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Parson Gotti

2013-05-25T04:44:53Z

How was Parson able to get into the Magic Kingdom?:

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	Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.		Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.
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		+	===How was Parson able to get into the Magic Kingdom?===
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		+	It appears Parson was able to get into the magic kingdom because he was a caster or natural caster of unknown type and discipline.[http://www.erfworld.com/wiki/index.php/LIAB_Text_59]. We know [[casters]] don't [[disband]] when passing through the portal to the [[Magic Kingdom]]. We don't yet know if [[natural casters]] [[disband]] when passing through the portal to the [[Magic Kingdom]], but we know non-casters do disband. Why is this fact important? If it were that clear cut and only casters can get through the Portal to the [[Magic Kingdom]] and not be [[disbanded]], as [[Queen Bea]] used it to commit suicide, why did the casters in the [[Magic Kingdom]] get so upset about Parson getting 'in' in the first place? If it were cut and dried that only casters can get through the portal, then just by passing through the portal would be analogous to the right credentials. The fuss of the other casters in the [[Magic Kingdom]] to Parson's presence, may be because of a gray area between a regular caster, like [[Maggie]], and a non-caster, like [[Queen Bea]]. Something that the reality of the portal admits, but from which regular casters draw a mental (possibly social) distinction. The only things known that fit that gray area are:
		+	* a [[natural caster]], like an [[Archon]], which may be a [[caster]] to the Portal, not a caster [[caster]] to regular popped [[casters]] at the same time, and/or
		+	* a "potential" or "nascent" caster. In Erfworld [[casters]] are popped as fully formed [[casters]] not born in a nascent undefined form as [[Parson]] the Earth human. If this is what he was to his own [[bracer]] scenario, until he successfully unlocked/initiated the casting of his first [[spell]].[http://www.erfworld.com/wiki/index.php/LIAB_Text_59] he may have appeared to be a undefined [[caster]] to the [[Magic Portal]] and not to a regular popped [[caster]] to other casters, or the bracer which attempted to define his type and discipline for the scenario, and/or
		+	* that Parson is still a special and may be immune to disbanding as also demonstrated with his disobeying Overlord Stanley's direct order.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

Parson Gotti

2013-05-20T17:29:29Z

Since Parson is confirmed as a caster, speculation no longer applies.

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	Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.		Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.
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-	If he is a [[Signamancer]], Parson may be a natural caster (per section above). The key evidence for this is that we don't know if [[natural casters]] [[disband]] when passing through the portal to the [[Magic Kingdom]], but we know non-casters do disband. Why is this fact important? If it were that clear cut and only casters can get through the Portal to the [[Magic Kingdom]] and not be [[disbanded]], as [[Queen Bea]] used it to commit suicide, why did the casters in the [[Magic Kingdom]] get so upset about Parson getting 'in' in the first place? If it were cut and dried that only casters can get through the portal, then just by passing through the portal would be analogous to the right credentials. The fuss of the other casters in the [[Magic Kingdom]] to Parson's presence, gives appearance to a gray area between a regular caster, like [[Maggie]], and a non-caster, like [[Queen Bea]]. Something that the reality of the portal admits, but from which regular casters draw a mental (social) distinction. The only thing known that fits that gray area is a natural caster, like an [[Archon]], which if you think about it is both a caster (to the Portal) and not a caster caster (perhaps to regular Casters) at the same time. The other options are that:
-	*2) Parson is simply unique. He is noted as '''Special''' in which case perhaps he is immune to disbanding by the portal just as he was immune to disbanding for failing to follow Stanley's expressed orders (noted in "Parson the [[Signamancer]]" above and claimed later by a [[Carnymancer]] [http://www.erfworld.com/2012/11/book-2-%E2%80%93-page-96/] (which which knowing [[Carnymancer]]s probably means this claim is a trick and hence false.))
-	*3) Casters can innately and with absolute certainty (magically) recognize other casters and if Parson made it through the portal, but did not register to their innate and certain senses, then he's an interloper despite the Portal's acquiescence. The only question on this final option is then for what reason would have the angry casters believed [[Janis]] when she claimed Parson as a member of her tribe of casters? They agreed to what she said, but since Maggie thought Parson best leave immediately upon regaining consciousness it would appear Parson is either immune to disbanding, a gray area-possibly natural caster...or perhaps both?
-	*4) Parson is simply unique. He is noted as '''Special''' in which case perhaps he is both a warlord and a caster, whereas other commanders are either a warlord or a caster. In keeping with his "Special" status and being the "Perfect Warlord," perhaps he combines qualities of both classes. As a caster, he would be allowed into the Magic Kingdom, while being a warlord would account for why the other casters do not want him in the Magic Kingdom. Thus Janis' claims that he is a [[Hippiemancer]] and Maggie's statement that "This is not a place for warlords" could both be true at the same time.
-	*5) Parson is an undisputed non-caster and the anger of the other casters is the reason [[Maggie]] herself gave Parson when they left: "This is not a place for warlords." Parson showing up sword-in-hand from battle may have been the cause, however, all casters are warlords capable of leading troops and Parson's opening retort to his appearance through the portal {{ref \| [[TBFGK 140:2]]}} "...I don't know why I didn't disband. Maybe I count as a Mathamancer...or something" would tend to discount this last option and later the same is claimed by a [[carnymancer]] [http://www.erfworld.com/2012/11/book-2-%E2%80%93-page-96/] (which knowing [[Carnymancer]]s probably means this claim is a trick and hence false).

