about it, though" to your group. Kronious says, "I didn't ask that question of you." >Bestatte nods to you. >Starrmyste says, "There was a more pressing reason that required the drop down effect of Dark catalyst to be removed" Kronious says, "Mine are addressed only to the Sorcerers." Kronious says, "In my opinion, you should not be here. You are not required to answer." Emeraldwand smiles. >Emeraldwand says, "Sure" Kronious says, "They do benefeit from it." Llearyn says, "Kronious ... this is a public meeting." Titaniia says, "We exist to promote roleplay, not to either defend or put down mechanics decisions which we really have no part of." Emeraldwand whispers to the group, "No, hes right in a way" >Kronious nods. Kronious asks, "Alright. My Question?" >Kronious says, "At least one person said that they worked closely with a GameMaster." Lochraven says, "I personally don't think it dropped that much anyway when you cast it and I would rather the whole of td be more normal than when I cast one spell" >Kronious says, "Alright." >Titaniia says, "That is in a personal capacity, not as a mentor." Kronious asks, "What did Wizards have taken away?" >Starrmyste says, "As sorcerers age, the drop down effect of dark catalyst grows to the point that that single spell becomes the only spell they will choose " Lochraven says, "I would like the td to be in a more normal range so I can use other spells as well and not just dc" >Kronious says, "The spell benefeited them as well." Kronious says, "And, it still does." Starrmyste says, "Were that effect not removed, all the new spells that are being implemented would be worthless to sorcerers well past legend" Kronious asks, "Starrmyste, how long have you been around?" >Kronious says, "This is my third question." Starrmyste says, "I am relaying what my friend Lady Alisanne shared with me" >Kronious asks, "How long has she been around?" Starrmyste says, "For quite some time" Lochraven asks, "we need to move this along, Kronious, your third question?" Titaniia says, "Several years, Kronious, I would guess about as long as you and I." Kronious says, "I am now asking it." >Kronious says, "More spells are fine." >Lochraven nods. >Kronious says, "Targetted limb blowup is fine." Kronious says, "But, they don't help us hunt." > >Kronious says, "Dark Catalyst reduction directly decreased the ability with which I hunt." Kronious says, "More spells aren't going to help me any more." Kronious says, "I hunt with ONE spell. My MOST EFFECTIVE one." >Kronious says, "It is a tactic that has been used since we began hunting." Kronious says, "And it will always be used, because that spell is the most effective." Kronious says, "So." Kronious asks, "Why abandon our good hunting spells, to support 'fluff spells' like these others?" Bestatte asks, "These people here are Mentors...they are not involved in the implementation of spells, Kronius. But if you can't enjoy using other spells - just because of their effects, then perhaps you haven't quite embraced sorcery as some other people have?" >Kronious says, "You can answer, or I can move on to my final question." Lochraven nods to Bestatte. >You say, "i used to love hunting with evil eye" >Kronious says, "I admit, I am not quite as full of love as Kalvinne." >You say, "troll kings hate that spell" Kronious says, "But I have been a Sorcerer a long time, and my love of it is best determined by me." Kronious says, "You do have a direct influence, though, so it is good you are here." >Kronious nods to Bestatte. Kronious says, "Right." Bestatte smiles at Kronious. Kronious says, "We hunt with our most powerful spells." >Kronious says, "I'm not going to sit there and blow its legs off, if I can kill it with something else." >Emeraldwand nods to Cuzik. >Bestatte says, "I don't always hunt with our most powerful spells." >Kronious shrugs. Bestatte says, "Sometimes I just like to disease a critter to watch its skin slough off." You say, "and depends who your hunting with" >Kronious says, "I cannot learn from anything doing that." Bestatte says, "Sometimes I use limb disruption." Kronious says, "If I sit there and watch its skin fall off, the Pyrothag will probably kill me." Bestatte asks, "Since when are you required to learn when you hunt?" Kronious says, "Or the Golem will burn me. The Elemental boil me." Kronious says, "My final question." >Ghonif whispers to the group, "actually if you limb disrupt a critter and someone else kills it , you learn from it" Bestatte asks, "When was the last time you went to the squirrel hutch just to remove their limbs and listen to them chatter in agony?" Titaniia says, "May I ask a question about that issue from a warrior's point of view? Kronious..perhaps you could answer it for me." >Kronious nods to Titaniia. You say, "but we still have many spells...as compared to one weapon" >Ghonif whispers to the group, "the same is true of curse spells and disease with the exception of the td reducing curse" Titaniia says, "I often find that I use many non lethal tactics against my foes. I tackle them and hit them on the