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Caster

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	==Commander==		==Commander==
-	Like [[Warlord]]s, Casters are [[commander]]s and can lead [[units]] in combat <sup>[[TBFGK 84a]]</sup>. However, they almost never do so since they are too rare and valuable to risk. Moreover, ~~they~~ do not have the [[Leadership]] ability and do not grant a [[Leadership]] [[Combat#Combat_Bonuses\|bonus]] to units under their direct command. ~~Some~~ casters can grant a special bonus to particular units, presumably limited to those directly tied to their magical specialty. For example, Dirtamancers provide bonuses to [[golems]] under their command, and Croakamancers provide bonuses to [[uncroaked]] units.	+	Like [[Warlord]]s, Casters are [[commander]]s and can lead [[units]] in combat <sup>[[TBFGK 84a]]</sup>. However, they almost never do so since they are too rare and valuable to risk. Moreover, casters do not normally have the [[Leadership]] ability and do not grant a [[Leadership]] [[Combat#Combat_Bonuses\|bonus]] to units under their direct command. However, some casters ''can'' grant a special bonus to particular units, presumably limited to those directly tied to their magical specialty. For example, Dirtamancers provide bonuses to [[golems]] under their command, and Croakamancers provide bonuses to [[uncroaked]] units. And at least one subject of the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]], Parson Gotti, is a dual class Warlord/Caster, able to perform the functions of both.

	In some situations, casters can also grant abilities to units under their command. For example, a Croakamancer can grant the [[Dance-Fighting]] special ability to [[Uncroaked]] units under its command <sup>[[TBFGK 127]]</sup>. The Caster would likely need to possess the dance-fighting ability on their own to be able to bestow it to other units.		In some situations, casters can also grant abilities to units under their command. For example, a Croakamancer can grant the [[Dance-Fighting]] special ability to [[Uncroaked]] units under its command <sup>[[TBFGK 127]]</sup>. The Caster would likely need to possess the dance-fighting ability on their own to be able to bestow it to other units.

Parson Gotti

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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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-	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==

Royal Crown Coalition

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Changes in Coalition:

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	==Changes in Coalition==		==Changes in Coalition==

-	When [[Stanley the Tool]] flees from [[Gobwin Knob]] [[Prince Ansom]] ordered [[Transylvito]], [[Charlescomm]] and [[Barbarians]] ([[Jillian Zamussels]]) to leave the coalition and form a new alliance to go after [[Stanley the Tool\|Stanley]].	+	When [[Stanley the Tool]] flees from [[Gobwin Knob]], [[Prince Ansom]] ordered [[Transylvito]], [[Charlescomm]] and [[Barbarians]] ([[Jillian Zamussels]]) to leave the coalition and form a new alliance to go after [[Stanley the Tool\|Stanley]].

	Following the disastrous tunnel battle{{Erf\|1\|097}}{{Erf\|1\|108}}{{Erf\|1\|109}}{{Erf\|1\|112}}, both Jetstone Warlords [[Sir Webinar]] and [[Dora]] were croaked, along with a large number of Jetstone and Marbit units. At least 2,870 Jetstone units were croaked {{Erf\|1\|122}}, as [[Wanda Firebaugh]] uncroaked as many soldiers{{Erf\|1\|116}}.		Following the disastrous tunnel battle{{Erf\|1\|097}}{{Erf\|1\|108}}{{Erf\|1\|109}}{{Erf\|1\|112}}, both Jetstone Warlords [[Sir Webinar]] and [[Dora]] were croaked, along with a large number of Jetstone and Marbit units. At least 2,870 Jetstone units were croaked {{Erf\|1\|122}}, as [[Wanda Firebaugh]] uncroaked as many soldiers{{Erf\|1\|116}}.

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.

	{{Office Holder		{{Office Holder

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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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.

	==Real World References==		==Real World References==

Portal

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	Passing through a portal does not follow the known [[Movement]] rules. It apparently does not require movement points, as proven when [[Parson]] was able to use a portal despite being a garrison unit with zero move. Further, units may pass through the portal when it is not their turn, because [[Parson]] and his casters leave Gobwin Knob during the [[Royal Crown Coalition]]'s turn, and return during the night (between turns). {{erf\|1\|136}}		Passing through a portal does not follow the known [[Movement]] rules. It apparently does not require movement points, as proven when [[Parson]] was able to use a portal despite being a garrison unit with zero move. Further, units may pass through the portal when it is not their turn, because [[Parson]] and his casters leave Gobwin Knob during the [[Royal Crown Coalition]]'s turn, and return during the night (between turns). {{erf\|1\|136}}
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-	~~==Speculation==~~
-	As noted above, non-casters are disbanded when they enter a portal. However, Parson was able to pass through without disbanding, and arrive in the Magic Kingdom. A definitive reason for this has not yet been presented. [[Janis]] stated that Parson was actually a Hippiemancer, which may or may not be correct. Some other possibilities are: the portal could not see Parson's [[stats]] and therefore did not "know" he was a non-caster; the [[Mathamancy Bracer]] makes its wearer count as a Mathamancer; Parson as a non-native of Erf is immune to disbanding; or, contrary to what everyone believes, portals don't really automatically disband non-casters. (This last would beg the question of what happened to Queen Bea when she attempted suicide by portal.)

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Carnymancy

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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
-	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate [and succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]	+	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate and succeed, or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]
	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], the Titans' Carnymancy made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.		*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], the Titans' Carnymancy made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.
	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.		*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.

Judy Gale

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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==

Carnymancy

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Abilities:

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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
-	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate ~~and~~ [succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]	+	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate [and succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]
	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], the Titans' Carnymancy made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.		*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], the Titans' Carnymancy made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.
	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.		*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.

Arkenpliers

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Powers when Attuned:

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	The pliers allow the attuned Croakamancer to [[decrypt]] corpses as new units on her side. Since the decrypted do not appear to degrade over time as a normal [[Uncroaked]] would, this allows her to create a nearly unstoppable army. Every time Wanda wins a battle, she decrypts the corpses of the enemy, giving her an even larger advantage in the next battle.		The pliers allow the attuned Croakamancer to [[decrypt]] corpses as new units on her side. Since the decrypted do not appear to degrade over time as a normal [[Uncroaked]] would, this allows her to create a nearly unstoppable army. Every time Wanda wins a battle, she decrypts the corpses of the enemy, giving her an even larger advantage in the next battle.

-	It is unclear what other powers, if any, Wanda has gained from her attunement. Given ~~that~~ that Croakamancy is the aspect of [[Naughtymancy]] ruled by [[Fate]], it would seem that it is a powerful artifact of fate in her hands and the pair are something to be feared, even by [[Stanley the Tool]]. [[Wanda]] is capable of [[Fate]] magic in disciplines outside of [[Croakamancy]], so those spells might also be enhanced by the [[Arkenpliers]].	+	It is unclear what other powers, if any, Wanda has gained from her attunement. Given that Croakamancy is the aspect of [[Naughtymancy]] ruled by [[Fate]], it would seem that it is a powerful artifact of fate in her hands and the pair are something to be feared, even by [[Stanley the Tool]]. [[Wanda]] is capable of [[Fate]] magic in disciplines outside of [[Croakamancy]], so those spells might also be enhanced by the [[Arkenpliers]].

