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Magic Item

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{{Magic101}}
=Proposed Canon=

A Magic Item is an item that is both magical and made by a mortal. An item with magical powers created by the [[Titans]] is called an [[Artifact]].{{erf|1|035}}

=Speculation=

Magic equipment worn on the head, such as Parsons 3D glasses and Message Hats, may have their powers increased by [[Hat Magic]], or they may only be able to be created by Hat Magic.

==Known Magic Items==

===Eyebooks===

[[Stanley the Tool]] and his main subordinates ([[Wanda Firebaugh]], [[Sizemore Rockwell]], and [[Parson Gotti]]) carry [[eyebook]]s. They resemble ordinary hardback books, of variable size (see below). They were created by Stanley's trio of [[link]]ed casters, using the three disciplines of Eyemancy ([[Lookamancy]], [[Thinkamancy]], and [[Foolamancy]]). Once created, they function under their own power, and continued to do so after the trio was unlinked.

An eyebook is able to transcribe messages from the user's thoughts and send them to another user's Eyebook. Parson also uses his to keep a journal (called a "Klog", derived from "boo''k log''", in the same way that a real-world term "blog" is derived from "we''b log''"). Eyebooks also have the ability to change size, conveniently shrinking to be easily carried and growing to a size suitable for the user. This is not a power unique to them, however.

The name is a play on the iBook type of laptop computer.

===Eyemancer Table===
During the [[Battle for Gobwin Knob]], Stanley's forces utilized an [[Eyemancer Table]] created by the same linked casters that made the [[Eyebook]]s. The tables primary functions allowed [[Gobwin Knob]] to observe enemy troop deployments and direct their own troops from a secure, central location, with a greater degree of clarity, speed, detail, and accuracy than the maps and sand tables combined with scouts or independent Lookamancers employed by all other sides.

===Flying Carpet===

[[Prince Ansom]] has a flying carpet. It resembles a conventional carpet, either rolled up (which is Ansom's usual style of riding) or spread out. The type of magic it uses has not been specified.

The carpet can carry at least two riders.

===Message Hats===

[[Jetstone]] has at least one pair of message hats. They resemble top hats. Presumably, they use Hat Magic, but this has not been specified. 
Stanley and Wanda communicate with them after the Battle of Gobwin Knob {{blog|2009|09|summer-updates-035}}; [[Queen Bea]] of [[Unaroyal]] used one to communicate with [[Don King]] {{blog|2009|09|summer-updates-043}}.

A written message may be placed into the sending hat and transmitted to the receiving hat which rumbles to alert the owner. These particular hats only work in one direction; however, other hats capable of two-way communication may exist. (Upon being given the sending hat of the pair, [[Jillian Zamussels]] asked if it was "dual use" and was told that it was "abjuration only". This appears to imply that the former term describes a two-way hat and the latter describes a one-way sending hat.) Jillian used what may have been two-way hats to communicate with Count Vinnie. http://www.erfworld.com/wiki/index.php/First_Intermission_48

According to 1.10, "Hoffa" is the magic word to transmit the message (perhaps because it is "lost") "Livingston" is the magic word to retrieve a message (because Dr. Livingston was famously found.)

===3D Glasses===

[[Parson|Parson's]] [[3D Glasses]] were discovered in his first [[Stupid Meal]]{{erf|1|040a}}. They grant him one of the abilities normally associated with [[Commander]]s native to [[Erfworld]]: when worn, they allow [[Parson]] to view the stats of a [[Unit]] such as [[Move]], [[Hit]], [[Attack]], and [[Defense]], as well as any Natural Abilities of the Unit. They also allow [[Parson]] to see the name of a Unit, which is not an innate ability of [[Warlord]]s and [[Casters]].

===Mathamancy Bracer===

A [[Mathamancy Bracer|plastic bracer]] that arrived in Parson's second [[Stupid Meal]]. With a neat little groove for his calculator watch to fit into. Apparently a powerful [[Mathamancy]] based item (or possibly an [[Artifact]]{{erf|1|054}}) of great interest to [[Mathamancy]] dependent or interested factions like [[CharlesComm]]{{erf|1|103}}{{erf|1|105}}.

===The Sword of Lord Hamster===

[[Parson's Sword]] arrived in his [[Stupid Meal|Stupid Meals]] - one part per day for three consecutive days. According to the [[Luckamancy]] Charms cereal box{{erf|1|106}}, the sword is the final item necessary to turn [[Parson]] into the "[[Perfect Warlord]]" that the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell|Summoning Spell]] intended him to be. (The other items being his [[3D Glasses]] and [[Mathamancy Bracer]]). Stated abilities include [[Leadership]], [[Combat]] and [[Ruthlessness]].

==="Magic Dust"===

Wanda Firebaugh appears to use yellow dust with magical properties to change the memories of the hobgobwin Mung.{{erf|1|038}} This may have been a spell cast with a visual effect or physical component.
Similar Magic Dust is used by Maggie when she influences Stanley to appoint Parson to Chief Warlord. While it is drawn from her purse, it is unclear whether it is a magic item or simply how her Thinkamancy manifests in this instance, but in both cases the applied effect of is a magical "suggestion".

===Bracer Blaster===

Prince [[Ossomer]] of [[Gobwin Knob]], (formerly [[Jetstone]]), carries a bracer created by [[Ace Hardware]] that, when the word "Tesla" is uttered, fires a "teleforce" ray (force beam action that really lights up!) that was powerful enough to knock [[Ansom]] off of his carpet.{{ref| [[LIAB 8]]}}

===Laurel of Napster===

The Laurel of [[Napster]][[LIAB Text 11]] was created thousands of [[turn]]s ago by a three-way [[caster link]] between a [[Thinkamancer]], [[Hat Magician]] and [[Date-a-mancer]]. The Laurel, while not providing specific numbers, gives the user intuitive knowledge about the probable outcome of a given fight between two combatants. It is possible that the laurel provides concrete numbers when used by a genuine Date-a-mancer or [[Mathamancer]]. It is currently in the possession of [[Chief Warlord]] [[Duncan Scone]] of [[Faq]].

The Laurel of Napster is a reference to the [[Real World]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster Napster], the file sharing software turned pay site that allowed users to share music by matching them to each other.

==See Also==
*[[Scroll]]
*[[Artifact]]
*[[Arkentool]]

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Changemancy

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=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Stuffamancy
}}

=Proposed Canon=
==Information==
Changemancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Stuffamancy]]; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}}

==Abilities==
*As yet Unknown.

==Known Changemancers==
*[[Bowie]], formerly in service to [[Unaroyal]], now residing in the [[Magic Kingdom]].

==Speculation==
It seems possible that the Arkenhammer is an artifact of changemancy fate magic, as the known powers are to alter walnuts(nut->bird), alter the holder's movement type(ground->air), alter the demeanor of dwagons(aggressive->subservient), as well as their side(Barbarian->GK) and fire lightning bolts(inert state->excessive electrical state). Further, the only known user attuned to it is a pure method of change(piker->warlord->Chief Warlord->Heir->Ruler), whose stated goal is to alter the face of the world(warring states->singular empire). On the other hand, any "effect" could be said to be a change from one state to another and could thus be included in the above list. Virtually the only power that would not fit "changeamancy" would be to do nothing, or to prevent change.

Changemancers may be able to affect the specials of units. Example, changing a certain unit so that it grows wings, giving it the flight special. Or possibly just the caster, like David Bowie shape-shifting in Labyrinth (the only known Changemancer being named after him).

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Dollamancy

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=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Spookism
}}

=Proposed Canon=

"Look, there's a lot you can do in Dollamancy. It's fabrication with a motion element, right? If we want. But that's way over your heads, ain't it?"
-Ace Hardware, [[LIAB Text 30]]

Dollamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Spookism]], which uses the [[Motion]] Element; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}} It is described by [[Ace Hardware]] as [[Fabrication]] with a [[motion]] element.

==Abilities==

*Can create non-living [[Unit]]s, including:
**[[Scarecrow]]
**[[Doll]]s
**[[Moll]]s
**Cloth [[Golem]]s
**[[Tchotchke]]s
**Action Figures

*Can create small nonmagical items, such as tools or baskets, or [[Raiment]] (armor or clothes).

*Can create "accessories," including [[Ossomer]]'s [[Magic Item#Bracer Blaster|bracer]].

*Heal cloth golems and perhaps other created units.

==Known Dollamancers==

*[[Ken]] of the Magic Kingdom (referenced, but not yet introduced){{ref|[[First Intermission 25]]}}
*Transylvito Dollamancer (not yet introduced, though [[Jillian Zamussels|Jillian]] speculates that [[Transylvito]] likely employs one to create its [[Scarecrow]], [[Doll]], and [[Moll]] units.) {{ref|[[First Intermission 13]]}} Ace calls him a "pervert."
* [[Ace Hardware]] (current Jetstone dollamancer)
* [[Holly Shortcake]] (former Jetstone dollamancer, croaked)

=Speculation=

*Related to 'dressing up' units and buildings. Benefits other than aesthetic are unknown. May increase Loyalty of units?
*May involve a 'Voodoo Doll' type of control that forces a unit to act against its own will.
* Possibly providing a leadership/combat bonus to their golems, similar to a Croakamancer with Uncroaked units or Dirtamancers with their golems
*Accessories are created by Dollamancy. These may be Magic Items, or may be mundane.

=Natural Dollamancy=

*Maggie said Twolls have a form of natural dollamacy, allowing them to construct some non-magical items such as Parson's breast plate.
*Maggie also indicated Warlords and some casters have a form of natural dollamancy that allows them to create their own livery for their units. An example of this is when Wanda causes the units she mass-uncroaked during the siege of Gobwin Knob to appear wearing Parson's [[hamstard]] [[livery]].