head..and do whatever I can to weaken them as I fight." Titaniia says, "It can sometimes take fifteen or twenty minutes, and leave me a bloody mess." Bestatte says, "Nothing wrong with being a bloody mess." >Titaniia says, "Now, those skills aren't lethal..but I value them." >Kronious says, "Perhaps you should research some more lethal tactics." >Wanton says, "It also works better to maim when hunting in a group." >Kronious asks, "What is your question..?" Titaniia says, "Using them I am able to accomplish things I cannot accomplish other ways." Titaniia asks, "Are not the non lethal sorcerer skills helps even though they don't kill?" Kronious says, "Some of them." >Kronious says, "Let me give you this example." Kronious says, "Our recent 'Guild skill proposal'" Bestatte says, "Curse and saturate and dispell are all helpful for Sorcery." > Kronious says, "The final list was quite..quaint." >Kronious says, "I will give you one Sorcerer's opinion on it." >Titaniia says, "Hunting is about tactics as much as strength." >Kronious says, "You can have your mash potatoes plain. With peas. With gravy. Or not at all." >Maestroh stands up. Kronious says, "They were a joke." >Kronious says, "I don't want to see our spell list become the same." >Kronious says, "My final question was in regards to a place to hunt." Bestatte says, "The initial skills were exactly that, Kronius - and it was stated several times on the boards." Kronious asks, "Where can I hunt?" >Lochraven says, "Kronious" Bestatte says, "We just needed a few things to open the guild..more useful things will be added." >Kronious leans back. >You say, "we'll get to that in a few, Kronious..need to move the box a little" >Lochraven asks, "we are here to help young people really...perhaps it would be best to voice your opinions on the boards and such?" >Kronious says, "We are being forced into a group hunting environment." >Kronious says, "I have done so, it's useless." You say, "lava golems i hunt alone..." >Kronious shakes his head. Kronious says, "Alright, finally." "mages in a group>You say, "mages in a group" >Kronious says, "I don't know how many little Sorcerer's there are here." >Kronious says, "But I'd like to appologize to each one of them." " >Kronious says, "For a sadness that comes when I see them." Lochraven says, "I have always thought that people needed each other anyway" >Kronious says, "A sadness that they could not be around five years ago." >Kronious says, "When we were strong." >You say, "really need to move through this list brothers..so we'll try to go a little quicker" Kronious says, "Dismantle us." Kronious sits down. Lochraven says, "next question" You ask, "Roctan?" Roctan says, "Well one of my questions has been answered previously, however I would like to ask about multiple opponents." Roctan says, "How is that going to affect us and is our targeted spells going to be affected by multiple opponents." >You say, "our targeted spells ...." You ask, "such as maelstrom?" Roctan says, "aye" >You say, "Ghonif..." >You chuckle. >Bestatte chuckles. >You say, "multiple opponents" >Bestatte says, "Ghonif is our mystery mensch." >Ghonif grins. Ghonif says, "ok" You say, "we'll need to train in spell aiming..." >Bestatte says, "Kris har'esh, Mnar." >Ghonif says, "will possibly include an option for casting at multiple opponets" Ghonif says, "and in casting it more than once on a single opponet" >Ghonif says, "One of the most important is the spell aim skill" Ghonif says, "for all you youngsters," Kromin whispers, "we need to train in aiming?" >You say, "another skill to train in" >You nod. >Ghonif says, "i advise training in spell aim in your training regimen" Ashemu nods to Ghonif. >You say, "it will be of great use in aiming eventually your maelstrom...and your implosion...and your limb disruption" >Ghonif says, "Romulus posted this over a year ago on the boards" Ghonif says, "we had plenty of warning" Roctan says, "not all have access to the boards" nn. >Roctan says, "I didnt" >Ghonif says, "hope that helps you out on your question" >Roctan says, "aye" You say, "yes, Jair..your turn" Jair asks, "I was wondering about the sorcerer's guild. 1 When shall it be finished and where will it be perhaps not known. 2 What shall the ages be for joining. 3 How will I be able to join sence there will not be any Guild masters, or will there be such people apointed masters of the guild?" Ghonif says, "there are a number of answers for that" Jair says, "I want a guild" >You say, "me too" Jair says, "Sure you can be in my guild to I'm sure" >Bestatte says, "The guilds are presumed to be all ready to open within the next several months, beginning with the rogue's guild." Bestatte says, "They won't all be complete, but they will all be open for joining." Bestatte says, "All of them." Jair asks, "Can anyone join?" > Bestatte says, "Yes, but not anyone will want to join any guild." Jair asks, "Of that profession?" >Ghonif says, "In addition the minimum age will probably be 15 trains although the older Sorcerers will be allowed to join first so as to have them get