	==Real World References==		==Real World References==

Gobwin Knob (Side)

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During the Battle of Spacerock:

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	*A stack of [[Decrypted]] [[Infantry]] suffered heavy losses fighting the retinue of [[King]] [[Slately]] in the throne room.		*A stack of [[Decrypted]] [[Infantry]] suffered heavy losses fighting the retinue of [[King]] [[Slately]] in the throne room.
	*Rocks fell, [[Jack Snipe]] was sent to the great jester in the sky.		*Rocks fell, [[Jack Snipe]] was sent to the great jester in the sky.
		+	*Several [[Decrypted]] [[Infantry]] burned up in the [[Inferno]].

	==History==		==History==

Jetstone

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Current Characters:

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	*[[Prince]] [[Forthewin]] - Former [[Heir]], [[Croaking\|croaked]] prior to [[Ansom]] becoming heir		*[[Prince]] [[Forthewin]] - Former [[Heir]], [[Croaking\|croaked]] prior to [[Ansom]] becoming heir
	*[[Downer]], [[Warlord]], [[croaked]] by [[Captain Archer]].		*[[Downer]], [[Warlord]], [[croaked]] by [[Captain Archer]].
		+	*[[Ace Hardware]] - [[Dollamancer]], fell in final moments of the [[Siege of Spacerock\|Battle of Spacerock]]

	==Current Characters==		==Current Characters==

-	*[[~~Prince~~]] [[Tramennis]] - older brother of Prince Ossomer, ~~new~~ [[Chief Warlord]] after Ossomer and [[Heir]]	+	*[[King]] [[Tramennis]] - older brother of Prince Ossomer, was named [[Chief Warlord]] after Ossomer and [[Heir]], both on the day he became King.
	*[[Cubbins]] - [[Hat Magic\|Hat Magician]]		*[[Cubbins]] - [[Hat Magic\|Hat Magician]]
	*[[Pierce]] - [[Healomancer]]		*[[Pierce]] - [[Healomancer]]
-	*[[Ace Hardware]] - [[Dollamancer]]
	*[[Lloyd]] - [[Dittomancer]]		*[[Lloyd]] - [[Dittomancer]]
	*Captain [[Price]]		*Captain [[Price]]

Mathamancy Bracer

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	The Mathamancy Bracer is an [[Artifact]]. It is worn on the forearm, covering the upper part from elbow to wrist. Two straps hold it to the arm. The upper portion is similar to hard plastic and includes a spot where Parson's calculator watch can snap in.{{erf\|1\|054}} The watch is vital to its function: without the watch, the bracer does nothing.		The Mathamancy Bracer is an [[Artifact]]. It is worn on the forearm, covering the upper part from elbow to wrist. Two straps hold it to the arm. The upper portion is similar to hard plastic and includes a spot where Parson's calculator watch can snap in.{{erf\|1\|054}} The watch is vital to its function: without the watch, the bracer does nothing.

-	The bracer instantly and effortlessly does raw calculations necessary to analyze probabilities and predict outcomes of battles - that is, [[Mathamancy]].{{erf\|1\|054}} It is ~~operated~~ by voice command.	+	The bracer instantly and effortlessly does raw calculations necessary to analyze probabilities and predict outcomes of battles - that is, [[Mathamancy]].{{erf\|1\|054}} It is also capable of displaying Parson's current level, which in Parson's case, is invisible to other units. The user operates it by voice command.

	=Speculation=		=Speculation=

Parson Gotti

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-	'''Parson A. Gotti''', (born December 7, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana), or '''Lord Hamster''', is a human gamer, and author of the webcomic [http://hamstard.com/ Hamstard]. Originally from Earth, resident of the city of Columbus, Ohio, he was summoned to [[Erfworld]] by [[Wanda Firebaugh]] in 3 [[AW]], and appointed [[Chief Warlord]] under [[Stanley the Tool]] of [[Gobwin Knob]]. He was demoted to [[Warlord]] in 10 [[AW]], and re-promoted to a [[Chief Warlord]] again in Book 2, Page 32.	+	'''Parson A. Gotti''', (born December 7, 1982 in Indianapolis, Indiana), or '''Lord Hamster''', is a human gamer, and author of the webcomic [http://hamstard.com/ Hamstard]. Originally from Earth, resident of the city of Columbus, Ohio, he was summoned to [[Erfworld]] by [[Wanda Firebaugh]] in 3 [[AW]], and appointed [[Chief Warlord]] under [[Stanley the Tool]] of [[Gobwin Knob]]. He was demoted to [[Warlord]] in 10 [[AW]], and re-promoted to a [[Chief Warlord]] again in Book 2, Page 32. In [[LIAB Text 59]], it is revealed that Parson is also a [[caster]] and his abilities are unlocked.

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	===Parson the Signamancer===		===Parson the Signamancer===
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		+	Parson is confirmed to be a caster, but it is still unknown which discipline.

	It has been speculated that Parson may be a [[Signamancer]], based on a variety of factors: [[Charlie]]'s hints that he can probably cast from [[scroll]]s, Signamancy being Fate-aligned Hippiemancy, [[Janis]]'s claim that he is a Hippiemancer, and perhaps the nature of Signamancy itself{{blog\|2009\|9\|summer-updates-037}} which meshes very well with Parson's ''ability'' to come up with new powerful (described as 'disturbing') game-changing strategies in [[Erfworld]]'s reality. It is possible that [[Janis]]'s claim is based on Parson's true nature, that is he is a gamer as opposed to and in addition to being a playing piece in a world bound by game like rules. Paradoxically as both an outsider and an expert, the ''significance'' of many aspects of Erfworld are quite clear to Parson in that he ''naturally'' looks to what everything in Erfworld ''signifies'' not what they "are".		It has been speculated that Parson may be a [[Signamancer]], based on a variety of factors: [[Charlie]]'s hints that he can probably cast from [[scroll]]s, Signamancy being Fate-aligned Hippiemancy, [[Janis]]'s claim that he is a Hippiemancer, and perhaps the nature of Signamancy itself{{blog\|2009\|9\|summer-updates-037}} which meshes very well with Parson's ''ability'' to come up with new powerful (described as 'disturbing') game-changing strategies in [[Erfworld]]'s reality. It is possible that [[Janis]]'s claim is based on Parson's true nature, that is he is a gamer as opposed to and in addition to being a playing piece in a world bound by game like rules. Paradoxically as both an outsider and an expert, the ''significance'' of many aspects of Erfworld are quite clear to Parson in that he ''naturally'' looks to what everything in Erfworld ''signifies'' not what they "are".
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	Finally, this perhaps explains many of Parsons relationships. He appears most comfortable in relationships with casters, Bogroll a notable exception. For example, his two closest companions in Erfworld are both casters; Maggie, who repeatedly notes he is a very different sort of warlord, and Sizemore, who stated very early on that he had a deep interest in all kinds of magic. It is possible that Sizemore's interest in Parson could be a subconscious reflection of this. Parson's comfort with them appeared most significant during a drunken Signamantic(?) conversation about the nature of time in Erfworld. [http://www.erfworld.com/summer-update-2009-archive/?px=%2FE029_JoeZuniga_DrunkTime.jpg] Last but not least, Signamancy would explain why he understands much of Jack's, the Foolamancer's, ''cloaked'' speech. As a Signamancer he would ''naturally'' be able to see clearly to a Foolamancer's ''cloaked'' meaning.		Finally, this perhaps explains many of Parsons relationships. He appears most comfortable in relationships with casters, Bogroll a notable exception. For example, his two closest companions in Erfworld are both casters; Maggie, who repeatedly notes he is a very different sort of warlord, and Sizemore, who stated very early on that he had a deep interest in all kinds of magic. It is possible that Sizemore's interest in Parson could be a subconscious reflection of this. Parson's comfort with them appeared most significant during a drunken Signamantic(?) conversation about the nature of time in Erfworld. [http://www.erfworld.com/summer-update-2009-archive/?px=%2FE029_JoeZuniga_DrunkTime.jpg] Last but not least, Signamancy would explain why he understands much of Jack's, the Foolamancer's, ''cloaked'' speech. As a Signamancer he would ''naturally'' be able to see clearly to a Foolamancer's ''cloaked'' meaning.
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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.

