Maggie
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'''Strengths:''' Thinkamancy, Poker Face, Caster Links, Design | '''Strengths:''' Thinkamancy, Poker Face, Caster Links, Design | ||
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'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 24]] | '''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 24]] | ||
| - | Maggie is an Adept-class [[Thinkamancy|Thinkamancer]] in the service of [[Stanley the Tool]]. Maggie is initially very professional and self-controlled | + | Maggie is an Adept-class [[Thinkamancy|Thinkamancer]] in the service of [[Stanley the Tool]]. Maggie is initially very professional and self-controlled; [[Parson]] initially describes her as a "cold fish". She loosens up a bit when Parson is demoted and interacts with her on a more social rather than hierarchical basis. |
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| + | Maggie was part of a group of three linked casters, along with a [[Foolamancy|Foolamancer]] ([[Jack Snipe]]) and a [[Lookamancy|Lookamancer]] ([[Misty]]). This combination was used by Stanley as a command-and-control centre: the [[Lookamancy|Lookamancer]] determined the identities and positions of units on the battlefield, the [[Foolamancy|Foolamancer]] presented this information in a readily understood display and the [[Thinkamancy|Thinkamancer]] relayed reports and orders. | ||
| + | Maggie also provided the necessary magic for the set-up; only a [[Thinkamancy|Thinkamancer]] can establish a link between casters. | ||
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| + | After [[Stanley the Tool]] ordered the breaking of the link, only Maggie left the set-up without damage. It is heavily implied that she shielded herself from the 'whiplash' of breaking it causing the damage to be reflected at the other two casters. This resulted in [[Misty|Misty's]] death and a bout of insanity for [[Jack Snipe|Jack]] who continues to suffer from mild mental problems. | ||
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| + | Since then she has served [[Parson]] as adviser and as an instrument in a lot of his plans (i.e. calling [[Charlie]] and the [[Royal Crown Coalition|coalition]] leaders). | ||
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| + | She was also part of the the short-lived tri-mancer link involved in the [[Volcano Uncroaking]]{{erf|1|135}}. | ||
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| - | Maggie | + | Maggie provided [[Parson Gotti|Parson]] with a lot of useful information about Thinkamancy. When she is being didactic, as in [[First_Intermission_29]], Parson sees her manner as resembling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwoman Catwoman]. Their working relationship progresses eventually, and she grows to develop such respect for his abilities that she questions Stanley's decision to replace Parson as chief warlord of Gobwin Knob. |
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| - | She finds a kindred spirit in [[Sizemore]] after | + | She finds a kindred spirit in [[Sizemore]] after the volcano link, and the two appear to have become quite friendly with each other. |
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Her outfit, specifically the black blazer with white piping, is also surprisingly reminiscent of Number 6 from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisoner The Prisoner] - a rebellious former spy who refuses to bend to his captors' mind control techniques. (Given that this is a puzzling association for Maggie's character, this resemblance may be unintentional, or hint at an unrevealed backstory.) Maggie is one of the few Gobwin Knob units who does not wear medieval-inspired clothing. | Her outfit, specifically the black blazer with white piping, is also surprisingly reminiscent of Number 6 from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisoner The Prisoner] - a rebellious former spy who refuses to bend to his captors' mind control techniques. (Given that this is a puzzling association for Maggie's character, this resemblance may be unintentional, or hint at an unrevealed backstory.) Maggie is one of the few Gobwin Knob units who does not wear medieval-inspired clothing. | ||
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Revision as of 11:23, 15 April 2010
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Canon
Proposed Canon
"Fatigue has begun to be a factor, Lord."
Strengths: Thinkamancy, Poker Face, Caster Links, Design
Weaknesses:
First Appearance: TBFGK 24
Maggie is an Adept-class Thinkamancer in the service of Stanley the Tool. Maggie is initially very professional and self-controlled; Parson initially describes her as a "cold fish". She loosens up a bit when Parson is demoted and interacts with her on a more social rather than hierarchical basis.
Maggie was part of a group of three linked casters, along with a Foolamancer (Jack Snipe) and a Lookamancer (Misty). This combination was used by Stanley as a command-and-control centre: the Lookamancer determined the identities and positions of units on the battlefield, the Foolamancer presented this information in a readily understood display and the Thinkamancer relayed reports and orders. Maggie also provided the necessary magic for the set-up; only a Thinkamancer can establish a link between casters.
Plot
After Stanley the Tool ordered the breaking of the link, only Maggie left the set-up without damage. It is heavily implied that she shielded herself from the 'whiplash' of breaking it causing the damage to be reflected at the other two casters. This resulted in Misty's death and a bout of insanity for Jack who continues to suffer from mild mental problems.
Since then she has served Parson as adviser and as an instrument in a lot of his plans (i.e. calling Charlie and the coalition leaders).
She was also part of the the short-lived tri-mancer link involved in the Volcano UncroakingErf-b1-p135
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Relationships
Sizemore Rockwell
The two share a strong rapport. As a Caster, Maggie was probably always aware of Sizemore's "Rock Star" status in the Magic Kingdom. However, they probably weren't all that close until they linked to uncroak the Volcano, and learned just how compatible they really were.
Some level of romantic involvement is implied, but not yet resolved as definitely present or absent.
Sizemore and Maggie have discovered that they can easily link up for casting spells together. This linkage not only boosts Sizemore's abilities, it is also very enjoyable.
Parson Gotti
Parson initially hated Maggie because she was responsible for Misty's death. Since then he seems to have forgiven her. Their relationship began very formally but the two began to be social once Parson stepped down from Chief Warlord, to the point she feels comfortable questioning him and advising him in romantic and sexual matters.
Maggie is probably the staunchest defender of Parson's abilities post volcano-TPK, to the point that she directly argued against Stanley's order regarding his demotion.
Speculation
Description
Maggie provided Parson with a lot of useful information about Thinkamancy. When she is being didactic, as in First_Intermission_29, Parson sees her manner as resembling Catwoman. Their working relationship progresses eventually, and she grows to develop such respect for his abilities that she questions Stanley's decision to replace Parson as chief warlord of Gobwin Knob.
She finds a kindred spirit in Sizemore after the volcano link, and the two appear to have become quite friendly with each other.
Real World References
Maggie is most likely a reference to Margaret Thatcher, to whom she bears some resemblance.
Her outfit, specifically the black blazer with white piping, is also surprisingly reminiscent of Number 6 from The Prisoner - a rebellious former spy who refuses to bend to his captors' mind control techniques. (Given that this is a puzzling association for Maggie's character, this resemblance may be unintentional, or hint at an unrevealed backstory.) Maggie is one of the few Gobwin Knob units who does not wear medieval-inspired clothing.