to be guild masters for the younger sorcerers" Bestatte says, "There should be a minimum of 15 trainings to join once the guild masters are selected." >You ask, "any other questions, Jair?" Jair says, "Awaiting for a guild master to be able to invite me" . Jair grumbles. Archpain is next. >You ask, "aye, Archpain?" Archpain says, "Was wondering if there has been any more word about the mana share skill being divided by spheres" >You say, "havent heard talk of that in a little bit" > You say, "not sure if its been dropped.." You ask, "anyone here have any word?" You gaze in wonder at your surroundings. You say, "i liked the idea though...be nice to see it on the boards again" Bestatte says, "I believe Banthis expressed interest in that, but I don't know if he has any plans to actually implement it." >Ashemu says, "ain't heard nothin bout it.. really.. since tha issue was brought up" Wanton says, "I didn't even know they'd talked about it before" Bestatte nods to Wanton. >Archpain says, "that was last I heard." Archpain says, "Um, that'll do for now, someone else can go." Kellah is next. Tyranse went down a wooden ladder. >Kellah says, "Thanks." >Kellah says, "Me got couple questions." Kellah says, "Me not sorcerer, so my happy to be here." >Kellah asks, "What mean drop down in regards to DC?" >Bestatte says, "Dark Catalyst was one of two spells that would lower the target defense of the critter when cast at it. Evil eye was the other one. Both of these spells had the feature removed recently to make way for Aephir to return critter TD to normal." >Bestatte says, "Normal being entirely subjective, of course." >Bestatte gazes up into the heavens. >Bestatte coughs. Kellah asks, "So you say, if TD of critter normally 160, it would be less if DC was cast?" >You say, "used to be" Lochraven says, "used to be for the one cast of dc yes" Bestatte says, "It would have before the change." Kellah asks, "That gone now?" You say, "now..forget still has a drop" >You say, "to make it harder to resist" >Kellah asks, "But you still get the mana return?" You nod to Kellah. You say, "depending on the critter" >Ashemu says, "a lot of critters don't give ya diddly tho" >Ashemu nods to you. Lochraven says, "but some give you lots" Ashemu says, "ain't a guarantee yer gettin mana back" > Kellah asks, "Me seen wizzies yank mana out of critters, why not sorcs?" Emeraldwand says, "Gotta find the critters that are more 'magical'" Bestatte says, "I'd like to announce that I got 22 mana back from a banshee once last month. that was a record for me." Lochraven says, "I've gotten 34 back before" >Kellah says, "Me understand alive is better at given mana." >Ashemu smiles at Bestatte. You say, "i got 31 from a miner before" >Archpain whispers, "37 from a steed. ; P" >Ghonif says, "My uncle RedOrc's best was 36 from a stone sentinel" Kellah asks, "Are you sorcies going to get mana yanking spell like wizzies?" You say, "try go get your mana sharing up to 100 or so..." Bestatte says, "We are not sorcies, first of all.." >Lochraven grins. Wanton grins. >Bestatte says, "Sorry - I just really hate that term." You say, "sorcerers...we need to have a respect for our profession or others wont have it" > Kellah says, "Me grammy no complain when I call her sorcie." > You say, "aye..its a personal preference..." Ghonif says, "that is fine then for your Grammy but it offends many" You say, "but it shows more respect to take the time to say it fully" >Kellah says, "Me a warrior, me fight, not learn big words." >Bestatte smiles at Kellah. > >You rub Kellah. >You smile. >Bestatte says, "Well then, for you..and only for you...you may call us Sorcs...it's shorter and it isn't a cute giggly sounding word." Bestatte asks, "Fair?" Kellah asks, "What this mana share in sphere you talk about?" You say, "mana share we train in...." .You say, "helps us get mana back from dark catalyst..." You say, "and helps us share mana with others" Bestatte says, "My family would skin me alive and watch me writhe if I ever referred to one of them as a sorcie." >Kellah nods to you. Mirrur is next. You say, "Mirrur..." Titaniia says, "Some things be worth learning, even if hard. Fer instance..I know nae ta call Lady Lylia a sorc..acause I like my hands on th' end of my arms. You kin learn if you like." Emeraldwand asks, "If I call you a 'sorcie', how many appendages will I have left?" >You smile. >Emeraldwand glances at Bestatte. >Mirrur says, "okay modified greatly...i'm a bit tired of several other professions being able to hunt much older critters than they are as experience IS important and was wondering if there is a way for us sorcerors to improve our situation, mostly i'm interested in if there is a way to improve our CS to TD ratio besides using 413 (which is pointless as is) or 425 (which i didn't know about till now)" Mirrur says, "and i cannot use MANY of the spells we have as I am also in voln and almost exclusively hunt undead, which is my choice but still i'd like some options for that kind of role play." >You say, "Curse in offensive stance...true strike...elemental