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

Carnymancy

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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate and [succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]		Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate and [succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]
-	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], ~~[[Fate]]~~ made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say zero to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.	+	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], the Titans' Carnymancy made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.
	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.		*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.
	*Can be used to dispel the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]].		*Can be used to dispel the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]].

Charlie

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	*One calculation on the odds of Gobwin Knob still standing after at the end of the current [[turn]].{{erf\|1\|105}}		*One calculation on the odds of Gobwin Knob still standing after at the end of the current [[turn]].{{erf\|1\|105}}
	*One calculation on the odds that forfeiting the eight remaining calculations would be a fair exchange for learning [[decrypted\|why the Archon units lost at Gobwin Knob now fight for Stanley]]. The calculation (a 4.14% chance of the exchange being worth it) led Charlie to refuse the deal. This calculation backfired: it taught Parson how to use his bracer to perform sophisticated calculations (and meta-calculations) on abstract future events.{{blog\|2009\|10\|summer-updates-039}}		*One calculation on the odds that forfeiting the eight remaining calculations would be a fair exchange for learning [[decrypted\|why the Archon units lost at Gobwin Knob now fight for Stanley]]. The calculation (a 4.14% chance of the exchange being worth it) led Charlie to refuse the deal. This calculation backfired: it taught Parson how to use his bracer to perform sophisticated calculations (and meta-calculations) on abstract future events.{{blog\|2009\|10\|summer-updates-039}}
-	*One calculation on the odds that Parson is capable of casting a [[scroll]].{{ref\|[[LIAB 108]]}}	+	*One calculation on the odds that Parson is capable of casting the [[Carnymancy]] [[scroll]] Charlie gave him.{{ref\|[[LIAB 108]]}} In this case, the bracer gave glitched results. The [[Titan]]s' [[Carnymancy]] tampered with the bracer, giving a chance of [[zero]], so as to dissuade Parson from taking the option. But Charlie's Carnymancy fought against it, allowing the true odds to flash briefly. The bracer revealed that Parson is indeed a caster and had a 98% chance of successfully casting the scroll.

	===Charlie's Rules===		===Charlie's Rules===

Mathamancy Bracer

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	The Mathamancy Bracer is an [[Artifact]]. It is worn on the forearm, covering the upper part from elbow to wrist. Two straps hold it to the arm. The upper portion is similar to hard plastic and includes a spot where Parson's calculator watch can snap in.{{erf\|1\|054}} The watch is vital to its function: without the watch, the bracer does nothing.		The Mathamancy Bracer is an [[Artifact]]. It is worn on the forearm, covering the upper part from elbow to wrist. Two straps hold it to the arm. The upper portion is similar to hard plastic and includes a spot where Parson's calculator watch can snap in.{{erf\|1\|054}} The watch is vital to its function: without the watch, the bracer does nothing.

-	The bracer instantly and effortlessly does raw calculations necessary to analyze probabilities and predict outcomes of battles - that is, [[Mathamancy]].{{erf\|1\|054}}	+	The bracer instantly and effortlessly does raw calculations necessary to analyze probabilities and predict outcomes of battles - that is, [[Mathamancy]].{{erf\|1\|054}} It is operated by voice command.

	=Speculation=		=Speculation=

Caster

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	==Using Magic==		==Using Magic==
	A caster seems to automatically know some of the spells available to him. He can also learn spells from other casters <sup>[[IPTSF Text 23]]</sup> or work them out through experimentation. The potency of a caster's spells increases with his level <sup>[[IPTSF Text 20]]</sup>. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] <sup>[[TBFGK 104]]</sup>. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited <sup>[[TBFGK 90]]</sup>.		A caster seems to automatically know some of the spells available to him. He can also learn spells from other casters <sup>[[IPTSF Text 23]]</sup> or work them out through experimentation. The potency of a caster's spells increases with his level <sup>[[IPTSF Text 20]]</sup>. To cast a spell a caster expends some of his [[juice]] <sup>[[TBFGK 104]]</sup>. Since the amount of juice a caster has is limited, the amount of magic a caster can perform during one turn is also limited <sup>[[TBFGK 90]]</sup>.
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		+	All casters have extra senses. One for magic in general, and one related to their discipline. For example, all casters are able to gain an innate understanding of the magic that lies behind a [[scroll]].<sup>[[LIAB Text 59]]</sup> But only [[Thinkamancer]]s have an innate sense for the vibrations of a [[G-String]].<sup>[[LIAB Text 38]]</sup>

	Casters can use [[scroll]]s to cast spells without expending juice. Scrolls also allow a caster access to disciplines and spells that she does not know <sup>[[TBFGK 126]]</sup>. It is unknown if there are restrictions on the disciplines or spells that can be made into scrolls.		Casters can use [[scroll]]s to cast spells without expending juice. Scrolls also allow a caster access to disciplines and spells that she does not know <sup>[[TBFGK 126]]</sup>. It is unknown if there are restrictions on the disciplines or spells that can be made into scrolls.

-	Some casters know (and can cast) spells outside their discipline. The talent for this differs strongly between casters, from (almost) none ([[Sizemore Rockwell]]) to quite a lot ([[Wanda Firebaugh]]) <sup>[[TBFGK 13]]</sup>. The ability to cast spells outside one's discipline ~~may be (partly) level-~~dependent <sup>[[IPTSF Text 19]]</sup>. There may be restrictions on the disciplines or spells accessible in this way. It is unknown whether a caster can attain Adept or Master rank, with the associated benefits, in a discipline that he does not belong to.	+	Some casters know (and can cast) spells outside their discipline. The talent for this differs strongly between casters, from (almost) none ([[Sizemore Rockwell]]) to quite a lot ([[Wanda Firebaugh]]) <sup>[[TBFGK 13]]</sup>. The ability to cast spells outside one's discipline is dependent on level<sup>[[IPTSF Text 19]]</sup>, current casting [[bonus]]es, and familiarity with the discipline. There may be restrictions on the disciplines or spells accessible in this way. It is unknown whether a caster can attain Adept or Master rank, with the associated benefits, in a discipline that he does not belong to.

