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Predictamancy

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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 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.	+	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 say [[zero]] to dissuade him from trying, but [[Charlie]]'s 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==

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.

Clay Dice

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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.

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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==

Predictamancy

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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==