saturation..." >You say, "all bring down a critters magical defenses..." Emeraldwand says, "I've always thought that 413 shouldn't have a warding on it...kind of defeats the prupose" Bestatte says, "All mana intensive when you're young, but still useable." You say, "as a sorcerer..." Mirrur says, "i see...hmm...very helpfull thank you" You say, "you may not always be able to overhunt..." >Mirrur asks, "about the undead thing?" Bestatte says, "Also, hunting with an ambushing bladeswinger as a companion saves a LOT of mana." >"some critters are easier for us..some arentYou say, "some critters are easier for us..some arent" >You say, "i hunted in the spider temple in my late teens..." You say, "same with stone giants..." >Ghonif says, "there are suitable undead for sorcerers to hunt up to about your 70th trainin and there is currently a big gap there" >Ashemu says, "don't ferget revamped spell list on tha way.. so some of dem slots ya get frustrated with currently, may be more useful down tha road" >Bestatte says, "So you save up favor til you have dozens of spins on the globe...and then you start enjoying real blood again." >Lochraven says, "there are several critter guides around I believe" Mirrur nods to Ashemu. You say, "any time you have a question on a hunt..just find us at silverwood manor.." >You say, "we'll be more than happy to answer those questions as they come up" Emeraldwand says, "Ring the bell, but not too many times as it annoys the Doorman" Ghonif says, "by the time you are past level 60 aephir will have introduced more undead ....we hope" Sunshyyne is next. >You ask, "aye, Sunshynne?" >Sunshyyne says, "Okay.." >Sunshyyne says, "Firstly..." >Sunshyyne says, "This change in mana disrupt.. would you be able to explain it to me. I'm a baby Sorceress..." Sunshyyne smiles at Bestatte. >Sunshyyne says, "And I rely heavily on this spell to grow..." >You smile at Mirrur. You say, "mana disrupt..." >Lochraven says, "I still rely heavily on it" You say, "its a sorcerers main course for a long time..." You say, "and has many intricacies" Bestatte says, "I still use it more than anything else, unless I'm in banshees." You say, "open handed...it does more damage..." >You say, "more offensive..." >You say, "it does more damage.." >Emeraldwand says, "It does follow Open Handing Casting though" Sunshyyne asks, "This doesn't sound fair. How am I s'posedta grow.. It's hard enough to grow as it is..?" Bestatte smiles at Sunshyyne. >Sunshyyne says, "and I have full mana." >Lochraven asks, "full mana?" >Bestatte says, "You won't have any problems if you're doubling in spell training every level." >Sunshyyne says, "and I still hafta ring back and forth back and forth.." >Sunshyyne says, "to fill my head with knowledge." > >You rub your chin thoughtfully. >You ask, "what are you hunting?" Sunshyyne says, "wraiths in the Abandoned Inn." >Ghonif says, "you might try wraiths under the crypt" Ghonif says, "a bit easier" You say, "crystal golems some here suggest for you" Bestatte says, "Single in your sorcerer circle, single in whatever minor circle you're focusing on at the moment, and throw in a triple when you're in a frivolous mood. That should be sufficient for mana disrupt to continue to be the spell of choice at your level." Sunshyyne says, "Okay." >You say, "some of us still hunt with mana disrupt in late years over dark catalyst" >Bestatte nods to you. >You say, "depends again on the critter" >Ashemu nods to you. >Sunshyyne says, "I'm just concerned that I won't be able to learn without a boatload of mana in my knapsack." Bestatte says, "Kiramon take forever - and all your mana - to kill with dark catalyst, but they crit very nicely with mana disrupt." >You say, "it depends on the critter...and you'll have to experiment to find a hunting area that suits you.." >Wanton says, "you can always hunt with a partner." >Bestatte nods to you. >You say, "that comes from meeting other sorcerers..." >Ashemu nods to Wanton. >You say, "and discussing tactics..." >Bestatte says, "Hunting with a partner is always recommended, as far as I'm concerned." >You say, "and thats why we'll try to be here every month with these meetings" You say, "to meet other sorcerers..." Ashemu says, "heck.. use dem twisted wands.. if yer experiencin mana shortage" Ashemu shrugs. You say, "and steal...i mean learn...their tactics" Ashemu says, "used em thru me twenties" You wink. >Lochraven nods to Ashemu. >Bestatte grins. >Ghonif says, "I also strongly reccomend reading the Sorcerers message tree to get some very good information" You say, "Saitpenre..." >Bestatte nods to Ghonif. You ask, "you had a question?" >Bestatte removes a twisted wand from inside her spidersilk knapsack. Saitpenre says, "As I see it...sorcerers are the optimum profession for role playing possibilities...my question is how does one role play a true sorcerer without overstepping the bounds with PVP and staying within the bounds of the acceptable? As well...why aren't there more groups of sorcerers who explore the role playing aspect? and if there are...perhaps you could