-	Casters can also create [[Magic_Item\|magic items]] <sup>[[LIAB 69]]</sup>. No particulars about the creation process have been revealed.	+	Casters can also create [[Magic_Item\|magic items]] <sup>[[LIAB 69]]</sup>. No particulars about the creation process have been revealed, although [[Ace]] has been shown chanting spells over items that were previously non-magical.

	==Commander==		==Commander==

Carnymancy

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	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], [[Fate]] made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say zero to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.		*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], [[Fate]] made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say zero to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.
	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.		*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.
		+	*Can be used to dispel the [[Summon Perfect Warlord Spell]].

	What is clear is that the effects of Carnymancy must somehow be distinct from the effects of Luckamancy, as they each occupy a separate magical axis, and Luckamancy so far seems less permanent than Carnymancy (one 'borrows' to produce its effects, the other makes a 'deal'; one operates within the 'rules', the other changes them). However, they both may involve some form of cosmic 'debt' that will be paid back in some fashion. Luckamancy pays back good luck (numbers) with an opposing force of bad luck for the unit's side or good luck for the enemy. Carnymancy pays back good Karma (fate) by rigging the rules in one unit's favor while rigging the rules to another unit's detriment (possibly trading one units fate for that of another).		What is clear is that the effects of Carnymancy must somehow be distinct from the effects of Luckamancy, as they each occupy a separate magical axis, and Luckamancy so far seems less permanent than Carnymancy (one 'borrows' to produce its effects, the other makes a 'deal'; one operates within the 'rules', the other changes them). However, they both may involve some form of cosmic 'debt' that will be paid back in some fashion. Luckamancy pays back good luck (numbers) with an opposing force of bad luck for the unit's side or good luck for the enemy. Carnymancy pays back good Karma (fate) by rigging the rules in one unit's favor while rigging the rules to another unit's detriment (possibly trading one units fate for that of another).

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	<li>[[LIAB Text 58\|Text Update 58]]: "[[Stanley\|You]] want [[Zhopa\|help]], Lud?"</li>		<li>[[LIAB Text 58\|Text Update 58]]: "[[Stanley\|You]] want [[Zhopa\|help]], Lud?"</li>
	<li>[[LIAB 109\|Page 109]]: "[[Stanley\|Who]]'s the hero ''now'', [[Hamster]]?"</li>		<li>[[LIAB 109\|Page 109]]: "[[Stanley\|Who]]'s the hero ''now'', [[Hamster]]?"</li>
		+	<li>[[LIAB Text 59\|Text Update 59]]: [[Parson]] takes inspiration from Nero.</li>

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	[[Category: Comic]]		[[Category: Comic]]

LIAB Text 59

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Carnymancy

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	==Abilities==		==Abilities==
	Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate and [succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]		Carnymancy is described as a magic to fight Fate and [succeed], or in the words of [[Parson]] validated by [[Jeftichew]], a carnymancer, "the magic of rigging the game." [http://www.erfworld.com/2011/06/book-2-%e2%80%93-page-63/]
-	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.	+	*Can be used to manipulate [[Fate]] so as to railroad [[Erfworld]] into going down a specific path like a cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master]. The [[Titan]]s are the most prominent users of this ability, but Carnymancers frequently try to impose their own will on Fate as well. This allows Carnymancers to cheat [[Fate]], in a struggle to railroad ''against'' the Titans themselves. For example, when Parson tried to determine the odds of casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], [[Fate]] made his [[Mathamancy Bracer]] say zero to dissuade him from trying, but Charlie's Carnymancy allowed it to show the true odds for a flash.
		+	*Can rig rules in a unit's favor. It appears that the Carnymancer makes a 'deal' to do this, at least for some of these events, though the exact nature of this bargain is unclear. It is also possible that the unit affected by the deal may then owe a debt to Fate (or whomever), which may have to be paid back in some fashion. It would however seem that Carnymancy spells, rather than modifying unit specials or other stats, might affect the actual rules upon which Erfworld operates.

	What is clear is that the effects of Carnymancy must somehow be distinct from the effects of Luckamancy, as they each occupy a separate magical axis, and Luckamancy so far seems less permanent than Carnymancy (one 'borrows' to produce its effects, the other makes a 'deal'; one operates within the 'rules', the other changes them). However, they both may involve some form of cosmic 'debt' that will be paid back in some fashion. Luckamancy pays back good luck (numbers) with an opposing force of bad luck for the unit's side or good luck for the enemy. Carnymancy pays back good Karma (fate) by rigging the rules in one unit's favor while rigging the rules to another unit's detriment (possibly trading one units fate for that of another).		What is clear is that the effects of Carnymancy must somehow be distinct from the effects of Luckamancy, as they each occupy a separate magical axis, and Luckamancy so far seems less permanent than Carnymancy (one 'borrows' to produce its effects, the other makes a 'deal'; one operates within the 'rules', the other changes them). However, they both may involve some form of cosmic 'debt' that will be paid back in some fashion. Luckamancy pays back good luck (numbers) with an opposing force of bad luck for the unit's side or good luck for the enemy. Carnymancy pays back good Karma (fate) by rigging the rules in one unit's favor while rigging the rules to another unit's detriment (possibly trading one units fate for that of another).
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	=Speculation=		=Speculation=
-	*Possibly the [[Fate]] magic behind the [[Arkenhammer]].	+	*Possibly the [[Fate]] magic behind the [[Arkenhammer]].
	*May reduce enemy abilities, similar to how carnival games are 'fixed' to be disproportionately difficult.		*May reduce enemy abilities, similar to how carnival games are 'fixed' to be disproportionately difficult.
	*May have minor abilities of other schools, which would explain why the Arkenhammer has so many different and wild abilities.		*May have minor abilities of other schools, which would explain why the Arkenhammer has so many different and wild abilities.

LIAB Text 59

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	So...he’d better do something.		So...he’d better do something.

-	For the last few minutes, he’d kinda been raging out and panicking, he realized. But Charlie’s request for a calculation had the weird effect of numbing him up and focusing his mind on this one trivial thing. It wasn’t quite the same as getting an order, but he was contractually obligated to carry out Charlie’s calculation unless it would hurt his side, and he couldn’t make a good enough case to refuse it.	+	For the last few minutes, he’d kinda been raging out and panicking, he realized. But Charlie’s request for a calculation had the weird effect of numbing him up and focusing his mind on this one trivial thing. It wasn’t quite the same as getting an order, but he ''was'' contractually obligated to carry out Charlie’s calculation unless it would hurt his side, and he couldn’t make a good enough case to refuse it.