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

Charlie

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	When Parson first contacts Charlie via Thinkamancy{{erf\|1\|088}}, the mental picture in Parson's head (red jumpsuit, black background) is a duplicate of the "telepathy" used in the television series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mork_%26_Mindy Mork & Mindy], when Mork is conversing with his superior, Orson.		When Parson first contacts Charlie via Thinkamancy{{erf\|1\|088}}, the mental picture in Parson's head (red jumpsuit, black background) is a duplicate of the "telepathy" used in the television series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mork_%26_Mindy Mork & Mindy], when Mork is conversing with his superior, Orson.

-	His original title, the Wizard of Efbaum, is a reference to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.	+	His original title, the Wizard of Efbaum, is a reference to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The fact that he is a Carnymancer is a reference to how The Wizard of Oz was a circus performer and con man.

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Clay Dice

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Benjamin

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	"Benjamin" is also a slang term for an one hundred dollar bill; "Benjamins" can be used to refer to large sums of money.<sup>([http://onlineslangdictionary.com/definition+of/benjamin On-Line Slang Dictonary])</sup>		"Benjamin" is also a slang term for an one hundred dollar bill; "Benjamins" can be used to refer to large sums of money.<sup>([http://onlineslangdictionary.com/definition+of/benjamin On-Line Slang Dictonary])</sup>

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Slately

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Judy Gale

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Ossomer

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Tramennis

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Count Downer

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Labeler

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	Labellers can be used to make various labels or 'signs' to be placed on items.		Labellers can be used to make various labels or 'signs' to be placed on items.
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Parson Gotti

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Judy Gale

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	'''First Appearance''': [[IPTSF Text 50]]		'''First Appearance''': [[IPTSF Text 50]]

-	Judy Gale was [[Overlord]] of [[Haffaton]] and the [[attuned]] wielder of the [[Arkenshoes~~]]. She was kept in a drugged stupor at the end of a yellow brick road and close to an emerald [[City~~]].	+	Judy Gale was [[Overlord]] of [[Haffaton]] and the [[attuned]] wielder of the [[Arkenshoes]].

-	~~She~~ is described as a ghostly looking woman wearing a blue gingham dress and a long silk scarf, with her short white hair streaked with black and adorned with a dirt-covered diamond tiara. Her [[signamancy]] indicated personal decay; she is thin, skeletal to the point of weighing nothing at all; her teeth are rotten or missing; she seems to be missing her eyebrows, but marks had been drawn on her skin above her deep brown eyes which sort of resembled them.	+	By the time Jillian meets her, she is described as a ghostly looking woman wearing a blue gingham dress and a long silk scarf, with her short white hair streaked with black and adorned with a dirt-covered diamond tiara. Her [[signamancy]] indicated personal decay; she is thin, skeletal to the point of weighing nothing at all; her teeth are rotten or missing; she seems to be missing her eyebrows, but marks had been drawn on her skin above her deep brown eyes which sort of resembled them.

-	She ~~uses~~ walking stick that appears to be broom with the straw burnt mostly off; it is ~~implied to be magical, and~~ capable of [[Flight]]. Around one ankle she wears some kind of [[Magic Item]] in the shape of an ankle bracelet.	+	She used a walking stick that appears to be [[broom]] with the straw burnt mostly off; It is capable of [[Flight]]. Around one ankle she wears some kind of [[Magic Item]] in the shape of an ankle bracelet. Her tiara is also implied to be magical.

	Judy is confirmed to come from another [[Judy Gale's World\|world]], possibly even [[Stupidworld]]. In [[IPTSF Text 51]], Judy Gale uses the word 'kill' instead of '[[croak]]'. In [[IPTSF Text 62]], she uses the word '[[year]]' to refer to a time period of 365 turns. In addition, she claims to be from a place called 'Kansas'.		Judy is confirmed to come from another [[Judy Gale's World\|world]], possibly even [[Stupidworld]]. In [[IPTSF Text 51]], Judy Gale uses the word 'kill' instead of '[[croak]]'. In [[IPTSF Text 62]], she uses the word '[[year]]' to refer to a time period of 365 turns. In addition, she claims to be from a place called 'Kansas'.