share those groups with us who aren't in the know...besides the obvious dark elf one..." Lochraven says, "i still use them and slates just for fun sometimes" Bestatte chuckles. >You applaud. You say, "great question" Ashemu nods. >You say, "sorcerery does have many roleplaying opportunities..." >You say, "evil.." You say, "knowlege..power hungry..." Ashemu says, "tetched in tha head" Lochraven snickers. >You say, "or even good...in some cases.." >Bestatte put a twisted wand inside her spidersilk knapsack. Saitpenre asks, "Are there any groups other than the obvious dark elf ones?" You say, "personally...i worship Lumnis...and quest for the knowledge" Bestatte nods to Saitpenre. Saitpenre asks, "And how can we play the darker side of sorcery without getting into the problems of stepping over the line?" Emeraldwand nods to Saitpenre. >Emeraldwand says, "You can be evil without killing" You ask, "Bestatte?" Ashemu says, "cultivate an aura of evil dat require ya ta blow folks limbs off every time ya get in a dispute" >You say, "want that one" Ashemu says, "dat don't require it.. rather" Bestatte says, "I'll give it a shot, though I can hardly be described as evil..more like wicked." Bestatte winks. >Bestatte says, "Evil is a state of mind - not an ability to kill." Saitpenre says, "If anyone knows or is thinking of creating some sort of group...please let me know...as I'd be interested in joining..." Bestatte says, "There are several rogues who could kill me in a heartbeat - but because they appreciate the concept of roleplaying, they prefer to allow me my wickedness." Saitpenre says, "The problem I have is you can role play as evil or as wicked as you want...but if no one stops to listen to you...it's rather wasted..." Bestatte says, "In other words, the threat of what I could do is sufficient." Ashemu says, "find tha right audience" You say, "you have to set an example for others around you, as well" Bestatte says, "Then you find other people to play with." Bestatte nods to Ashemu. You say, "others will usually follow suit as they observe you" Bestatte says, "Consider Bleeds, for instance. There are some who have trainings well beyond his years..." Bestatte says, "If he were to come back, I would dare anyone to challenge his authority, older or not." Saitpenre asks, "But are there other people who want to explore the dark side and where do I find them?" Bestatte says, "Come to the dark side, Saitpenre...." >Bestatte cackles! You say, "here's a good place" Ashemu says, "yer personality will prove yer principal magnet fer folks like dat Saitpenre" >Wanton says, "You might try talking to Kyrion. If the Huntress appeals to you." >Saitpenre says, "Yes I was considering a religious order to be the best bet to draw a group together..." Bestatte says, "If you're a giggly sorcie who begs for spellies and massies, you will probably not find what you're looking for." Ashemu says, "and.. fer dat matter.. dere's no law aginst formin a group yerself" Galapos is next. You say, "Galapos..." You say, "your question?" Galapos says, "alright" >Galapos asks, "do you know if the difference in CS between a Dark Elf and others, at an older age will be much greater because of their Wisdom and Aura bonus? We talking like a 10-40 CS difference, or does the difference not change at all?" You shake your head. >You say, "the maximum bonus they'll have..." You say, "its fixed..." You say, "once your aura and wisdom are maxed out..." >You say, "you divide the two bonuses in half..." You say, "thats the bonus you add to your cs." You say, "so..." >You say, "basically..." You say, "as a half elf..." >You say, "with max in wisdom and aura..." >You say, "my bonus will be 25..." >You say, "and i believe a dark elf has a max bonus of 33" >You say, "so 8 over me as a half elf" You say, "which in later years isnt much at all" You say, "you should be able to find that info on most guides as well" >You wink. You ask, "any other questions?" You say, "but dont forget..." >You say, "other professions have benefits for sorcerery as well..." >You say, "such as spirit gain.." >"and strength...if you want to drag and carry itemsYou say, "and strength...if you want to drag and carry items" Lochraven asks, "you mean other races Kalvinne?" You nod. You say, "aye" You say, "giant sorcerers..." You say, "are still very viable..." >Galapos says, "aye" You say, "and have other benefits to them" >Ashemu says, "dey tend ta slide faster in tha water tunnel races.. once dey get goin" Ashemu nods. >Galapos says, "just to sum it up.." Galapos asks, "there many human sorcerers in the land?" Bestatte says, "Well, humans have physical strenghth and more blood than we, can take a crit better than we..." Bestatte nods to Galapos. >Bestatte says, "Quite a few, in fact." >Bestatte says, "I remember once when dark elves were the minority and humans the majority." Bestatte says, "That was around the time I first came to Elanthia." Ashemu says, "on a mercenary note.. dey kin haul more treasure away from a hunt. tha sturdier races" >Bestatte nods to Ashemu. Bestatte says, "They