	Plus, whatever Charlie’s game was—trying to railroad him into using this spell—Parson needed to know this, too. Could he cast this spell? (Or any spell?) A way out was a way out, and going home beat dying. Maybe there was even a way back to Erfworld if he did...		Plus, whatever Charlie’s game was—trying to railroad him into using this spell—Parson needed to know this, too. Could he cast this spell? (Or any spell?) A way out was a way out, and going home beat dying. Maybe there was even a way back to Erfworld if he did...
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	The bracer hummed, and inside the little glass window he saw his own name in blue light:		The bracer hummed, and inside the little glass window he saw his own name in blue light:

-	[Parson Gotti, Warlord (Chief) (Level 3)]	+	'''[Parson Gotti, Warlord (Chief) (Level 3)]'''

	Huh. Really? Three? He hadn’t felt anything at all. For a moment, he felt weirdly proud of himself for leveling. Then he blinked at the thing and subvocalized, “Hypothetical: me as a caster.”		Huh. Really? Three? He hadn’t felt anything at all. For a moment, he felt weirdly proud of himself for leveling. Then he blinked at the thing and subvocalized, “Hypothetical: me as a caster.”
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-	{[Parson Gotti, Caster (unspecified) (unspecified)]}	+	'''{[Parson Gotti, Caster (unspecified) (unspecified)]}'''

	There was a shout and a rumble from the other side of the room. A significant section of wall and floor began sliding down and away, churning up a shower of sparks. Parson gripped the edge of the portal until the collapse settled. He squinted. Antium had two soldiers over there now, not four.		There was a shout and a rumble from the other side of the room. A significant section of wall and floor began sliding down and away, churning up a shower of sparks. Parson gripped the edge of the portal until the collapse settled. He squinted. Antium had two soldiers over there now, not four.
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	The window showed a long decimal number, then blinked and showed a short one instead. Then it ran through a series of digits that changed every split second. Then it went blank. Then it read:		The window showed a long decimal number, then blinked and showed a short one instead. Then it ran through a series of digits that changed every split second. Then it went blank. Then it read:

-	specify conditions	+	'''specify conditions'''

	“What? Here and now,” said Parson.		“What? Here and now,” said Parson.

-	specify target	+	'''specify target'''

	“Me!”		“Me!”

-	Another number flashed by, too quickly to read. Then the display read 0.0	+	Another number flashed by, too quickly to read. Then the display read '''0.0'''

	Parson looked into the display. “Izzat my odds, or are you just surprised at the question?” he said out loud.		Parson looked into the display. “Izzat my odds, or are you just surprised at the question?” he said out loud.
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	“Odds of: me as a warlord, as I am, casting this Carnymancy spell, right here and now.”		“Odds of: me as a warlord, as I am, casting this Carnymancy spell, right here and now.”

-	Again, a number flashed quickly, but changed to: 0.0	+	Again, a number flashed quickly, but changed to: '''0.0'''

	“Odds of: me casting any spell at all.”		“Odds of: me casting any spell at all.”
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	“True/false: a non-zero chance of me successfully casting any spell exists.”		“True/false: a non-zero chance of me successfully casting any spell exists.”

-	T	+	'''T'''

	“So I am a caster of some kind. Or something,” he muttered. He had explored the possibility of casting spells before, and always failed. But he’d never thought to put the question to the bracer this way. “True/false: conditions exist that would give me a non-zero chance of successfully casting the Carnymancy spell.”		“So I am a caster of some kind. Or something,” he muttered. He had explored the possibility of casting spells before, and always failed. But he’d never thought to put the question to the bracer this way. “True/false: conditions exist that would give me a non-zero chance of successfully casting the Carnymancy spell.”

-	T	+	'''T'''

-	Way out restored, then. But no clue how. “True/false: I could create conditions here and now that would give me non-zero odds of casting the Carnymancy spell.”	+	Way out restored, then. But no clue how. “True/false: I could create conditions ''here and now'' that would give me non-zero odds of casting the Carnymancy spell.”

-	T, read the display.	+	'''T''', read the display.

-	Then, suddenly: F	+	Then, suddenly: '''F'''

-	“What the hell?” Parson shouted to the air. “Charlie, are you screwing with this thing, too?”	+	“What the ''hell''?” Parson shouted to the air. “Charlie, are you screwing with this thing, too?”

	When he looked up, he saw that Antium was walking up to him. The man’s face was sooty, and both his hands looked burned. Behind him, one of the last two soldiers was on the floor with his hair on fire, yelling. The other was beating him with a cloak.		When he looked up, he saw that Antium was walking up to him. The man’s face was sooty, and both his hands looked burned. Behind him, one of the last two soldiers was on the floor with his hair on fire, yelling. The other was beating him with a cloak.
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	“Odds of me casting this spell!” he shouted at the bracer.		“Odds of me casting this spell!” he shouted at the bracer.

-	The same number as before flashed, then changed to: 0.0 He almost saw what it was this time.	+	The same number as before flashed, then changed to: '''0.0''' He almost saw what it was this time.

	“Again!”		“Again!”

-	Number, then 0.0. It was a long one. Hard to see the first digits. He looked at Antium, who was standing close. The other two soldiers were a few feet behind him, stepping on embers as they fell to the floor. The one whose hair had caught fire was black and burnt from the shoulders up, but he kept stomping.	+	Number, then '''0.0'''. It was a long one. Hard to see the first digits. He looked at Antium, who was standing close. The other two soldiers were a few feet behind him, stepping on embers as they fell to the floor. The one whose hair had caught fire was black and burnt from the shoulders up, but he kept stomping.

	“I think this thing is lying to me,” said Parson to the perplexed-looking warlord.		“I think this thing is lying to me,” said Parson to the perplexed-looking warlord.

-	“Again,” he commanded the bracer. And again, a long number showed, then 0.0. There was another collapsing sound, very close this time, maybe from the next room over. That first number after the decimal was not a 0. It might have been an 8...	+	“Again,” he commanded the bracer. And again, a long number showed, then '''0.0'''. There was another collapsing sound, very close this time, maybe from the next room over. That first number after the decimal was not a 0. It might have been an 8...

	“Run this same calculation ten times in a row. Go.”		“Run this same calculation ten times in a row. Go.”

-	The blue numbers in the bracer began blinking. The 0.0 was a dimmer blue as it blinked on and off, but the other number was superimposed over it: .980104773	+	The blue numbers in the bracer began blinking. The '''0.0''' was a dimmer blue as it blinked on and off, but the other number was superimposed over it: '''.980104773'''

	A 98% chance of casting success.		A 98% chance of casting success.

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	Fate is believed to be controlled by the [[Titan]]s. Fate is planned up to a point, but every once in a while, there comes a very important turn where something must be decided, such as when Parson needed to decide whether or not to break the laws of the [[Magic Kingdom]] and enter an enemy portal without permission. Once said decision has been made, the Titans continue planning out their story from there.		Fate is believed to be controlled by the [[Titan]]s. Fate is planned up to a point, but every once in a while, there comes a very important turn where something must be decided, such as when Parson needed to decide whether or not to break the laws of the [[Magic Kingdom]] and enter an enemy portal without permission. Once said decision has been made, the Titans continue planning out their story from there.