-	~~Judy was summoned by~~ [[Charlie]] ~~for many of~~ the ~~same reasons that Parson Gotti~~ was. Her summoning was directly responsible for the croaking of [[Bell]], ruler of [[Easteros]]. After attuning to the [[Arkenshoes]], which she had taken from Bell's body, she infiltrated [[Westeregg]], destroyed [[Blair]], ~~siezed~~ the [[Arkendish]] and took it to [[Charlie]].	+	===Plot===
		+	A [[side]] named [[el-Efbaum]] had been long trapped in a deadlock with two tightly allied sides named [[Easteros]] and [[Westeregg]]. Upon forming an alliance with [[Haffaton]], [[Charlie]] invented the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]], using [[Haffaton]]'s [[Thinkamancer]] and [[Predictamancer]] as well as [[el-Efbaum]]'s [[Findamancer]] and [[Lookamancer]]. The [[warlord]] they summoned was Judy Gale. Her summoning was directly responsible for the croaking of [[Bell]], ruler of [[Easteros]]. After attuning to the [[Arkenshoes]], which she had taken from Bell's body, she infiltrated [[Westeregg]], destroyed [[Blair]], seized the [[Arkendish]] and took it to [[Charlie]] as per Haffaton's agreement with el-Efbaum.
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		+	[[Maxwell]], Haffaton's Thinkamancer, was able to imbue several golem units with [[life]], and they became fast friends with Judy.
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		+	Eventually, [[Olive Branch]], one of Charlie's own children, betrayed el-Efbaum to Haffaton. However, Judy chose to let Charlie go, much to Olive's displeasure.
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		+	At some point, [[ruler]]ship of Haffaton passed on from [[Lex Doothis]] to Judy. Olive Branch betrayed her ruler, kept Judy in a drugged stupor with the [[heroine buds]] at the [[Olive Garden]], and used her as a puppet ruler. Olive also caused the death of most of Haffaton's casters, including Maxwell, which caused Judy's golem friends to revert to non-sapience.
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		+	[[Maya Calendar]] had [[predicted]] that a warlord named [[Jillian]] was [[Fate]]d to [[croak]] the ruler of Haffaton. In an attempt to ensure that Judy Gale would be the one croaked, Olive took away the [[Arkenshoes]] to prevent Judy from simply escaping to her old world. But, [[Wanda Firebaugh]] was able to use [[Findamancy]] to recover them, allowing Judy to return home. As a result of Judy's departure, her [[Heir Designate]], Olive Branch became the new ruler of Haffaton.

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	It is known for a fact that Judy comes from another world. She could be a native of Earth, and was brought to [[Erfworld]] for many of the same reasons [[Parson]] has been. This would be in keeping with the Wizard of Oz references that this character seems to be heavily involved in. However, she is unusually short for a [[Stupidworlder]] and her name is the sort of reference Parson would be capable of recognizing as one of Erworld's jokes, which implies that she might come from a different version of earth than the one Parson comes from. Or she may have been summoned in part because of her familiarity with L. Frank Baum's fictional world of Oz, in the same way Parson Gotti was summoned because of his fondness for breakfasting on marbits. Judy Gale may not be her birth name--she may have acquired a second, Erfworldian name, similar to how Parson acquired the title Lord Hamster.		It is known for a fact that Judy comes from another world. She could be a native of Earth, and was brought to [[Erfworld]] for many of the same reasons [[Parson]] has been. This would be in keeping with the Wizard of Oz references that this character seems to be heavily involved in. However, she is unusually short for a [[Stupidworlder]] and her name is the sort of reference Parson would be capable of recognizing as one of Erworld's jokes, which implies that she might come from a different version of earth than the one Parson comes from. Or she may have been summoned in part because of her familiarity with L. Frank Baum's fictional world of Oz, in the same way Parson Gotti was summoned because of his fondness for breakfasting on marbits. Judy Gale may not be her birth name--she may have acquired a second, Erfworldian name, similar to how Parson acquired the title Lord Hamster.
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		+	Since Judy was summoned by the same spell as Parson, and in his case, it gave him the [[caster]] [[special]], Judy Gale was almost certainly a potential caster herself. However, Parson's ability had to be unlocked by examining an unrolled [[scroll]] before he could use it, and [[Wanda]] was never actually certain whether Judy Gale was one, which means that she might not have experienced the necessary circumstances to unlock it.

	==Special Note==		==Special Note==