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Dollamancy

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"Look, there's a lot you can do in Dollamancy. It's fabrication with a motion element, right? If we want. But that's way over your heads, ain't it?"
-Ace Hardware, [[LIAB Text 30]]

=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Spookism
}}

=Proposed Canon=

Dollamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Spookism]], which uses the [[Motion]] Element; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}} It is described by [[Ace Hardware]] as [[Fabrication]] with a [[motion]] element.

==Abilities==

*Can create non-living [[Unit]]s, including:
**[[Scarecrow]]
**[[Doll]]s
**[[Moll]]s
**Cloth [[Golem]]s
**[[Tchotchke]]s
**Action Figures

*Can create small nonmagical items, such as tools or baskets, or [[Raiment]] (armor or clothes).

*Can create "accessories," including [[Ossomer]]'s [[Magic Item#Bracer Blaster|bracer]].

*Heal cloth golems and perhaps other created units.

==Known Dollamancers==

*[[Ken]] of the Magic Kingdom (referenced, but not yet introduced){{ref|[[First Intermission 25]]}}
*Transylvito Dollamancer (not yet introduced, though [[Jillian Zamussels|Jillian]] speculates that [[Transylvito]] likely employs one to create its [[Scarecrow]], [[Doll]], and [[Moll]] units.) {{ref|[[First Intermission 13]]}} Ace calls him a "pervert."
* [[Ace Hardware]] (current Jetstone dollamancer)
* [[Holly Shortcake]] (former Jetstone dollamancer, croaked)

=Speculation=

*Related to 'dressing up' units and buildings. Benefits other than aesthetic are unknown. May increase Loyalty of units?
*May involve a 'Voodoo Doll' type of control that forces a unit to act against its own will.
* Possibly providing a leadership/combat bonus to their golems, similar to a Croakamancer with Uncroaked units or Dirtamancers with their golems
*Accessories are created by Dollamancy. These may be Magic Items, or may be mundane.

=Natural Dollamancy=

*Maggie said Twolls have a form of natural dollamacy, allowing them to construct some non-magical items such as Parson's breast plate.
*Maggie also indicated Warlords and some casters have a form of natural dollamancy that allows them to create their own livery for their units. An example of this is when Wanda causes the units she mass-uncroaked during the siege of Gobwin Knob to appear wearing Parson's [[hamstard]] [[livery]].

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Dollamancy

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"Look, there's a lot you can do in Dollamancy. It's fabrication with a motion element, right? If we want. But that's way over your heads, ain't it?"
-Ace Hardware, [[LIAB Text 30]]

=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Spookism
}}

=Proposed Canon=

Dollamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Spookism]], which uses the [[Motion]] Element; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}} It is described by [[Ace Hardware]] as [[Fabrication]] with a [[motion]] element.

==Abilities==

*Can create non-living [[Unit]]s, including:
**[[Scarecrow]]
**[[Doll]]s
**[[Moll]]s
**Cloth [[Golem]]s
**[[Tchotchke]]s
**Action Figures

*Can create small nonmagical items, such as tools or baskets, or [[Raiment]] (armor or clothes).

*Can create "accessories," including [[Ossomer]]'s [[Magic Item#Bracer Blaster|bracer]].

*Heal cloth golems and perhaps other created units.

==Known Dollamancers==

*[[Ken]] of the Magic Kingdom (referenced, but not yet introduced){{ref|[[First Intermission 25]]}}
*Transylvito Dollamancer (not yet introduced, though [[Jillian Zamussels|Jillian]] speculates that [[Transylvito]] likely employs one to create its [[Scarecrow]], [[Doll]], and [[Moll]] units.) {{ref|[[First Intermission 13]]}} Ace calls him a "pervert."
* [[Ace Hardware]] (current Jetstone dollamancer)
* [[Holly Shortcake]] (former Jetstone dollamancer, croaked)

=Speculation=

*Related to 'dressing up' units and buildings. Benefits other than aesthetic are unknown. May increase Loyalty of units?
*May involve a 'Voodoo Doll' type of control that forces a unit to act against its own will.
*Possibly involved in the creation of [[Golem#Cloth_Golem|Cloth Golems]]
*Accessories are created by Dollamancy. These may be Magic Items, or may be mundane.

=Natural Dollamancy=

*Maggie said Twolls have a form of natural dollamacy, allowing them to construct some non-magical items such as Parson's breast plate.
*Maggie also indicated Warlords and some casters have a form of natural dollamancy that allows them to create their own livery for their units. An example of this is when Wanda causes the units she mass-uncroaked during the siege of Gobwin Knob to appear wearing Parson's [[hamstard]] [[livery]].

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Dollamancy

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=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Spookism
}}

"Look, there's a lot you can do in Dollamancy. It's fabrication with a motion element, right? If we want. But that's way over your heads, ain't it?"
-Ace Hardware, [[LIAB Text 30]]

=Proposed Canon=

Dollamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Spookism]], which uses the [[Motion]] Element; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}} It is described by [[Ace Hardware]] as [[Fabrication]] with a [[motion]] element.

==Abilities==

*Can create non-living [[Unit]]s, including:
**[[Scarecrow]]
**[[Doll]]s
**[[Moll]]s
**Cloth [[Golem]]s
**[[Tchotchke]]s
**Action Figures

*Can create small nonmagical items, such as tools or baskets, or [[Raiment]] (armor or clothes).

*Can create "accessories," including [[Ossomer]]'s [[Magic Item#Bracer Blaster|bracer]].

*Heal cloth golems and perhaps other created units.

==Known Dollamancers==

*[[Ken]] of the Magic Kingdom (referenced, but not yet introduced){{ref|[[First Intermission 25]]}}
*Transylvito Dollamancer (not yet introduced, though [[Jillian Zamussels|Jillian]] speculates that [[Transylvito]] likely employs one to create its [[Scarecrow]], [[Doll]], and [[Moll]] units.) {{ref|[[First Intermission 13]]}} Ace calls him a "pervert."
* [[Ace Hardware]] (current Jetstone dollamancer)
* [[Holly Shortcake]] (former Jetstone dollamancer, croaked)

=Speculation=

*Related to 'dressing up' units and buildings. Benefits other than aesthetic are unknown. May increase Loyalty of units?
*May involve a 'Voodoo Doll' type of control that forces a unit to act against its own will.
*Possibly involved in the creation of [[Golem#Cloth_Golem|Cloth Golems]]
*Accessories are created by Dollamancy. These may be Magic Items, or may be mundane.

=Natural Dollamancy=

*Maggie said Twolls have a form of natural dollamacy, allowing them to construct some non-magical items such as Parson's breast plate.
*Maggie also indicated Warlords and some casters have a form of natural dollamancy that allows them to create their own livery for their units. An example of this is when Wanda causes the units she mass-uncroaked during the siege of Gobwin Knob to appear wearing Parson's [[hamstard]] [[livery]].

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Turnamancy

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=Canon=

{{MagicSchool
|Spookism
}}

=Proposed Canon=

Turnamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Spookism]]; it is aligned with the axis of [[Erf]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}}

Turnamancers can reduce the build time for units produced in the city they are located. {{blog|2009|10|summer-updates-–-046}}

==Abilities==

* Increased Production Efficiency:
With the help of a Turnamancer, [[Charlescomm]] can [[pop]] [[archon]]s 3 per 2 [[turn]]s, instead of the normal 1/turn, and Faq pops a Royal Heir in 40 turns instead of 60. This effect may be a sort of time warp (a slowing/speeding effect). Note that, in all known cases, having a Turnamancer reduces production times to two-thirds of what they are without a Turnamancer; this may be a constant ratio.

* [[Prisoner]] [[Turning]]
A Turnamancer can work on a prisoner over time, decreasing [[Loyalty]] and [[Duty]] to their [[Ruler]] and making a conversion to the [[Capturing]] side more likely. Turnamancy can also counter Loyalty spells preventing a voluntary turning.

* [[Turn]] Alterations
End another sides turn (after a brief warning).[[LIAB 21]] This is quite a powerful ability, and may only be accessible to high level Turnamancers. Vanna accomplished this while linked with Charlie, a Thinkamancer.

==Known Turnamancers==
*[[Vanna]], formerly in service to [[Unaroyal]], now working for [[Faq]] on contract, paid by [[Charlescomm]].

=Speculation=

There are two known examples of the turnamancy speedup; the first is increasing 1 Archon / Turn to 3 Archons / 2 Turns. The second is increasing 1 Royal Heir / 60 Turns to 1 Royal Heir / 40 Turns. Both of these are consistent with the idea of the Turnamancer "storing" their turn on the first turn, then granting the stored turn to the city on the next turn. This may be how Turnamancers do it. Turnamancers may also be able to "steal" another unit's turn in battle, effectively paralysing both units.

Turnamancy might alter the flow of time ([[turn]]s) in some way, perhaps gaining more time for one's own [[side]] or [[unit]]s, or removing move or actions from the other [[side]] or [[unit]]s.

If Turnamancy can slow time, this could be useful not only for popping units, but allow Regents to complete rounds and still have time for actions, or have direct military application.

Alternatively, it may be an effect not on how long a turn lasts but what can happen in that turn; possibly increasing production values and income. It may also be possible for a stack led by a Turnamancer to move farther and/or perform more actions/attacks per turn.

A master class turnamancer (or two, linked) may be able to skip an opposing side's turn.

Natural Turnamancy may be how turn order is decided.

People often comment that Turnamancy appears to be a combination of two unrelated spheres of [[magic]]: [[loyalty]] and [[time]]. It grates against common sense to see a sphere of magic based upon a homonym, pun, or turn of phrase. Actually this may be a clue as to the fundamental nature of [[erfworld]]. It may be that to its very core erfworld's logic is derivative of certain aspects of English speaking Earth culture rather than having an internal logic of its own.