-	Predictamancy works by peering into the Titans' great plan or anything else that has similarly already been decided. Fate enforces itself by manipulating [[Luckamancy]] ~~and other behind the scenes mechanics (such as~~ the design of a newly [[pop]]ped unit) to ~~achieve the desired outcome~~. It likely nudges units into making certain decisions through [[intuition]] as well. With a great deal of difficulty, it is indeed possible to defeat fate, ~~even~~ without [[Carnymancy]], ~~but~~ it results in backlash against the person to resist their fate, causing an event that they like even less to occur.	+	Predictamancy works by peering into the Titans' great plan or anything else that has similarly already been decided. Fate enforces itself like a railroading or even cheating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster game master] by manipulating behind the scenes mechanics. It can do so via [[Luckamancy]], the design of a newly [[pop]]ped unit and has even been shown to be capable of tampering with Parson's [[Mathamancy Bracer]]. It likely nudges units into making certain decisions through [[intuition]] as well. With a great deal of difficulty, it is indeed possible to defeat fate. The easiest way is by cheating it through [[Carnymancy]]. This results in a conflict between the two. For example, when Parson was trying to determine the odds of successfully casting a Carnymancy [[scroll]], Fate made his bracer flash a [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but Carnymancy allowed the true number to appear for a flash. Even without [[Carnymancy]], it is still possible to fight Fate, but this results in a backlash against the person to resist their fate, causing an event that they like even less to occur.

	==Known Predictamancers==		==Known Predictamancers==

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It wasn’t like he’d imagined. The heat baked him from every direction. Burning embers and sparks occasionally spun through the room. But the smoke wasn’t that bad. There must have been a draft coming up from the lower dungeon levels. For now, he could breathe.

Parson knew about as much about fire as he remembered from fire safety month in elementary school, and the occasional Weather Channel show about firefighters. He knew that fire burned upwards, and you should stay low. It needed oxygen and could, like, flashover or something. Whatever that was, it was bad. That was about it.

And who knew if any of that was even true in Erfworld, which had its own fire physics? Units caught in an inferno took damage randomly and could take a few specific actions like fleeing, fighting, and casting. There were damage penalties when moving, fighting was done at a penalty, etc. Some of it didn’t make a lot of sense with the actual physics of combustion.

So he sat on the floor, planting his ass in the empty portal, and touched his bracer. The Warlord Antium and the last four Decrypted troops were beating the flames with cloaks and rugs at the other end of the room. That had seemed pointless at first, but then he remembered something about how units taking action to fight the fire could effectively transfer their actions to a unit they were protecting.

So...he’d better do something.

For the last few minutes, he’d kinda been raging out and panicking, he realized. But Charlie’s request for a calculation had the weird effect of numbing him up and focusing his mind on this one trivial thing. It wasn’t quite the same as getting an order, but he was contractually obligated to carry out Charlie’s calculation unless it would hurt his side, and he couldn’t make a good enough case to refuse it.

Plus, whatever Charlie’s game was—trying to railroad him into using this spell—Parson needed to know this, too. Could he cast this spell? (Or any spell?) A way out was a way out, and going home beat dying. Maybe there was even a way back to Erfworld if he did...

The bracer hummed, and inside the little glass window he saw his own name in blue light:

[Parson Gotti, Warlord (Chief) (Level 3)]

Huh. Really? Three? He hadn’t felt anything at all. For a moment, he felt weirdly proud of himself for leveling. Then he blinked at the thing and subvocalized, “Hypothetical: me as a caster.”

The words changed:

{[Parson Gotti, Caster (unspecified) (unspecified)]}

There was a shout and a rumble from the other side of the room. A significant section of wall and floor began sliding down and away, churning up a shower of sparks. Parson gripped the edge of the portal until the collapse settled. He squinted. Antium had two soldiers over there now, not four.

Numbly, he looked back down and subvocalized, “Odds of: successfully casting the Carnymancy spell I’m touching.” He reached over and held Jojo’s scroll, which he had set upon the floor next to him after pulling it out of his belt.

The window showed a long decimal number, then blinked and showed a short one instead. Then it ran through a series of digits that changed every split second. Then it went blank. Then it read:

specify conditions

“What? Here and now,” said Parson.

specify target

“Me!”

Another number flashed by, too quickly to read. Then the display read 0.0

Parson looked into the display. “Izzat my odds, or are you just surprised at the question?” he said out loud.

But he knew that the bracer had just given zero probability of successfully casting the spell. Either Charlie was wrong, or he’d been toying with his prey. Although...neither thing seemed very Charlie-ish. He looked down at the lonely zero-point-zero.

Okay what now? Maybe he had phrased it wrong.

“Odds of: me as a warlord, as I am, casting this Carnymancy spell, right here and now.”

Again, a number flashed quickly, but changed to: 0.0

“Odds of: me casting any spell at all.”

multiple parameters unspecified

Parson breathed heavily through his nose, and could feel the burn of smoke in it. The partial collapse had changed the air currents. It was now getting worse by the second in here.

“True/false: a non-zero chance of me successfully casting any spell exists.”

T

“So I am a caster of some kind. Or something,” he muttered. He had explored the possibility of casting spells before, and always failed. But he’d never thought to put the question to the bracer this way. “True/false: conditions exist that would give me a non-zero chance of successfully casting the Carnymancy spell.”

T

Way out restored, then. But no clue how. “True/false: I could create conditions here and now that would give me non-zero odds of casting the Carnymancy spell.”

T, read the display.

Then, suddenly: F

“What the hell?” Parson shouted to the air. “Charlie, are you screwing with this thing, too?”

When he looked up, he saw that Antium was walking up to him. The man’s face was sooty, and both his hands looked burned. Behind him, one of the last two soldiers was on the floor with his hair on fire, yelling. The other was beating him with a cloak.

“Chief, I think we have done all that we can,” said Antium.

Parson looked up at him. There were flames right there in the ceiling now, in bits where the plaster had fallen. The crackling sound was surreal, all around his head, like the sound you hear when you roll in a pile of dead leaves. That ceiling was going to come down on them any second. God, if Sizemore could just get here somehow, he could shore that up. And fix everything else.

“I don’t think I have, yet,” he said.

With a grunt, he rose to his feet. He spoke aloud to the bracer now. “Odds of: me successfully casting a Dirtamancy spell to put out the fire.”

The window showed a number. It had a decimal and six or seven zeroes after it, but it was a number.

Parson clapped his hands and made a hocus-pocus gesture. How the hell would you cast a spell, anyway? He had certainly tried before, but never with any indication of success.

“Put out the fire!” he shouted. He stomped his foot for emphasis. Nothing.

Nah, he needed some word or phrase from his world that was associated with putting out fires. That seemed to be how it worked.

“Alka-Seltzer! Pepto-Bismol! Gaviscon!” He felt nothing. “We Didn’t Start The Fire!”

He looked around, starting to realize he was a little dizzy from smoke and whatever else he was breathing. Somewhere on another floor high above, there was a rumbling crash.

“No, I guess we did,” he said.

“It’s been an honor to fight beside you, Chief Parson,” said Antium.

“Don’t start that shit,” said Parson. “I’m not done here. I’m not.” He looked around, spotting the scroll on the floor. He bent over and snatched it up.

“Odds of me casting this spell!” he shouted at the bracer.

The same number as before flashed, then changed to: 0.0 He almost saw what it was this time.

“Again!”

Number, then 0.0. It was a long one. Hard to see the first digits. He looked at Antium, who was standing close. The other two soldiers were a few feet behind him, stepping on embers as they fell to the floor. The one whose hair had caught fire was black and burnt from the shoulders up, but he kept stomping.