drag good too." >Galapos whispers, "finished, thank you very much. I think I wont reroll. hehe" Lochraven says, "I can't drag to save someone's life, even though I'm really tall" You say, "Shelizza" Shelizza is next. >Shelizza says, "well, i have two questions about spells" >Shelizza says, "i know that the damage for MD is supposed to be between 1-70, but the only time i can do more than about 55 is when i'm hunt living critters" Shelizza says, "when i hunt undead i can't seem to do more than about 55 max" >Ghonif says, "mummies for one will sustain 70 damage" Lochraven asks, "the max is being done away with, correct?" Bestatte nods to Lochraven. Lochraven says, "for md" Shelizza nods. Bestatte says, "It will be warding based though - so the perception is that it is being weakened." Shelizza says, "i've had warding failures near 200 though, and still only about 50 damage" Bestatte says, "Also that's because it's the visible damage you're looking at." Ashemu says, "tha spell does unseen damage as well" Ashemu nods to Bestatte. Bestatte says, "There is internal damage you don't get to see, and often that will cause the critter to die after a single cast or two." Bestatte's face turns slightly pale. >Shelizza says, "hmm, ok" >Bestatte says, "Someone just whispered to me the most interesting thing..." Bestatte grins. Bestatte says, "If you mana disrupt yourself, you can see exactly what "invisible" damage is done." >Bestatte smiles darkly. >Shelizza chuckles. You say, "happens" You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past. >Bestatte removes a twisted wand from inside her spidersilk knapsack. >Lochraven nods to you. >Emeraldwand asks, "Anyone ever try and figure out the hidden damage levels?" >Shelizza says, "haven't done that in a long time" Bestatte asks, "Care to try?" >Ashemu declines Bestatte's offer. Ghonif says, "although you have to DC someone else to see the return. Wizard provide a good return" >Ashemu says, "I got plans fer later" >Ghonif whistles tunelessly to himself. >You say, "never wave bye to someone while holding a twisted wand in your hand" >Shelizza says, "my other question is about implosion" Bestatte says, "I think they're constantly trying to figure it out." Ashemu pokes Ghonif in the ribs. >Bestatte says, "But really...does it matter the exact number? All we need to care about is that it works." You say, "love implosion" >Shelizza says, "how do i actually make it effective without dropping a bunch of junk, or prepping other spells before i cast it" You say, "practice...." Lochraven says, "its helpful to have another person who can seal the rip with you" >You say, "stunned critters get sucked right in" Emeraldwand says, "A stunned opponent will always die to implosion" Shelizza nods. Emeraldwand says, "so, for 57 mana, you can wipe out a whole room" Emeraldwand says, "implosion, dispell, implode again" Bestatte says, "Unless you're hunting in the rift, I don't recommend you make it effective at all...until the targeted version is implemented." >You say, "some use it in certain areas...." You say, "be quick to dispell it..." >Shelizza asks, "so, in effect implosion is actually a 57 mana spell?" >Bestatte nods to you. You say, "dont leave it up ..." Bestatte says, "Basically, yes." >You say, "not necessarily..." Bestatte nods to Shelizza. > You say, "you can 706 them..." Bestatte starts chuckling at you! You say, "or md a stun on them" >Bestatte nods to you. >You chuckle. Bestatte says, "And then you have to dispell the second cast as well." You say, "74 mana if you dispell the second void" Shelizza nods. Ashemu says, "WHEN ye dispel it" >Ashemu winks at you. Fistandantiluss whispers, "why dispell the second one?" >Bestatte says, "It's a very mana intensive spell, and currently it isn't nearly as effective as it used to be." >You say, "dispell it so noone walks by and gets sucked in..." You say, "be quick on it..." Shelizza says, "aye" You say, "and remember...it sucks the air out of other rooms nearby.." Fistandantiluss whispers, "oh... hehehe" >Bestatte nods to you. >You say, "you can stun or kill from a room away" >You say, "maelstroms a tougher one..." >Shelizza asks, "how soon after the cast does it do that?" >You say, "it takes time to build to a head..." > Bestatte says, "Immediately." Shelizza nods. You say, "so maelstrom is harder to be responsible with like that..." Bestatte says, "I killed two people on Teras with an implosion. Two others were injured, and a fifth just sat there and scowled at me." >Bestatte smirks. You say, "its not something you can cast and get rid of in a matter of seconds" >You say, "im all for sorcerers using whatever tools they've been given..." >Emeraldwand says, "In all seriousness, Implosion and Maelstorm are really too dangerous to use in our crowded hunting areas" You say, "and accidents happen occasionally...so if you use them..be prepared to hear about it afterward" Bestatte nods to Emeraldwand. Shelizza says, "aye, i've only used it in the jagged plains" Shelizza says, "not many people there" You ask, "Ughsplat?" Ughsplat says, "Uggie