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Vanna

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=Proposed Canon=
''"That was just like, woah."''

'''Strengths:''' [[Turning]] [[Stuff]], Looking Good

'''Weaknesses:''' Eloquence

'''First Appearance:''' [[First Intermission 43]] (Named), [[First Intermission 49]] (Action), [[LIAB 21]] (Seen)

Vanna is a [[Turnamancer]] formerly in the service of [[Unaroyal]], now working under contract for [[Faq]]. She has decreased the time needed to [[pop]] Faq's [[heir]] by 20 turns, as well as increased production in Faq's other two cities. She also helped to [[turning | turn]] [[Duncan Scone]]. During the Battle of [[Jetstone]], she prematurely ended [[Gobwin Knob]]'s [[turn]]. She was implied heavily to have been [[link]]ed to [[Charlie]], allowing him to apply the power of the [[Arkendish]] to a Turnamancy feat (another [[caster]] could also have been linked with Charlie when she did this).
She pledged to [[Queen Bea]] that she would only work for [[Royal]] [[sides]]. Her current contract was funded by [[Charlie]] but she is a Faq unit, fulfilling her promise.

=Real World References=

Vanna is a reference to Vanna White of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_(U.S._game_show) Wheel of Fortune] fame. Before 1997, the letters on the puzzle board were printed on rotating triangular prisms [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52-QuhZTSh0&feature=related that were turned manually by White]. (Since 1997, the puzzle board has used computer monitors with touch screens. White still is the hostess of Wheel of Fortune but she no longer turns the letters.)

While wearing her cloak, Vanna has the appearance of a White Mage from the Final Fantasy series of RPGs.

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Vanna

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=Proposed Canon=
''"That was just like, woah."''

'''Strengths:''' [[Turning]] [[Stuff]], Looking Good

'''Weaknesses:''' Eloquence

'''First Appearance:''' [[First Intermission 43]] (Named), [[First Intermission 49]] (Action), [[LIAB 21]] (Seen)

Vanna is a [[Turnamancer]] formerly in the service of [[Unaroyal]], now working under contract for [[Faq]]. She has decreased the time needed to [[pop]] Faq's [[heir]] by 20 turns, as well as increased production in Faq's other two cities. She also helped to [[turning | turn]] [[Duncan Scone]]. During the Battle of [[Jetstone]], she prematurely ended [[Gobwin Knob]]'s [[turn]]. She was implied heavily to have been [[link]]ed to [[Charlie]], allowing him to apply the power of the [[Arkendish]] to a Turnamancy feat (another [[caster]] could also have been linked with Charlie when she did this).
She pledged to [[Queen Bea]] that she would only work for [[Royal]] [[sides]]. Her current contract was funded by [[Charlie]].

=Real World References=

Vanna is a reference to Vanna White of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_(U.S._game_show) Wheel of Fortune] fame. Before 1997, the letters on the puzzle board were printed on rotating triangular prisms [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52-QuhZTSh0&feature=related that were turned manually by White]. (Since 1997, the puzzle board has used computer monitors with touch screens. White still is the hostess of Wheel of Fortune but she no longer turns the letters.)

While wearing her cloak, Vanna has the appearance of a White Mage from the Final Fantasy series of RPGs.

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Isaac

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{{Stats
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|race= [[Men]]
|faction= [[Magic Kingdom]]
|tribe=
|class= [[Caster]] ([[Thinkamancer]])
|rank= Mastermind, Headmaster
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=Proposed Canon=
''He suspected it might be a law of Erfworld, but there was not enough evidence.''

'''Strengths:''' Curiosity, Generosity, Inventiveness, Building Scientific Instruments, Stylish Jackets

'''Weaknesses:''' Loneliness, Focus, Courage of Convictions

'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 140]]

Isaac is a Headmaster among the [[Thinkamancer]]s. {{ref| [[LIAB Text 40]]}}

First seen when Parson entered the Magic Kingdom after the Battle for Gobwin Knob, he summoned the Thinkamancers to unravel the Croakamancer-Dirtamancer link up, saying they'd do it for no charge.

Isaac is a rarity among the casters of the Magic Kingdom, not content with debating and arguing over theories and hypotheses on the nature of magic and Erf, but actively working to discern reliable and consistent facts. So far, this has led to the creation of a number of devices to aid thinkamancers in better accessing nodes of amplification or attuning to the frequencies of certain G-String vibrations (all of which resemble children's playground equipment from our world).

=Speculation=
Should he ever link up with a Carnymancer, they will create devices capable of automatically switching Thinkamancers between nodes at precisely calibrated frequencies to achieve Thinkamancy that, while not as versatile, will actually rival the Arkendish in power (like a Ferris Wheel or a Roller Coaster).

Isaac may hope that he or one of the other [[Great Minds that Think Alike]] can replace [[Charlie]] as the attuned holder of the [[Arkendish]], if [[Parson]] succeeds in defeating [[Charlie]]. This would explain their motivation and Janis' comment about the Thinkamancers "thinking" they understood the purpose of summoning the "Perfect Warlord".

=Real World References=
His name coupled with his tendencies as a natural philosopher are a reference to Isaac Newton.

His appearance is a reference to Carl Sagan.

His desire for the Arkendish as a tool of observation may also be a reference the use of radio telescopes in astronomy.

Both Carl Sagan and Isaac Newton were teachers, and one of the titles for the person in charge of a school is Headmaster.

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Jillian-Jack Relationship

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Jack and Jill(ian) seem to be long acquainted with each other. Jillian indicates that she believed he had a crush on her. Jillian on her part seems at least fond of Jack and considers him to be a genius [[Foolamancer]]. When the two met in battle both seemed to be deeply affected; seeing Jillian and hearing her speak his name appears to have largely cured Jack of his insanity. Jillian has offered to accept Jack to her side both times they have encountered each other within the comic, and although both times Jack declined the offer, he has also expressed some regret (to himself) in not joining her and implies that he may yet switch allegiances if she continues to ask in the future.<noinclude>

[[Jillian Zamussels]] : [[Jack Snipe]]
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Gobwin Insurrection

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{{battle
|prev= [[First Battle of Faq]]
|conc= None
|next= [[Destruction of the Milquetoast Clan]]
|name= Gobwin Insurrection
|image=
|conflict= Gobwin Insurrection
|date=
|place= [[Gobwin Knob]]
|result= [[King Saline IV]] croaked; [[Stanley the Tool|Stanley the Plaid]] becomes [[Overlord]] of Gobwin Knob
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob| Gobwin Knob & Tribe of the Plaid]]
|side2= [[Gobwin]] Insurrectionists
|commanders1=*[[Ruler]] [[King Saline IV]]
*Chief Warlod[[Stanley the Tool| Stanley the Plaid]]
|commanders2=* ''unknown''
|forces1=*1 [[Royal]]
*1 Warlord
*Dwagons
*Gobwin Knob Casters
**1 Dirtamancer [[Sizemore Rockwell]]
*[[Men]]
**Tribe of the Plaid
|forces2=*Gobwins
*''possibly'' Hobgobwins
|casual1=*[[King Saline IV]]
*''additional casualties unknown''
|casual2=*''unknown''
}}

{{campaign
|1={{{width|300px}}}
|2={{{c1|#B4C5E3}}}
|3={{{c2|#F0F0F0}}}
|name= [[Gobwin Insurrection]]
|battles= [[Gobwin Insurrection: Part I]], [[Gobwin Insurrection: Part II]]
}}
=Analysis=
Some time after [[Stanley the Tool]] [[sack]]ed the [[Faq|City of Faq]], while Stanley and a group of casters were outside of the capital on an attack, the [[hobgobwin]] and [[gobwin]] [[natural allies]] of [[Gobwin Knob]] suddenly broke alliance, [[croaking]] [[King Saline IV]] and leaving Stanley (as [[heir]]) Overlord of Gobwin Knob in the field. Returning with his stacks of dragons and caster units, he promptly retook the [[capital]] and the Gobwin and Hobgobwin units surrendered and reformed their alliance to him.

It is extremely rare and serious for a group of natural allies to break alliance with their chosen Capital side. Generally, a natural alliance will last as long as both sides survive. And considering that the remaining gobwins and hobgobwins rejoined the new Overlord of Gobwin Knob (and stayed with it to the [[Vurp|last hobgobwin]], this betrayal was strange indeed. It is unknown exactly why the tribes broke alliance, but Vurp (as the last surviving hobgobwin witness) has lied to Parson Gotti to cover up the true events (or at least his knowledge thereof).