“I think this thing is lying to me,” said Parson to the perplexed-looking warlord.

“Again,” he commanded the bracer. And again, a long number showed, then 0.0. There was another collapsing sound, very close this time, maybe from the next room over. That first number after the decimal was not a 0. It might have been an 8...

“Run this same calculation ten times in a row. Go.”

The blue numbers in the bracer began blinking. The 0.0 was a dimmer blue as it blinked on and off, but the other number was superimposed over it: .980104773

A 98% chance of casting success.

He looked up at Antium. There was a lot more smoke in the room now, and Parson’s eyes were stinging. The bracer was lying. It was telling him he didn’t have a chance. Why? So he wouldn’t try to cast Charlie’s spell...

“Jojo said it’s free will versus Fate,” he said. “But I’m really just getting railroaded by two different GMs here. I dunno wha— Huhg!” He broke into a coughing fit that left him bent over. Tears from his watering eyes ran down both cheeks. God damn, it was hot in here. Felt like the smoke was literally burning his lungs.

“Ah...fuggit!” he gasped, barely regaining control of his breathing.

He unbound and unrolled the scroll, holding it up in front of him. It shimmered brightly. His fingertips tingled. There were words on the parchment, a poetic stanza. But he couldn’t read them at first. He was seeing something else.

No, not seeing. More like...detecting, or knowing. There wasn’t a word for this sense, but some little compartment in his mind opened up, and what was in there was as rich in information as vision or hearing. He understood some of the things behind the things he could see.

Of course this was a spell. Of course it was. And it was built like...a key that would unlock the spell that had brought him here. He could see what it was. It was a spell to break a spell and snap it back. It would...fling him home. And he knew how to cast it.

The floor creaked, and listed slightly. He could read the poem on it now. Funny...

Yeah, it was time now. Time to go home.

He spoke, with a new understanding of how to intone the words of a spell. It was as different from plain speech as singing, but in a magical way.

“Roses are—”

The burning plaster hit his arms, just soon enough to warn him, just the barest moment before the flaming wooden beam came down on his helmet and flattened him to the floor. The magic sense—and every other sense—left Parson Gotti’s mind.

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	==Natural Healomancy==		==Natural Healomancy==
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		+	The healing of a unit's wounds at the beginning of their turn likely represents some form of Natural Healomancy.

	It seems that [[Lofty Elves\|Lofty]] and [[Altruist Elves\|Altruist]] [[Elves]] have some form of natural [[healing]] abilities.{{erf\|1\|022\|1}}		It seems that [[Lofty Elves\|Lofty]] and [[Altruist Elves\|Altruist]] [[Elves]] have some form of natural [[healing]] abilities.{{erf\|1\|022\|1}}

Frenemy

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-	The alliance with ~~Goominton~~ was broken when the combined airforces of Frenemy and Quisling entered Goodminton's airspace in force and demanded the [[Side]]'s entire [[treasury]]. They were driven off, Frenemy being heavily defeated. Frenemy then allied with Haffaton and withdrew from the area.	+	The alliance with Goodminton was broken when the combined airforces of Frenemy and Quisling entered Goodminton's airspace in force and demanded the [[Side]]'s entire [[treasury]]. They were driven off, Frenemy being heavily defeated. Frenemy then allied with Haffaton and withdrew from the area.

	==Former Inhabitants==		==Former Inhabitants==

Hamster

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	<li>[[LIAB 107\|Page 107]]: [[Parson]] tries to transfer [[capital]], but [[Stanley]] refuses on account of [[Gobwin_Knob#During_the_Battle_of_Spacerock\|bad credit]].</li>		<li>[[LIAB 107\|Page 107]]: [[Parson]] tries to transfer [[capital]], but [[Stanley]] refuses on account of [[Gobwin_Knob#During_the_Battle_of_Spacerock\|bad credit]].</li>
	<li>[[LIAB 108\|Page 108]]: [[Parson]] and [[Charlie]] fight a [[flame]] war.</li>		<li>[[LIAB 108\|Page 108]]: [[Parson]] and [[Charlie]] fight a [[flame]] war.</li>
-	<li>[[LIAB Text 58\|Text Update 58]]</li>	+	<li>[[LIAB Text 58\|Text Update 58]]: "[[Stanley\|You]] want [[Zhopa\|help]], Lud?"</li>
		+	<li>[[LIAB 109\|Page 109]]: "[[Stanley\|Who]]'s the hero ''now'', [[Hamster]]?"</li>

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	[[Category: Comic]]		[[Category: Comic]]

LIAB 109

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Lady Sylvia Lazarus

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Ossomer

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-	''"I couldn't give a used fig for what you prefer.."''	+	''"I couldn't give a used fig for what you prefer."''

	'''Strengths:''' Strength, Combat, Clarity Of Purpose		'''Strengths:''' Strength, Combat, Clarity Of Purpose

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-	It wasn’t like he’d imagined. The heat baked him from every direction. Burning embers and sparks occasionally spun through the room. But the smoke wasn’t that bad. There must have been a draft coming up from the lower dungeon ~~levels~~. For now, he could breathe.	+	It wasn’t like he’d imagined. The heat baked him from every direction. Burning embers and sparks occasionally spun through the room. But the smoke wasn’t that bad. There must have been a draft coming up from the lower [[dungeon]] [[level]]s. For now, he could breathe.

-	Parson knew about as much about fire as he remembered from fire safety month in elementary school, and the occasional Weather Channel show about firefighters. He knew that fire burned upwards, and you should stay low. It needed oxygen and could, like, flashover or something. Whatever that was, it was bad. That was about it.	+	[[Parson]] knew about as much about [[fire]] as he remembered from fire safety month in elementary school, and the occasional [[Weather]] Channel show about firefighters. He knew that fire burned upwards, and you should stay low. It needed oxygen and could, like, flashover or something. Whatever that was, it was bad. That was about it.

-	And who knew if any of that was even true in Erfworld, which had its own fire physics? Units caught in an inferno took damage randomly and could take a few specific actions like fleeing, fighting, and casting. There were damage penalties when moving, fighting was done at a penalty, etc. Some of it didn’t make a lot of sense with the actual physics of combustion.	+	And who knew if any of that was even true in [[Erfworld]], which had its own fire physics? Units caught in an inferno took damage randomly and could take a few specific actions like fleeing, fighting, and casting. There were damage penalties when moving, fighting was done at a penalty, etc. Some of it didn’t make a lot of sense with the actual physics of combustion.

-	So he sat on the floor, planting his ass in the empty portal, and touched his bracer. The Warlord Antium and the last four Decrypted troops were beating the flames with cloaks and rugs at the other end of the room. That had seemed pointless at first, but then he remembered something about how units taking action to fight the fire could effectively transfer their actions to a unit they were protecting.	+	So he sat on the floor, planting his ass in the empty [[portal]], and touched his [[bracer]]. The [[Warlord]] [[Antium]] and the last four [[Decrypted]] [[troops]] were beating the flames with cloaks and rugs at the other end of the room. That had seemed pointless at first, but then he remembered something about how units taking action to fight the fire could effectively transfer their actions to a unit they were protecting.