a fitur an me talks funny me not pronounce your words goot" Ughsplat says, "Me proud of da name me Momma give me" Ughsplat says, "So Me gonna channel fer a frien a mine" You nod. >Ughsplat says, "Him hassa question" Ughsplat coughs. Ughsplat smiles. >Ughsplat says, "First I would like to say it was good sitting here listening to you folks tonight" >Ughsplat says, "My question has to do with the purpose of these meetings" Ughsplat says, "If they are to answer questions about the spells and implementations" >You say, "more about hunting strategies and tactics..." You say, "and getting to meet our brother and sister sorcerers" >Ashemu grins. >Ughsplat nods. Ughsplat says, "Ok I was hoping this might be mostly concerned with roleplaying" You say, "but also to voice concerns about the profession..." Bestatte says, "Well that too." >You say, "and implementation has a lot in that" You nod to Ughsplat. >Ashemu says, "dis is tha first.. of more meetins Ughsplat" >Ashemu smiles. Ughsplat says, "Most of what ye said was very good.. There are some points that I would love to discuss with ye over a warm corpse., but " >Ashemu says, "it's conceivable.. fer instance.. dat we might hold a summit meetin.. jest ta hear tales of sorcery from past history" Ashemu says, "broad range of topics ta cover" >Ashemu smiles. >Ughsplat says, "In all I think this was good... Hope to be able to attend the next one ye hold and not have to send my poor fighter friend Uggie" >You say, "in the future..." >You say, "we'd like to have this an open format as well" >Ughsplat says, "Ye do have to be very careful" >Ughsplat says, "and tell folks when ye are answering with an opinion" >Ughsplat says, "and not fact though" Ughsplat winks. Titaniia says, "Everything I say is fact. Other folk just get confused." Ughsplat says, "and I think I will now give Uggie back to himself" Ughsplat coughs. >Ughsplat's face turns slightly pale. Ughsplat asks, "Dids Uggie sez sumpin stoopid?" Sunshyyne asks, "is it going to be the same disintegration that comes out of those slate wands? Or more powerful?" >Titaniia looks over at Ughsplat and shakes her head. You ask, "Bestatte?" >You say, "more powerful i've heard..." >Sunshyyne says, "Becuz that might be a nice compromise to fiddling around wid the mana disrupt.." You say, "aye...it would be" Bestatte says, "Romulus wants it to be one of those direct damage spells we were talking about earlier - before mana disrupt changes are completed." >Sunshyyne asks, "is there any news on demonic summoning?" You say, "still in the discussion phase" Sunshyyne says, "Gotcha." You chuckle. Sunshyyne says, "Thank you." >Ashemu says, "if ya haven't already.. and yer curious.. ya might seek Banthis' lair" >Ashemu says, "bout demons" You say, "aye...if you have any...or would like to see a few...feel free to stay" >Dragoth says, "nice" >Vickylynn smiles. >Titaniia gulps. >Titaniia asks, "spells?" >Emeraldwand asks, "Who's your victim?" Emeraldwand grins. Seluesus says, "aye, I'd like to see a demonstration" >Fistandantiluss says, "why couldnt higher level spell be made to be effective, but maybe make it drain a point of spirit? that or drain a little blood... that way it would have some side effects and only be used somtimes, not with every cast. Maybe make it replace life burst." >You say, "i'll be working some spells..." You point at Emeraldwand. You say, "if you have questions about a spell..." >You say, "or would like to see it..." >You say, "stay around...we'll be showing a few.." >Ashemu says, "ideas fer spells should be thrown Romulus's way" Bestatte exclaims, "You get to see what a slate wand does!" >Emeraldwand asks, "really?" Ashemu says, "we ain't got any spells you don't have access ta folks... we're workin from tha same spell circle ya are" Emeraldwand says, "Alchemy will either be a guild skill for sorcerers or wizards" >Bestatte says, "Alchemy is a subject, not a spell." >Bestatte says, "It is already slated for the Sorcerer Guild, as we have need for it for creating special potions and such for demonic summoning." You say, "for a bit ..i'll hush the room again..if you'd like to see a spell demonstrated...just whisper it to me.." You say, "and if you'd like a spell suggestion ..." >You say, "or you hunt in an area..." Falsaft whispers, "could you demonstrate the slate wand spell?" Kromin whispers, "can you show me disintograte? i have never seen it before" >You ask, "anyone have a slate wand?" Bestatte removes a slate wand from inside her spidersilk knapsack. You smile. You ask, "ready Emeraldwand?" >Emeraldwand kneels down and begins to recite prayers. >Emeraldwand continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance. >You wave the slate wand at Emeraldwand. [d100 = 6 + skill bonus 93 + mod -20 - spell lvl 12 = 92] The wand does not fire, but you do learn it will cast an unknown spell. wave wand at emerald * Emeraldwand just bit the dust! >You wave the slate wand at Emeraldwand. [d100 = 68 + skill bonus 93 + mod -20 - spell lvl 12 = 154] A thin grey ray, emitting a shrill whine, strikes Emeraldwand! CS: +419 - TD: +100 + CvA: +14 + d100: +31 - +25 == +339 Warding failed! Half of midsection reduced to a fine red mist! Now unsupported, smoking organs topple out onto the ground! What a mess! * Emeraldwand drops dead at your feet! Roundtime: 3 seconds. >You say, "ouch" Ashemu sniffs at Emeraldwand. You say, "so as you see" >You say, "it works fine" >Bestatte says, "Nice wrist action there." >Ashemu chuckles. >Bestatte winks at you. >You say, "thank you" Lochraven grins. Lochraven says, "great spell eh" >You notice Emeraldwand move his lips, but hear nothing. You take a quick appraisal of Emeraldwand and find that he has deep gashes and serious bleeding from his abdominal area, deep gashes and serious bleeding from his back, and deep gashes and serious bleeding from his chest. He is bleeding badly from the abdomen, and slightly from the back. He is also quite dead. >Bestatte sniffs at Emeraldwand. >You put a slate wand inside your leather duster. >Ashemu says, "ain't a proper sorceror summit without a wizard sacrifice" >Ashemu nods. >You rub Emeraldwand. You hear the ghostly voice of Emeraldwand say, "I'm in a room with 100 drooling sorcerers...dead" You ask, "any bloody ale?" >Bestatte says, "Gorgeous." >Bestatte is admiring Emeraldwand. Bestatte smacks her lips. You say, "also...so you know..." You say, "implosion works as a teleport spell for the dead" You wink. >You say, "damage varies..." Ashemu stands up. Bestatte nods to you. >Lochraven says, "evil eye used to send you back to town" You say, "depending on the warding" Lochraven removes a barrel of Aged Schooner ale from inside her spidersilk backpack. Lochraven forces Emeraldwand's mouth open, and pours in a small amount from her Aged Schooner ale. Emeraldwand's chest looks better. You say, "and acuracy" Bestatte exclaims, "I sent a couple of people to the gates here...from Teras!" Lochraven asks, "any empaths in here?" >Bestatte says, "Can't do that anymore though." >Lochraven says, "thats a fun spell" >read my sixth scroBestatte grumbles. >You hear the ghostly voice of Emeraldwand say, "What would empaths be doing at a sorcerers meeting" >Lochraven forces Emeraldwand's mouth open, and pours in a small amount from her Aged Schooner ale. Emeraldwand's chest looks better. Lochraven forces Emeraldwand's mouth open, and pours in a small amount from her Aged Schooner ale. Emeraldwand's abdomen looks better. >You say, "but hopefully..." >Lochraven has accepted your offer and is now holding a dark scroll. Lochraven put a barrel of Aged Schooner ale inside her spidersilk backpack. >You say, "that spell will become an alternative to mana disrupt" You ask, "any other requests?" >Lochraven stands up. Lochraven raises her dark scroll and gestures. Sparks begin to fly between the dark scroll and Lochraven's fingers. With a sudden burst of enthusiasm, the sparks jump into Lochraven's hand and she seems to glow with power. Lochraven gestures at Emeraldwand. Lochraven suddenly looks very drained. A bolt of soft white light streaks down from the sky bathing Emeraldwand in it. > A brilliant glow forms around Emeraldwand, lingers for a moment, and finally fades. Emeraldwand awakens looking somewhat confused and seriously drained. You concentrate on the Stun Relief spell... Your spell is ready. >Bestatte gestures at Emeraldwand. The glazed look leaves Emeraldwand. You gesture at Lochraven. The glazed look leaves Lochraven. Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds. >Emeraldwand sits up. Farend whispers, ""how much mana will this disinigrate spell cost?" >Lochraven asks, "anyone want to see that?" You chuckle. Lochraven asks, "have anything you want imbedded?" >You say, "that disentegrate spell...hopefully...will cost 6" You say, "6 mana" Emeraldwand exclaims, "Ok, bring on the next demonstration!" >Emeraldwand ducks his head. Bestatte asks, "How about limb disruption versus limb break?" >Bestatte smiles. Emeraldwand says, "Sure, why not" You say, "limb break ..." >Emeraldwand says, "whats the loss of a couple of limbs" You gesture at Emeraldwand. CS: +419 - TD: +100 + CvA: +14 + d100: +41 - +25 == +349 Warding failed! His right leg snaps in pain. He falls to the ground! Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds. Bestatte says, "That's pain." >You say, "nice spell in a group" Bestatte says, "Limb disruption can't be aimed." >You say, "helps others hit the critter...lowering his ds" You say, "but..." You say, "he might stand back up..." Lochraven says, "one of my favorites is torment" >You say, "so you might want to use limb disruption instead" You gesture at Emeraldwand. CS: +419 - TD: +100 + CvA: +14 + d100: +16 - +25 == +324 Warding failed! Emeraldwand screams in agony as his right leg explodes in a shower of flesh, blood, and bone! Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds. Bestatte smiles. Bestatte shivers. You say, "that way..." >Ughsplat says, "Be keerful castin break limg on critters" >You say, "its harder for him to stand" Ughsplat says, "If ye dinna get a leg" Bestatte exclaims, "Mmmmm that looked wonderful - and you scream