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First Battle of Faq

2011-05-07T01:52:14Z

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{{StanleysHistoric}}
{{battle
|prev= Unknown
|conc= None
|next= [[Gobwin Insurrection]]
|name= First Battle of Faq{{Erf|1|083}}
|image=
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]]
|date=
|place= Faq
|result= Faq Destroyed; [[Wanda Firebaugh]], [[Jack Snipe]] join Stanley; Warlord [[Jillian Zamussels]] becomes a Barbarian
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]{{Erf|1|147}}
|side2= [[Faq]]
|commanders1= *[[Stanley the Tool]]
|commanders2= *King Banhammer
|forces1= *Dwagons
|forces2= *Faq Warlords
*Faq units
*1 Foolamancer (absent)
**[[Jack Snipe]]
*1 Predictamancer
|casual1= *''Unknown''
|casual2= *King Banhammer
*Faq destroyed
}}
=Analysis=

''"I take it Faq did fall?"'' - [[Prince Ansom]]{{Erf|1|083}} 
''"Instantly. One turn I got a frantic message about an overflight of dwagons. On my next turn, I was a barbarian."'' - [[Jillian Zamussels]]{{Erf|1|083}} 

[[Faq]] fell to Stanley after he was contacted by [[Wanda Firebaugh]], who conspired with him to attack the capital{{Erf|1|147}}.
[[Wanda Firebaugh]] planned for the attack to take place expecting Stanley to fail in his attack, but switched sides to serve Gobwin Knob after it became apparent that Stanley would live and Faq would fall. Stanley attributes his success to the massive number of wild dragons he encountered and tamed en route and is under the impression Wanda simply misjudged the tactical situation he would have arrived in otherwise. His trust in her was supported by witnessing her turn mid-battle and her capture of the Tower from within (which included creating an uncroaked unit from the King of Faq himself).
[[Jack Snipe]] was arranged to be out of the city at the time, leaving it exposed and vulnerable, but later was captured when the remaining two cities of the side were razed by [[Stanley the Tool]] after this battle.
=Speculation=

Presumably, Faq's [[Predictamancer]] escaped into the Magic Kingdom. Any other Faq casters likely did the same or were croaked in the battle (or subsequent razings). It may be possible that one or more other casters (it is not known exactly how many existed at the court of Faq) were indeed captured, but have since croaked (or been disbanded) in service to Gobwin Knob.
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Milquetoast

2011-05-07T01:48:41Z

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{{speculation}}
=Proposed Canon=
Milquetoast Clan was [[Destruction of the Milquetoast Clan|destroyed]] by [[Stanley the Plaid]] in his quest for [[Arkentools]].{{erf|1|034}}

=Speculation=

===A Tribe of...===
The Milquetoast Clan might be a reference to a particular [[tribe]] or "ethnic group." If this were the case, destroying the clan could be quite a feat, as their units might be spread out over several [[side]]s. However, the implication from the name suggests that this is not the case, as "milquetoast" refers to an excessively weak or timid person.

===A Side of Men===
The Milquetoast Clan may have been a [[capital side]] in [[Erfworld]].

Milquetoast units were probably the base standard unit of [[Men]], with no particular strengths or weaknesses, and the basis from which all other units of that type could be measured. Their garrison probably consisted of [[Piker]], [[Stabber]], and [[Archer]] [[Class]] infantry, with few or no special unit types. Milquetoast politics and strategy probably featured no alliances, no attacks, and only moderate defense, allowing units to pop slowly and gain few levels, thus making them an easy target for Stanley.

Stanley may have destroyed the Milquetoast Clan because he erroneously believed that they might secretly possess an [[Arkentool]], which they were too cowardly to actually use. Alternately, the Milquetoast may have spread the rumor that they had an Arkentool, in order to deter attacks or they may have indeed possessed an unidentified fourth Arkentool and somehow managed to keep it out of Stanley's hands despite their destruction. The Milquetoast did survive until [[Stanley]] came along, which suggests they weren't totally helpless. At the very least, the cost of destroying them probably exceeded whatever profits would be gained by [[sack]]ing their [[city]] or cities.

===A Clan of Elves===
"... he hit the elves, wiped out the milquetoast clan" could refer to a single action, not two. Milquetoast fits in nicely with the sillier [[elf]] brand names, that they're called a "clan". Just as the [[Superfluous elves]]' only role is to not be used, and the [[tardy elves]]' role is to not show up, the milquetoast elves only existed to be wiped out.

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Milquetoast

2011-05-07T01:47:57Z

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{{speculation}}
=Proposed Canon=
Milquetoast Clan was [[Destruction of the Milquetoast Clan|destroyed]] by [[Stanley the Plaid]] in his quest for [[Arkentools]].{{erf|1|034}}

=Speculation=

===A Tribe of...===
The Milquetoast Clan might be a reference to a particular [[tribe]] or "ethnic group." If this were the case, destroying the clan could be quite a feat, as their units might be spread out over several [[side]]s. However, the implication from the name suggests that this is not the case, as "milquetoast" refers to an excessively weak or timid person.

===A Side of Men===
The Milquetoast Clan may have been a [[capital side]] in [[Erfworld]].

Milquetoast units were probably the base standard unit of [[Men]], with no particular strengths or weaknesses, and the basis from which all other units of that type could be measured. Their garrison probably consisted of [[Piker]], [[Stabber]], and [[Archer]] [[Class]] infantry, with few or no special unit types. Milquetoast politics and strategy probably featured no alliances, no attacks, and only moderate defense, allowing units to pop slowly and gain few levels, thus making them an easy target for Stanley.

Stanley may have destroyed the Milquetoast Clan because he erroneously believed that they might secretly possess an [[Arkentool]], which they were too cowardly to actually use. Alternately, the Milquetoast may have spread the rumor that they had an Arkentool, in order to deter attacks or they may have indeed possessed an unidentified fourth Arkentool and somehow managed to keep it out of Stanley's hands despite their destruction.
However, the Milquetoast did survive until [[Stanley]] came along, which suggests they weren't totally helpless. At the very least, the cost of destroying them probably exceeded whatever profits would be gained by [[sack]]ing their [[city]] or cities.

===A Clan of Elves===
"... he hit the elves, wiped out the milquetoast clan" could refer to a single action, not two. Milquetoast fits in nicely with the sillier [[elf]] brand names, that they're called a "clan". Just as the [[Superfluous elves]]' only role is to not be used, and the [[tardy elves]]' role is to not show up, the milquetoast elves only existed to be wiped out.

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FAQ's Attack of Progrock

2011-05-07T01:43:51Z

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{{Stub}}
{{Current events}}

{{StanleysWars}}
{{battle
|prev= [[Battle of the Expository Bridge]]
|conc= [[Siege of Spacerock]]
|next= ''None''
|name= FAQ's Attack of Progrock
|image={{crop|13|35|340|335|LIAB_56.jpg}}
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]]
|date= 66 [[turn]]s after the [[Battle for Gobwin Knob]], 75 [[AW]]
|place= [[Progrock]]
|result= ''Undetermined'',
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]
|side2= [[Faq]]
|commanders1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*''Presently Unknown''
|commanders2= <big>FAQ</big>
*[[Queen]] [[Jillian Zamussels]]
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Duncan Scone]]
*2 Faq Warlords
*[[Turnamancer]] [[Vanna]]

|forces1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*''Presently Unknown''

|forces2= <big>FAQ</big>
*26 [[Gwiffons]]
*10 [[Megalogwiffs]]
*''Possibly Others''

|casual1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*''Presently Unknown''

|casual2= <big>FAQ</big>
*''Presently Unknown''
}}

=Background=
After ending [[Gobwin Knob]]'s turn early by [[Turnamancy]], Queen [[Jillian Zamussels]] of [[FAQ]] left the [[Siege of Spacerock]] before it ended.

She and her [[Chief Warlord]] [[Duncan Scone]] planned to [[raze]] several Gobwin Knob cities on their way back to FAQ, including [[Brookstone]] and [[Progrock]] {{erf|2|30}}.

[[Charlie]] initiated a [[Thinkagram]] to her, telling her to return, but Duncan was able to convince her to keep to their original plan, partly through the implication that Charlie might have been trying to influence her with magical suggestion (Book 2, Text update 32).

Because Vanna had already ended Gobwin Knob's turn and then tried to [[turning|turn]] [[Prince Ansom]] to [[FAQ]], she began the attack of Progrock at zero [[juice]].

=The Attack=

Queen Zamussels initiated the entirely aerial assault with basic screening maneuvers and a relatively unopposed move on the Tower through the air space. Her prisoner, Ansom, chided her for skipping protocol of circling the garrison to scout before attacking, but she ignored his comments and did not encounter any unexpected traps or resistance. During the battle, with victory imminent, Queen Zamussels began taking prisoners (with the implied intent of having Vanna mass turn them to shore up Faq's infantry), but only with living units; she ordered decrypted enemy units destroyed and crushed several to dust with her Megalogwiff mount (by engulfing them as Ansom was and then squeezing them to death). As the battle ended, Ansom indicated to the Queen that he did not approve of her conduct regarding the decrypted units.

The loss of a city did not escape the notice of Gobwin Knob's Chief Warlord, Parson Gotti, who made a note to deal with retaking the city and possibly hunting down Queen Zamussel's strike force on the next turn (and left orders to have his successor do the same if he were to croak in the action at Jetstone that turn).

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Siege of Spacerock

2011-04-25T16:47:11Z

108.16.13.229:

{{Current events}}
{{needsimprovement}}

{{StanleysWars}}
{{AssaultJetstone}}
{{battle
|prev= [[Battle of the Expository Bridge]]
|conc= [[FAQ's Attack of Progrock]]
|next= ''None''
|name= Siege of Spacerock
|image=
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]], [[Assault on Jetstone]]
|date= 66 [[turn]]s after the [[Battle for Gobwin Knob]], 75 [[AW]]
|place= [[Spacerock]]
|result= ''Undetermined'',
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]
|side2= [[Jetstone]], [[Faq]]
|commanders1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Parson Gotti]]
*[[Croakamancer]] [[Wanda Firebaugh]]
*[[Foolamancer]] [[Jack Snipe]]
*[[Lady Sylvia Lazarus]]
*[[Ossomer|Prince Ossomer]] ([[Decrypted]])
*[[K.C.]]
*Duke [[Adam Antium]] ([[Decrypted]])
*''Possibly Others''
|commanders2= <big>Jetstone</big>
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Ossomer|Prince Ossomer]]
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Tramennis|Prince Tramennis]]
*Duke [[Adam Antium]] ([[Warlord]])
*Duke [[Lacrosse]]
*''Other Warlords''
*[[Healomancer]] [[Pierce]]
*[[Dollamancer]] [[Ace Hardware]]
*[[Dittomancer]] [[Lloyd]]
*[[Hat Magician]] [[Cubbins]]
<big>FAQ</big>
*[[Queen]] [[Jillian Zamussels]]
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Duncan Scone]]
*Warlords [[Belzon]] and [[Bobtail]]
*[[Turnamancer]] [[Vanna]]
<big>Other Allied Sides</big>
*[[Transylvito]]
*[[Charlescomm]]
*[[Overlord]] [[Charlie]] ([[Caster link]])
|forces1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*[[Dwagons]]
**[[Red dwagon|Red]]
**[[Blue dwagon|Blue]]
**[[Green dwagon|Green]]
**[[Brown dwagon|Brown]]
**[[Yellow dwagon|Yellow]]
**[[Pink dwagon|Pink]]
**[[Purple dwagon|Purple]]
*[[Decrypted]] [[Archons]]
*Stabber [[decrypted]] riders
*[[Hobgobwins]]
*[[Decrypted]] [[Dwagons]]
**[[Red dwagon|Red]]
**''Possibly Other Types''
|forces2= <big>Jetstone</big>
*[[Golem#Cloth Golem|Cloth Golems]]
*[[Stabber]]-class [[Infantry]]
**Swordsmen
*[[Archer]]-class [[Infantry]]
* 9 [[Unipegataur]]
* Unknown [[Orlies]]
*''Possibly Others''
<big>Transylvito</big>:
*A few spy [[Doombat|bats]] (non-combatants)
<big>FAQ</big>:
*26 [[Gwiffons]]
*10 [[Megalogwiffs]]
*''Possibly Others''

|casual1= <big>Gobwin Knob</big>
*[[Dwagons]]
**[[Red dwagon|Red]]
**[[Blue dwagon|Blue]]
**[[Green dwagon|Green]]
**[[Brown dwagon|Brown]]
**[[Yellow dwagon|Yellow]]
**[[Pink dwagon|Pink]]
**[[Purple dwagon|Purple]]
*Stabber [[decrypted]] riders
*''Possibly Others''

|casual2= <big>Jetstone</big>
*[[Chief Warlord]] [[Ossomer|Prince Ossomer]]
*Duke [[Adam Antium]]
*[[Stabber]]-class [[Infantry]]
*[[Piker]]-class [[Infantry]]
**Swordsmen
*''Possibly Others''
}}

==Background==

An initial manoeuvre by [[Wanda]] and [[Prince Ansom]] to capture [[Prince Ossomer]] was successful but led to a skirmish in which the [[Foolamancer]], [[Jack Snipe]], and [[Prince Ansom]] were injured. Interrogating the turned Ossomer revealed information about hidden reinforcement columns prompting [[Wanda]] to lead an assault against [[Spacerock]]'s garrison from the air with the intention of croaking [[King Slately]]; this would [[disband]] or convert [[Jetstone]] (since [[Ossomer]] was heir).

After the first turn ending, the Battle of Expository Bridge continued with [[Haggar]] and [[Faq]]'s forces softening the [[Gobwin Knob]] units up, capturing [[Ansom]] in the process, for [[Jetstone]]'s ground forces to attack and wipe them out before returning to [[Spacerock]] where the ground infantry took up residence in the Atrium. [[Haggar]]'s forces are then believed to have retreated towards their own [[capital]], likely using all their remaining move in the turn, while [[Jillian]] withdrew with the goal of destroying several of [[Gobwin Knob]]'s cities on her way back to [[Faq]].

==Gobwin Knob's turn==

Before the force turn Faq leader [[Jillian Zamussels]] moved to intercept and parley with Wanda in Spacerock's airspace. Jillian "agreed" to leave without a fight but instead of telling [[Vanna]] to go into the Magic Kingdom as she had claimed, ordered her to cast a spell arranged by [[Charlie]]. This [[Caster link]] enhanced spell forced Gobwin Knob to immediately end turn leaving Wanda stranded in Spacerock's air space and the infantry column without any air or caster support.

==Coalition's turn==

===The Setup===

Jillian's capture of [[Ansom]] caused Gobwin Knob to lose their [[Chief Warlord]]. [[Parson Gotti]] presented [[Stanley]] with several possible candidates for Chief Warlord among Gobwin Knob's forces in Spacerock's Airspace, however a suggestion spell cast by [[Maggie]] caused Stanley to promote [[Parson Gotti]] into the role and leave him to manage the battle. Parson quickly came up with a plan, contacting [[Jack Snipe]] to discuss Jetstone's likely response and ordered him to cast a [[Spell|Baffle]] over Wanda's [[stack]] before laying out his plan to both he and Wanda. Parson then ordered [[Sizemore]]'s return from the [[Magic Kingdom]], promoted himself to a field unit and proceeded to the armoury where he equiped himself with several [[Magic Item]]s, intending to join the battle at Spacerock by passing through the Magic Kingdom with Sizemore's protection then continued to [[Gobwin Knob]]'s [[portal]] room. Meanwhile, [[Tramennis]] returned from the Battle of the Expository Bridge and convinced [[King Slately]] to let him contact [[Charlie]] who gave Tramennis information on Parson Gotti. Tramennis then proceeded to discuss possible diplomacy with Gobwin Knob, including an alliance with a non-aggression treaty that would see them [[croak]] Wanda and take the Arkenpliers as opposed to simply croaking Gobwin Knob's entire attack force. They then made demands to Gobwin Knob for [[parley]] requiring them to dispell all [[foolamancy]] and bring the forces away from the [[tower]] but over the [[Garrison]]. Parson ordered compliance with screening stacks to be placed between Wanda and the tower before having [[Ossomer]] meet for parley and stall for time.

===The Landing===

As Parley began, [[Yellow Dwagon]]s opened fire with Acidic Battlecrap attacks on the Atrium which destroyed the roof and croaked Jetstone infantry in the Garrison's [[courtyard]]. Tramennis responded by ordering the casters to fire the tower's [[Shockamancy]] spells on the Yellow Dwagons and order the retreat of Jetstone units from the Atrium where they were being croaked or, in the case of Duke [[Adam Antium]], wounded. As [[Maggie]] reported the casualties of the Yellow Dwagons, Parson ordered the promotion of all Hobgobwins in the airspace to [[Heavy Unit]]s, causing their mounts to fall steadily into the open Atrium and land, together with giving the "Go" order to Wanda stating "Lets do Lunch". At this, Wanda commanded the uncroaked riders in the airspace to [[Harvest]] their [[Dwagon]]s (a process which croaks the target unit in a single hit) causing the croaked Dwagons and their riders to fall into the Atrium, killing some, wounding or incapacitating others and croaking the remainder. Wanda was incapacitated in the fall but a healthy [[Jack Snipe]] steered Antium away from her with a displacement [[spell]] on her croaked mount and Wanda herself, together with A [[Veil]] which disguised him as a Jetstone [[Warlord]]. This done Jack Snipe proceeded to cast a [[Healomancy]] [[scroll]] on Wanda. [[ Jack]] recommended to a now-functional Wanda that they find leadership and re-stack. [[Wanda]] decrypted her fallen [[dwagon]], and was almost attacked by Antium. However, he was inopportunely hit with a stray arrow and croaked. [[Wanda]] decrypted him for use as "leadership".

==Notes==

*[[Hippiemancer]] [[Janis]] has fetched [[Predictamancer]] [[Marie Lavraie]] and the two of them are heading for [[Magic_Kingdom#Portal_Park]] where they intend to see Parson Gotti enter the [[Magic Kingdom]]
*[[Maggie]] has encoded a message into her [[G-String]] which she hopes the [[Great Minds that Think Alike]] will read, informing them that Parson will be passing through the Magick Kingdom to Spacerock. It is her belief that they will protect and/or assist him (particularly against the threat of any interference or attack from Charlie).
* The battle as it has progressed so far has involved only one Siege-type engagement (the Yellow Dragons' destruction of the Atrium roof) and would certainly not qualify as a "siege" by the traditional definition of a prolonged assault on a fortified position; the battle having lasted less than a single day so far, with the invading forces already penetrating defenses in the keep.

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Wanda Firebaugh

2011-04-22T05:21:32Z

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[[Image:Wanda_pose.jpg|150px|right]]
{{Stats
|name= Wanda Firebaugh
|race= [[Men]]
|tribe= [[Croatan Tribe|Croatan]] (lost tribe)
|faction= [[Gobwin Knob]], formerly [[Faq]]
|class= [[Caster]] ([[Croakamancer]])
|level= 8
|move=
|hits=
|combat=
|defense=
|special= [[Dance-Fighting]], [[Arkenpliers]],
|eyebook= Wanda
|booksound= Ploip
}}

=Proposed Canon=

''"I did not say it was a stupid idea, Lord. But the strategic advantage of equipping infantry with scary hand puppets is lost on me."''

'''Strengths:''' Patience, Management, Fashion

'''Weaknesses:''' Enthusiasm, Sense of Humor, Capacity for Hope

'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 2]]

Wanda Firebaugh is a [[Croakamancer]] in the service of [[Stanley the Tool|Lord Stanley]]. Before entering Stanley's service, she worked for the [[Kingdom of Faq]]. She is capable of casting a wide variety of [[spell]]s, including the spell that [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell|summoned]] [[Parson]], but claims to dislike casting spells which are not related to [[croakamancy]]. She has a talent and a taste for interrogation and is capable at it to the point she can break a [[Royal]]'s will. Wanda's ability to gain [[Jillian]]'s cooperation through torture suggests that Wanda has some talent for [[Turnamancy]], since it seems similar to the process [[Vanna]] used while [[turning]] [[Duncan Scone]]. [[Jillian]] thinks Wanda's technique is superior to [[Vanna]]'s.