	So...he’d better do something.		So...he’d better do something.

-	For the last few minutes, he’d kinda been raging out and panicking, he realized. But ~~Charlie’s~~ request for a calculation had the weird effect of numbing him up and focusing his mind on this one trivial thing. It wasn’t quite the same as getting an order, but he ''was'' contractually obligated to carry out Charlie’s calculation unless it would hurt his side, and he couldn’t make a good enough case to refuse it.	+	For the last few minutes, he’d kinda been raging out and panicking, he realized. But [[Charlie]]’s request for a calculation had the weird effect of numbing him up and focusing his mind on this one trivial thing. It wasn’t quite the same as getting an order, but he ''was'' contractually obligated to carry out Charlie’s calculation unless it would hurt his [[side]], and he couldn’t make a good enough case to refuse it.

-	Plus, whatever Charlie’s game was—trying to railroad him into using this ~~spell—Parson~~ needed to know this, too. Could he cast this spell? (Or any spell?) A way out was a way out, and going home beat dying. Maybe there was even a way back to Erfworld if he did...	+	Plus, whatever Charlie’s game was—trying to railroad him into using this [[spell]]—Parson needed to know this, too. Could he cast this spell? (Or any spell?) A way out was a way out, and going home beat [[dying]]. Maybe there was even a way back to Erfworld if he did...

	The bracer hummed, and inside the little glass window he saw his own name in blue light:		The bracer hummed, and inside the little glass window he saw his own name in blue light:

-	'''[Parson Gotti, Warlord (Chief) (Level 3)]'''	+	'''[Parson Gotti, Warlord ([[Chief]]) (Level 3)]'''

	Huh. Really? Three? He hadn’t felt anything at all. For a moment, he felt weirdly proud of himself for leveling. Then he blinked at the thing and subvocalized, “Hypothetical: me as a caster.”		Huh. Really? Three? He hadn’t felt anything at all. For a moment, he felt weirdly proud of himself for leveling. Then he blinked at the thing and subvocalized, “Hypothetical: me as a caster.”
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	There was a shout and a rumble from the other side of the room. A significant section of wall and floor began sliding down and away, churning up a shower of sparks. Parson gripped the edge of the portal until the collapse settled. He squinted. Antium had two soldiers over there now, not four.		There was a shout and a rumble from the other side of the room. A significant section of wall and floor began sliding down and away, churning up a shower of sparks. Parson gripped the edge of the portal until the collapse settled. He squinted. Antium had two soldiers over there now, not four.

-	Numbly, he looked back down and subvocalized, “Odds of: successfully casting the Carnymancy spell I’m touching.” He reached over and held ~~Jojo’s~~ scroll, which he had set upon the floor next to him after pulling it out of his belt.	+	Numbly, he looked back down and subvocalized, “Odds of: successfully casting the [[Carnymancy]] spell I’m touching.” He reached over and held [[Jojo]]’s [[scroll]], which he had set upon the floor next to him after pulling it out of his belt.

	The window showed a long decimal number, then blinked and showed a short one instead. Then it ran through a series of digits that changed every split second. Then it went blank. Then it read:		The window showed a long decimal number, then blinked and showed a short one instead. Then it ran through a series of digits that changed every split second. Then it went blank. Then it read:
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	Parson breathed heavily through his nose, and could feel the burn of smoke in it. The partial collapse had changed the air currents. It was now getting worse by the second in here.		Parson breathed heavily through his nose, and could feel the burn of smoke in it. The partial collapse had changed the air currents. It was now getting worse by the second in here.

-	“True/false: a non-zero chance of me successfully casting any spell exists.”	+	“True/false: a non-[[zero]] chance of me successfully casting any spell exists.”

	'''T'''		'''T'''
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	“Chief, I think we have done all that we can,” said Antium.		“Chief, I think we have done all that we can,” said Antium.

-	Parson looked up at him. There were flames right there in the ceiling now, in bits where the plaster had fallen. The crackling sound was surreal, all around his head, like the sound you hear when you roll in a pile of dead leaves. That ceiling was going to come down on them any second. God, if Sizemore could just get here somehow, he could shore that up. And fix everything else.	+	Parson looked up at him. There were flames right there in the ceiling now, in bits where the plaster had fallen. The crackling sound was surreal, all around his head, like the sound you hear when you roll in a pile of dead leaves. That ceiling was going to come down on them any second. God, if [[Sizemore]] could just get here somehow, he could shore that up. And fix everything else.

	“I don’t think I have, yet,” he said.		“I don’t think I have, yet,” he said.

-	With a grunt, he rose to his feet. He spoke aloud to the bracer now. “Odds of: me successfully casting a Dirtamancy spell to put out the fire.”	+	With a grunt, he rose to his feet. He spoke aloud to the bracer now. “Odds of: me successfully casting a [[Dirtamancy]] spell to put out the fire.”

	The window showed a number. It had a decimal and six or seven zeroes after it, but it was a number.		The window showed a number. It had a decimal and six or seven zeroes after it, but it was a number.
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	He looked up at Antium. There was a lot more smoke in the room now, and Parson’s eyes were stinging. The bracer was lying. It was telling him he didn’t have a chance. Why? So he wouldn’t try to cast Charlie’s spell...		He looked up at Antium. There was a lot more smoke in the room now, and Parson’s eyes were stinging. The bracer was lying. It was telling him he didn’t have a chance. Why? So he wouldn’t try to cast Charlie’s spell...

-	“Jojo said it’s free will versus Fate,” he said. “But I’m really just getting railroaded by two different GMs here. I dunno wha— Huhg!” He broke into a coughing fit that left him bent over. Tears from his watering eyes ran down both cheeks. God damn, it was hot in here. Felt like the smoke was literally burning his lungs.	+	“Jojo said it’s free will versus [[Fate]],” he said. “But I’m really just getting railroaded by two different GMs here. I dunno wha— Huhg!” He broke into a coughing fit that left him bent over. Tears from his watering eyes ran down both cheeks. God damn, it was hot in here. Felt like the smoke was literally burning his lungs.

	“Ah...fuggit!” he gasped, barely regaining control of his breathing.		“Ah...fuggit!” he gasped, barely regaining control of his breathing.
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	No, not seeing. More like...detecting, or knowing. There wasn’t a word for this sense, but some little compartment in his mind opened up, and what was in there was as rich in information as vision or hearing. He understood some of the things behind the things he could see.		No, not seeing. More like...detecting, or knowing. There wasn’t a word for this sense, but some little compartment in his mind opened up, and what was in there was as rich in information as vision or hearing. He understood some of the things behind the things he could see.

-	Of course this was a spell. Of course it was. And it was built like...a key that would unlock the spell that had brought him here. He could see what it was. It was a spell to break a spell and snap it back. It would...fling him home. And he knew how to cast it.	+	Of course this was a spell. Of course it was. And it was built like...a key that would unlock the spell that had brought him here. He could see what it was. It was a spell to break a spell and snap it back. It would...fling him [[Parson's World\|home]]. And he knew how to cast it.

	The floor creaked, and listed slightly. He could read the poem on it now. Funny...		The floor creaked, and listed slightly. He could read the poem on it now. Funny...