Wanda sees herself (and Stanley) as "minor actors" serving a greater destiny. She believes she and the other individuals who are attuned to [[Arkentool]]s have a role to play in the [[Titan]]'s plans, and that no one (not even herself) can prevent this plan from happening. She does think that by supporting the Titan's plan, and not opposing it, she can reduce the amount of pain and suffering experienced by everyone involved.

Wanda is of average height for a human female from [[Erfworld]]. She has raven black hair that reach to her shoulder blades (but is frequently worn up) and white skin. Her [[eyes]] are light blue with a white sclera, but no pupil, and the eyebrows are trimmed thin. Like all [[Erfworld]] [[men|humans]], she has a somewhat childlike lower body with slender hips, adequate cleavage, and an overly large head (though this might just be due to artist drawing style). She dresses only in white, red, and black, and usually has some skull motif somewhere in her clothing or accessories.

==The Maze of Fate==

Wanda is absolutely convinced that [[Marie Lavraie]] revealed to her some predictions about the future of [[Erfworld]] that are certain to come true. She knew that she would one day attune to an [[Arkentool]], but did not know how this would come about. She also knew that it was the Fate of the Arkentools to be found and brought together. As a consequence, whenever she had to make a decision, she took the path which seemed to lead most directly towards the fulfilment of these Predictions. If a choice seemed likely to increase the probability that she would gain an Arkentool, she made that choice, even if it seemed horribly risky. So she conspired to bring [[Stanley]] to [[Faq]], because it was possible that he would die in the battle, allowing her to take the [[Arkenhammer]]. When that plan resulted in the destruction of [[Faq]], she encouraged [[Stanley]] to adopt the high risk strategy of questing for other [[Arkentools]], because it was possible that he might find one she could attune to. The quest for Arkentools nearly led to the destruction of [[Gobwin Knob]], so she persuaded [[Stanley]] to buy an untested, potentially dangerous, and highly expensive spell which might bring a "Perfect Warlord" to [[Erfworld]].
This spell ultimately did lead to Wanda attuning to the [[Arkenpliers]], which reinforced Wanda's conviction that [[Marie Lavraie]]'s Predictions had been true, and that her method of trying to push history in the "correct" direction does produce results. After she had obtained the [[Arkenpliers]], Wanda made some comments to [[Parson]] which indicate that she thinks she knows some things about his future as well.

Now that [[Gobwin Knob]]'s campaign to conquer [[Jetstone]] has begun, Wanda has once again started to make very dangerous choices, such as her decision to deviate from the battle plans proposed by both [[Ansom]] and [[Parson]], and her decision to personally lead the attack on [[Spacerock]]. Given Wanda's past history, this apparent recklessness may represent an attempt to fulfill another of [[Marie Lavraie]]'s Predictions. Jack Snipe has suggested that it in fact may have more to do with Queen Jillian.

==A Question of Loyalties==

After Wanda gained the [[Arkenpliers]], she believed she'd found the most direct pathway to the achievement of her [[Fate]]. However, the sudden shift in her fortunes after she turned down [[Jillian]]'s offer of an alliance has persuaded her that she has somehow deviated from the correct path, though she doesn't yet understand precisely how.
She will need to decide whether her error was her failure to immediately [[croak]] Jillian, or her failure to [[alliance|ally]] with Jillian. She continued to serve Stanley after she gained an Arkentool because she believes it is the destiny of the [[Arkentools]] to come together. But the restoration of Faq means that Wanda could theoretically choose to rejoin her former [[side]], if she decided that doing so was consistent with her [[Fate]].

[[Jillian]] has told Wanda that it is possible for her to rejoin [[Faq]] while still fulfilling her destiny, but has not yet explained precisely how or why this is the case. In light of her new-found uncertainly about her correct path, Wanda may try to reopen negotiations with Jillian at the first opportunity, in order to explore this option more fully.

==Wanda's Wardrobe==
[[File:Wanda_livery.png|thumb|Wanda's livery]]
One of Wanda's listed strengths is Fashion, so it's not surprising that she changes her [[raiment]] much more frequently than any other character. At present, Wanda wears an outfit and hairstyle nearly identical to those the Rocky Horror Picture Show character Magenta wears in the final scenes. For a catalog of her costume, visit [[Wanda's Wardrobe]]. Note that this page is image heavy.

===Wanda's Livery===
Wanda's [[livery]] is a Grey, flowered skull on a black field.

==Relationships==

===[[Marie Lavraie]]===

Wanda and Marie both served [[King Banhammer]] as [[Caster]]s in [[Faq]]. Marie has profoundly affected Wanda, first by [[Predictamancer|Predict]]ing that she would someday acquire an [[Arkentool]], and later by arranging for Wanda, and [[Gobwin Knob]], to be the recipient of the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell|Perfect Warlord]] spell which summoned [[Parson]]. Marie chose to give the spell to Wanda, despite the objections of [[Janis]], who strongly disapproves of Wanda. The fact that she survived the fall of [[Faq]] suggests that Marie may have known of Wanda's plan to lure [[Stanley]] to [[Faq]], either because Wanda told her about the plan in advance, or because she [[Predictamancer|Predict]]ed it herself.

===[[Sizemore Rockwell]]===

{{:WandaSizemore}}

===[[Jack]]===

{{:Jack-Wanda Relationship}}

===[[Jillian Zamussels]]===
{{:WandaJillian}}

===[[Stanley the Tool]]===

{{:StanleyWanda}}

===[[Charlie]]===

Wanda may be the single greatest threat to [[Charlie]]'s survival, because Wanda is trying to start an ideological war. As long as [[combat|War]] is simply a matter of different [[sides]] competing for economic resources, then most [[Royal]]s will not hesitate to hire a non-[[Royal]] [[Mercenary]] like Charlie, if it seems profitable to do so. But by spreading the idea that there is an inherent ideological conflict between [[Royal]]s and [[Units]] [[attuned]] to the [[Arkentool]]s, [[Wanda]] is damaging [[Charlie]]'s ability to persuade [[Royal]]s to hire him.

===[[Parson Gotti]]===

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===[[Prince Ansom]]===

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=Speculation=

==Wanda's [[Fate]]==

Wanda does not know her ultimate Fate, though she believes she must gather together all of the [[Arkentool]]s. But if the [[Titan]]s believe that their creation has outlived its usefulness, then it may be Wanda's Fate to perform the ultimate act of [[Naughtymancy]] by destroying [[Erfworld]]. Given that all of the [[Arkentools]] were used to create [[Erfworld]], it may be that all of them are needed to destroy it as well. It may be that [[Marie]] understands Wanda's Fate, but believes, as a [[Predictamancer]], that it is not her place to try and stop the Titan's will. It may be that Marie arranged for the Ultimate Warlord to come to Erfwolrd so that he might unknowingly insure that Wanda achieved her [[Fate]].If this is the case, then she has mislead [[Janis]] by persuading her that summoning [[Parson]] will result in the end of War on [[Erfworld]]. Of course, the end of [[Erfworld]] would also mean the end of war on [[Erfworld]], so perhaps she has not explicitly lied to [[Janis]].

==Plot==
Wanda's earliest known affiliation was with [[King Banhammer]] of the [[Kingdom of Faq]]. Wanda is sometimes referred to (for instance, by [[Sizemore]]) as "Lady Firebaugh," which may be an indication that she is a [[noble]].

Following [[Stanley the Plaid]]'s discovery of the [[Arkenhammer]], she attempted to acquire the Arkenhammer by arranging for Stanley to attack Faq. She claims she expected Stanley to be croaked, but her plan failed when Stanley destroyed Faq. She then changed sides, and encouraged Stanley to seek the other Arkentools. {{erf|1|147}}
Since the fall of Faq. Wanda has behaved in a way that suggests she is loyal to Stanley. She obeys his commands and serves his side without being under any loyalty spells. However, this may have been only to preserve his power as a tool to aid her getting an Arkentool to attune to.

During the events described in Book One, Wanda supplemented [[Gobwin Knob]]'s rather meager forces by using [[Croakamancy]] to animate fallen troops as [[uncroaked]]. In particular, all of Stanley's remaining [[warlord]]s (after the death of [[Manpower the Temporary|Lord Manpower the Temporary]]), were uncroaked.

Wanda served as Stanley's chief adviser, being both highly intelligent and adept at persuading him to adopt her suggestions and think they were his idea all along. Most notably, she persuaded Stanley to spend the bulk of the treasury on a spell to summon a "Perfect Warlord" with the military genius to salvage Gobwin Knob's untenable situation, the casting of which summoned [[Parson Gotti]] to [[Erfworld]].

Wanda contributions to [[Stanley the Plaid]]'s war effort during this period included the practice of her "hobbies" -- torture and interrogation. After [[Jillian Zamussels]] was captured and brought to Gobwin Knob, she was subjected to torture and a magic spell (presumably some sort of [[Thinkamancy]]) and persuaded to reveal [[Prince Ansom]]'s battle plans. (There is also a heavily implied sadomasochistic relationship between Wanda and Jillian, which indicates Jillian may not have been totally unwilling.) Wanda also demonstrated that she was capable of handling a wide variety of other [[Magic]], but professed to lack real interest in any besides Croakamancy.

Wanda has recently come into ownership of the [[Arkenpliers]] and was able to 'attune' to them. According to her, it was [[Predictamancy|Predicted]] in Faq "long ago" that this would come to pass, and that she has "wrecked and ruined" more than Parson (who, for perspective, had at the time of this comment just recently brought about the destruction of the entire Royal Coalition present at or near Gobwin Knob as well as all but a few soldiers on his own side) to ensure this would come to pass.

Wanda was able to utilize the [[Arkenpliers]] to acquire control of a large army in a single turn because she had the remarkable good fortune to attune to the Arkenpliers immediately after an army of thousands were croaked and before the bodies vanished. The fact that she acquired an Arkentool at the exact time and place where her new tool could provide her with vast power suggests that her belief that she was 'fated' to gain an [[Arkentool]] is correct.

Since she acquired the [[Arkenpliers]], Wanda and her [[Decrypted]] [[Chief Warlord]] [[Ansom]] have defeated [[Unaroyal]] in the name of Lord [[Stanley]]. Their next target is [[Jetstone]].

==Other Speculation==

Wanda informed [[Parson]] after the Battle of Gobwin Knob that her real loyalty is not to [[Stanley]], but to [[Fate]]. The question is, what does she believe it is her fate to do?

Wanda knew that she was fated to one day [[attune]] to an [[Arkentool]], but did not know which Tool it would be, or exactly how this would be accomplished. This suggests she has not been in direct contact with [[Marie Lavraie]]. However, now that at least part of her Prediction has been achieved, she may try to seek out further contact with her.

Her willingness to continue working with [[Stanley]], even though she now has an [[Arkentool]] of her own, suggests her future goals require at least two Arkentools. It's possible that she will try to acquire other Arkentools for other members of her [[side]], such as [[Sizemore]], [[Jack]], or [[Maggie]].

=Real World References=

Her name is a pun on "wand of fireball", a fairly common magic item in "Dungeons & Dragons" and other fantasy games.

Depending on pronunciation, her last name also becomes "firebug", a slang term meaning someone who relishes causing destruction, especially through the usage of fire.
A very prophetic last name indeed, given the pivotal role she plays in the [[Volcano Uncroaking]].

Croatan tribe that Wanda hails from really [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatan existed] and is really lost.

It was pointed out that a company named [http://www.wanda-tools.net/ Zhejiang Wanda Tools Co. Ltd] specializes in making pliers.

Her name has been used as a reference to the film, ''A Fish Called Wanda''; however, there are no obvious parallels between the movie (the fish Wanda or the character Wanda Gershwitz) and Wanda Firebaugh.
Some have speculated that the death of the fish called Wanda at the hands of [[Jillian Zamussels]] may be foreshadowing a similar fate for Wanda.

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First Battle of Faq

2011-04-22T05:19:16Z

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{{battle
|prev= Unknown
|conc= None
|next= [[Gobwin Insurrection]]
|name= First Battle of Faq{{Erf|1|083}}
|image=
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]]
|date=
|place= Faq
|result= Faq Destroyed; [[Wanda Firebaugh]], [[Jack Snipe]] join Stanley; Warlord [[Jillian Zamussels]] becomes a Barbarian
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]{{Erf|1|147}}
|side2= [[Faq]]
|commanders1= *[[Stanley the Tool]]
|commanders2= *King Banhammer
|forces1= *Dwagons
|forces2= *Faq Warlords
*Faq units
*1 Foolamancer
**[[Jack Snipe]]
*1 Predictamancer
|casual1= *''Unknown''
|casual2= *King Banhammer
*Faq destroyed
}}
=Analysis=

''"I take it Faq did fall?"'' - [[Prince Ansom]]{{Erf|1|083}} 
''"Instantly. One turn I got a frantic message about an overflight of dwagons. On my next turn, I was a barbarian."'' - [[Jillian Zamussels]]{{Erf|1|083}} 

[[Faq]] fell to Stanley after he was contacted by [[Wanda Firebaugh]], who conspired with him to attack the capital{{Erf|1|147}}.
[[Wanda Firebaugh]] planned for the attack to take place expecting Stanley to fail in his attack, but switched sides to serve Gobwin Knob after it became apparent that Stanley would live and Faq would fall. Stanley attributes his success to the massive number of wild dragons he encountered and tamed en route and is under the impression Wanda simply misjudged the tactical situation he would have arrived in otherwise. His trust in her was supported by witnessing her turn mid-battle and her capture of the Tower from within (which included creating an uncroaked unit from the King of Faq himself).
[[Jack Snipe]] was arranged to be out of the city at the time, leaving it exposed and vulnerable, but later was captured when the remaining two cities of the side were razed by [[Stanley the Tool]] after this battle.
=Speculation=

Presumably, Faq's [[Predictamancer]] escaped into the Magic Kingdom. Any other Faq casters likely did the same or were croaked in the battle (or subsequent razings). It may be possible that one or more other casters (it is not known exactly how many existed at the court of Faq) were indeed captured, but have since croaked (or been disbanded) in service to Gobwin Knob.
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First Battle of Faq

2011-04-22T05:11:36Z

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{{battle
|prev= Unknown
|conc= None
|next= [[Gobwin Insurrection]]
|name= First Battle of Faq{{Erf|1|083}}
|image=
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]]
|date=
|place= Faq
|result= Faq Destroyed; [[Wanda Firebaugh]], [[Jack Snipe]] join Stanley; Warlord [[Jillian Zamussels]] becomes a Barbarian
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]{{Erf|1|147}}
|side2= [[Faq]]
|commanders1= *[[Stanley the Tool]]
|commanders2= *King Banhammer
|forces1= *Dwagons
|forces2= *Faq Warlords
*Faq units
*1 Foolamancer
**[[Jack Snipe]]
*1 Predictamancer
|casual1= *''Unknown''
|casual2= *King Banhammer
*Faq destroyed
}}
=Analysis=

''"I take it Faq did fall?"'' - [[Prince Ansom]]{{Erf|1|083}} 
''"Instantly. One turn I got a frantic message about an overflight of dwagons. On my next turn, I was a barbarian."'' - [[Jillian Zamussels]]{{Erf|1|083}} 

[[Faq]] fell to Stanley after he was contacted by [[Wanda Firebaugh]], who conspired with him to attack the capital{{Erf|1|147}}.
[[Wanda Firebaugh]] planned for the attack to take place expecting Stanley to fail in his attack, but switched sides to serve Gobwin Knob after it became apparent that Stanley would live and Faq would fall.
[[Jack Snipe]] was arranged to be out of the city at the time, but later was captured when the remaining two cities were razed by [[Stanley the Tool]] after this battle.
=Speculation=

Presumably, Faq's [[Predictamancer]] escaped into the Magic Kingdom. Any other Faq casters likely did the same or were croaked in the battle (or subsequent razings). It may be possible that one or more other casters (it is not known exactly how many existed at the court of Faq) were indeed captured, but since croaked.
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First Battle of Faq

2011-04-22T05:07:02Z

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{{StanleysHistoric}}
{{battle
|prev= Unknown
|conc= None
|next= [[Gobwin Insurrection]]
|name= First Battle of Faq{{Erf|1|083}}
|image=
|conflict= [[Wars of Stanley the Tool]]
|date=
|place= Faq
|result= Faq Destroyed; [[Wanda Firebaugh]], [[Jack Snipe]] join Stanley; Warlord [[Jillian Zamussels]] becomes a Barbarian
|side1= [[Gobwin Knob]]{{Erf|1|147}}
|side2= [[Faq]]
|commanders1= *[[Stanley the Tool]]
|commanders2= *King Banhammer
|forces1= *Dwagons
|forces2= *Faq Warlords
*Faq units
*1 Foolamancer
**[[Jack Snipe]]
*1 Predictamancer
|casual1= *''Unknown''
|casual2= *King Banhammer
*Faq destroyed
}}
=Analysis=

''"I take it Faq did fall?"'' - [[Prince Ansom]]{{Erf|1|083}} 
''"Instantly. One turn I got a frantic message about an overflight of dwagons. On my next turn, I was a barbarian."'' - [[Jillian Zamussels]]{{Erf|1|083}} 

[[Faq]] fell to Stanley after he was contacted by [[Wanda Firebaugh]], who conspired with him to attack the capital{{Erf|1|147}}.

=Speculation=

[[Wanda Firebaugh]] planned for the attack to take place expecting Stanley to fail in his attack, but switched sides to serve Gobwin Knob after it became apparent that Stanley would live and Faq would fall.
[[Jack Snipe]] was arranged to be out of the city at the time, but later was captured when the remaining two cities were razed by [[Stanley the Tool]] after this battle.
Presumably, Faq's [[Predictamancer]] escaped into the Magic Kingdom before the King was killed. Any other Faq casters likely did the same or were croaked in the battle (or subsequent razings).
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Jack-Wanda Relationship

2011-04-22T04:50:47Z

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[[Jack]] and [[Wanda]] have known each other longer than most other units within [[Gobwin Knob]]. Both Wanda and Jack come from the [[Faq|Kingdom of Faq]] and turned to [[Stanley]]'s side when he destroyed their native kingdom. While in Faq Jack and Wanda used to spend time together discussing the philosophy of magic.

One philosophical question that fascinates both Jack and Wanda is the nature of Love. Is Love a form of [[Natural Magic]], perhaps a form of Natural [[Thinkamancy]] or Natural [[Hippiemancy]]? Jack believes that Love is a force which is far more powerful and mysterious than any form of magic. As he once told Wanda, "I suspect, love is something greater than magic itself, perhaps something even the [[Titans]] are helpless before."

Wanda and Jack's interest in this question was probably related to the fact that they were both deeply attracted to [[Jillian]]. Jack doesn't seem to have been angry or bitter that Jillian favored Wanda over him. Wanda made a point while in Faq of using Jack's full name and title, suggesting that she wished to maintain a certain degree of formality in her dealings with him.

Jack currently thinks that Wanda is a "vessel cracked worse (and repaired worse) than he," referring to Wanda's emotional and mental state, and may resent the fact that Wanda suggested allowing him to [[croak]] so that she could [[decrypt]] him. However, any concern he may have about her growing power didn't stop him from having some fun at Wanda's expense by pointing out that Jillian may now prefer [[Ansom]] over both Wanda and himself.

Jack has also implied that he may be aware of some of the details of Wanda's role in the fall of Faq, specifically what went on at the battle for the capital when the King was croaked.

Green dwagon

2011-01-30T23:17:52Z

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[[File:Dwagon_green.JPG|right]]
=Proposed Canon=
A type of [[Dwagon]].

==First Appearance==
[[TBFGK 1]]

=Speculation=
The green dwagon breath attack is a gas attack.{{Erf|1|050}}
A small green dragon appears in the first panel of the first page, just below the words "it's the little things which make a difference sometimes"...
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Golem

2010-12-06T22:30:05Z

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=Proposed Canon=
Golems are [[magic]]ally animated [[Unit]]s. Frequently they are [[humanoid]], but this is not a requirement.

==Known Varieties of Golems==

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[[File:TBFGK 10-13.jpg|thumb|Center|300px|An LFN and G-RAF cloth golem, along with two Battle Bears and other [[Royal Crown Coalition|RCC]] units.]]
}}
===Cloth Golems===
'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 10]]

Cloth Golems are golems that have the appearance of large stuffed animals, down to being filled with stuffing. They are [[Unit#Natural Ability|Heavy]] units. They are created by, healed by, and receive bonuses from [[Dollamancy|Dollamancers]]. They include several types, including [[Battle Bear]]s, G-RAFs, LFNs, and tankeroos.

====Known Users====
*[[Jetstone]]
*[[Charlescomm]]

====Battle Bears====
Battle Bears have the additional ability of carrying and throwing large boulders, at their opponents or to damage walls. They served as [[Siege engine|siege]] units used in the [[Royal Crown Coalition]] and helped breach the [[City_Zones#Outer Walls|Outer Walls]] of [[Gobwin Knob]].

====Tankeroos====
Tankeroos are [[mount]]s that look like aggressive toy kangeroos and carry their riders in their pouches.

====LFN====
LFNs are mounts that look like toy elephants and have the mass to crush smaller opponents.

====G-RAF====
G-RAFs look like toy giraffes. It is unclear what special abilities they possess.

===Dirtamantic Golems===
Dirtamantic Golems are created by [[Dirtamancer]]s out of various earthen materials - stones, rocks, metal, and, erm, "soil," or ''Crap''. They can be healed by and receive bonuses from Dirtamancers. Known types include Crap, Metal, and Rock (Soft, Hard, and Acid).

====Known Users====
*[[Gobwin Knob]] ([[Sizemore Rockwell]])

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|{{ImageStackRight|500|
[[File:Crap_Golems.JPG|thumb|Center|480px|Crap Golems.]]
}}

====Crap Golem====
'' 'If life gives you crap, make crap golems' '' - [[Sizemore Rockwell]] 

'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 53]]

This is a mass of [[crap]] animated by the might of [[Dirtamancy]]. By using shockamancy (possibly to detonate latent methane), they may detonate in a violent explosion. In-comic, this was trigger by having it's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull_my_finger finger pulled] by a [[Dirtamancer]].
When one crap golem exploded, its sound effect was a well known imageboard. {{Erf|1|126}}

[[Gobwin Knob]] had 19 of these on day 5. {{Erf|1|077a}}

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|{{ImageStackRight|150|
[[File:Hard_Rock_Golem.JPG|thumb|Center|130px|A Metal Golem.]]
}}

====Metal Golem====
'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 79a]]

A golem, made of metal looking like a "heavy metal" musician. Most likely the most powerful Dirtamancy Golem introduced thus far, [[Gobwin Knob]] had one of these, according to Parson's Stupid Meal.

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|{{ImageStackRight|150|
[[File:Acid_Rock_Golem.JPG|thumb|Center|130px|An Acid Rock Golem.]]
}}

====Acid Rock Golem====
'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 79a]]

Made of stone, looking like a "Disco" or "Psychedelic" era musician when people frequently went on LSD or "Acid" trips. It also has psychedelic patterns running through it. Gobwin Knob had two of these.

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|{{ImageStackRight|150|
[[File:Soft_Rock_Golem.JPG|thumb|Center|130px|A Hard Rock Golem.]]
}}

====Hard Rock Golem====
'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 79a]]([[Parson's Klog|Klog]])/[[TBFGK 87]]

Made of stone in the shape of a Rock Musician. Gobwin Knob had four of these{{Erf|1|126}}, presumably shown croaking marbits in the first Tunnel attack{{Erf|1|087}}.

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|{{ImageStackRight|150|
[[File:Cloth_Golem.JPG|thumb|Center|130px|A Soft Rock Golem.]]
}}

====Soft Rock Golem====
'''First Appearance:''' [[TBFGK 79a]]([[Parson's Klog|Klog]])/[[TBFGK 122]]

Similar to a hard rock golem, but presumably less powerful. It looks like artists from the famous band the Beatles, who were known for relatively "soft" rock. Gobwin Knob had nine of these.

|}

=Speculation=

==Other Possible Golem Types==

There are several units that have not been explicitly been called "golems," but share many of the same characteristics of golems. [[Scarecrow]]s, [[Moll]]s, and [[Doll]]s are all non-living units that are animated by magic.{{ref| [[First Intermission 13]]}} However, it is not clear whether they are truly golems, which are created and designed by their [[caster]], or if they fall more properly in the broader category of non-living units that use existing material (like [[uncroaked]] units which, while non-living and animated, use the corpses of the [[croaked]] as their medium).

=Real World References=

The names of the different types of Rock Golems (including Metal Golems) are references to genres of Rock 'n Roll music. Furthermore, the physical shape of each type of golem is reminiscent of the type of music they represent. For instance, in the case of the Soft Rock Golem shown above, the image looks strikingly similar to soft rocker Paul Simon circa 1968.[http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/paul-simon-rolling-stone-magazine/RS216-RS.html] Similarly, four (presumed) Hard Rock Golems shown croaking a stack of [[marbits|marbit]] bear a striking resemblance to theme-rock band KISS.{{Erf|1|087}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_%28band%29] One of the other golems (possibly metal?) was stylized after the Comedian from the graphic novel The Watchmen.

Of the depicted Crap Golems, one is clearly identifiable as a dinosaur, one is a dalek from the television show Doctor Who and another resembles the titular character of the Schlock Mercenary webcomic.[http://www.schlockmercenary.com]

The idea of a golem can be traced, through various role-playing game incarnations, to Jewish folktales and folklore describing animated creatures made from dust.

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Signamancy

2010-11-06T00:21:57Z

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=Canon=
{{MagicSchool
|Hippiemancy
}}

=Proposed Canon=
==Information==

Signamancy is one of the three disciplines of the [[Magic]] class [[Hippiemancy]]; it is aligned with the axis of [[Fate]].{{erf|1|038a|Parson's Klog #2}}

==Abilities==
Natural Signamancy refers to the appearance of units.

Jillian: Became queen and began to lose some of her lean warrior muscle appearance. Looked fuller and more "royal."
Slately: Claimed that signamancy was a terrible curse. It revealed his true nature, "No unipegataur-riding warrior king was he, no towering leader and orator." Since he avoids battle and allows his chief warlord and other princes run the kingdom for him, he has shrunk, gotten fat, and his hair has turned white.

Also, other leaders appearance reflect a less vigorous lifestyle and may be due to signamancy. Don King and Al Frappacino. What effect if any it might have on Stanley (a non-Noble Infantry Unit promoted up through the ranks to Overlord) are unknown, but his stature seems the same as in flashbacks and he is known to still engage in combat on occasion (such as taming dragons).

*Caster abilities: As of yet Unknown

==Known Signamancers==
As of yet, no known Signamancer has been introduced, but apparently [[Transylvito]] has some.

=Speculation=
Hippiemancy is the magic of relationships: detecting and altering the forces of opposition and attraction which bind people or units. While no actual Signamancers or Signamancy has appeared in Erfworld canon yet, we can infer some things about the discipline's nature from indirect comments on it. [[User_talk:Balder|Rob Balder]] has [[User_talk:Balder#Hippiemancy|said]] about Signamancy, "Signamancy. Like the Peace [[sign]], man. Like the protest sign, man. [[Sign]]s, signs, everywhere a sign. Far out." The precise meaning of this is unclear; however, he is drawing a direct link between a visible symbol or word and a desired result. This is further strengthened by the nature of Signamantic philosophy - that all physical appearances are simply symbolic manifestations of the underlying "truth" of Erfworld.{{blog|2009|9|summer-updates-037}} Based on these, it seems that Signamancy is in some way concerned with the relationship between "real" things and the symbols that represent them - the relationship between the map and the territory, so to speak. Signamancy is also a [[Hippiemancy]], which may indicate certain things about the flavor and details of the discipline, but since no other Hippiemancy is adequately described as of now, it is hard to draw concrete conclusions from this connection.

There has been some speculation about [[Parson_Gotti#Parson_the_Signamancer|Parson being a Signamancer]], based on the above clues and Janis's claim{{erf|1|140}} that he's some kind of Hippiemancer.

As Signamancy supposedly deals with the relation of what is seen and what is there it's likely that Signamancers are at least good at psychology if it's not actually included in the abilities.

Signmancy may have to do with refusing the intangible rules, as in a protest with signs where units seeing it are caused to have to 'roll against loyalty/duty' and on a fail be able to disobey orders without popping out of existence.

==Real World References==
Also, analogous to Enlightenment/Awakening in general [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enlightenment_in_Buddhism] particularly in light of Signamancy being an discipline of Hippiemancy with a sister discipline of Flower Power. For example that "The Signamancers claimed that all Stuff was Foolamancy." {{blog|2009|9|summer-updates-037}} (note capitalized "Stuff" and "Foolamancy") is perhaps a paraphrasing directly the phrase "the world is illusion" as it is often expressed from an Enlightened perspective.

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