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Parson Gotti

2013-05-25T04:44:53Z

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

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

Summon Perfect Warlord Spell

2013-05-22T00:51:41Z

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-	The '''Summon Perfect Warlord Spell''' is what summoned [[Judy Gale]] and [[Parson Gotti]] to [[Erfworld]]. Using unknown means, this spell has been cast by a combination of a [[Predictamancy]], [[Thinkamancy]], [[Lookamancy]], and [[Findamancy]]. It can be dispelled with [[Carnymancy]]. In addition to [[warlord]] status, it also granted Parson the [[caster]] [[special]], though he did not have access to it initially and had to unlock it by examining an unrolled [[scroll]].	+	The '''Summon Perfect Warlord Spell''' is what summoned [[Judy Gale]] and [[Parson Gotti]] to [[Erfworld]]. It was originally invented by [[Charlie]]. Using unknown means, this spell has been cast by a combination of a [[Predictamancy]], [[Thinkamancy]], [[Lookamancy]], and [[Findamancy]]. It can be dispelled with [[Carnymancy]]. In addition to [[warlord]] status, it also granted Parson the [[caster]] [[special]], though he did not have access to it initially and had to unlock it by examining an unrolled [[scroll]].

	In Parson's case, the original [[Spell]] package, including both spell and casting, cost 500,000 shmuckers.		In Parson's case, the original [[Spell]] package, including both spell and casting, cost 500,000 shmuckers.

Parson Gotti

2013-05-21T18:48:18Z

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

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

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

Combat

2013-05-21T17:29:23Z

Basically, but the proposed canon section is no place to write text as a question.

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	===Forces===		===Forces===
-	A [[Side]]'s [[Unit]]s may be grouped into [[Stack]]s, or may fight as single [[Unit]]. There is no limit to the number of Units that may stack together. Each Stack fights as a single entity, working together to perform a single task.	+	A [[Side]]'s [[Unit]]s may be grouped into [[Stack]]s, or may fight as single [[Unit]]. There is no limit to the number of Units that may stack together, though the bonuses gained from being in a stack max out at 8. Each Stack fights as a single entity, working together to perform a single task.
-	~~(It seems that the max number of stacked units is 8, as suggested by one of the Erfabet book pictures?)~~	+

	Leaders perform the tasks of officers. Leaders may re-organize stacks in the vicinity, provide instructions to stacks, provide combat instructions to any units stacked with the leader, and provide a bonus to units in the same stack. Leaders are [[Caster]]s, [[Warlord]]s, [[Chief Warlord]]s (all three [[unit]] types are also referred to as [[Commander]]s), and [[Ruler]]s.		Leaders perform the tasks of officers. Leaders may re-organize stacks in the vicinity, provide instructions to stacks, provide combat instructions to any units stacked with the leader, and provide a bonus to units in the same stack. Leaders are [[Caster]]s, [[Warlord]]s, [[Chief Warlord]]s (all three [[unit]] types are also referred to as [[Commander]]s), and [[Ruler]]s.

Combat

2013-05-21T11:50:52Z

Somewhat updated Stack info?

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	A [[Side]]'s [[Unit]]s may be grouped into [[Stack]]s, or may fight as single [[Unit]]. There is no limit to the number of Units that may stack together. Each Stack fights as a single entity, working together to perform a single task.		A [[Side]]'s [[Unit]]s may be grouped into [[Stack]]s, or may fight as single [[Unit]]. There is no limit to the number of Units that may stack together. Each Stack fights as a single entity, working together to perform a single task.
		+	(It seems that the max number of stacked units is 8, as suggested by one of the Erfabet book pictures?)

	Leaders perform the tasks of officers. Leaders may re-organize stacks in the vicinity, provide instructions to stacks, provide combat instructions to any units stacked with the leader, and provide a bonus to units in the same stack. Leaders are [[Caster]]s, [[Warlord]]s, [[Chief Warlord]]s (all three [[unit]] types are also referred to as [[Commander]]s), and [[Ruler]]s.		Leaders perform the tasks of officers. Leaders may re-organize stacks in the vicinity, provide instructions to stacks, provide combat instructions to any units stacked with the leader, and provide a bonus to units in the same stack. Leaders are [[Caster]]s, [[Warlord]]s, [[Chief Warlord]]s (all three [[unit]] types are also referred to as [[Commander]]s), and [[Ruler]]s.

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

2013-05-20T17:29:29Z

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

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	Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.		Most significantly, in [[LIAB Text 59]], the page which reveals Parson's casting ability, it states that Parson can now understand some of the things behind what he can see. It might just be referring to his new senses as a general caster, but it could also be referring to the basic power of Signamancy.
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-	~~===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).

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Summon Perfect Warlord Spell

2013-05-19T01:50:54Z

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-	The '''Summon Perfect Warlord Spell''' is what summoned [[Judy Gale]] and [[Parson Gotti]] to [[Erfworld]]. Using unknown means, this spell has been cast by a combination of a [[Predictamancy]], [[Thinkamancy]], [[Lookamancy]], and [[Findamancy]]. It can be dispelled with [[Carnymancy]].	+	The '''Summon Perfect Warlord Spell''' is what summoned [[Judy Gale]] and [[Parson Gotti]] to [[Erfworld]]. Using unknown means, this spell has been cast by a combination of a [[Predictamancy]], [[Thinkamancy]], [[Lookamancy]], and [[Findamancy]]. It can be dispelled with [[Carnymancy]]. In addition to [[warlord]] status, it also granted Parson the [[caster]] [[special]], though he did not have access to it initially and had to unlock it by examining an unrolled [[scroll]].

	In Parson's case, the original [[Spell]] package, including both spell and casting, cost 500,000 shmuckers.		In Parson's case, the original [[Spell]] package, including both spell and casting, cost 500,000 shmuckers.
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	In Judy Gale's case, the spell was cast by [[Haffaton]]'s Thinkamancer and Predictamancer, as well as [[El-Efbaum]]'s Lookamancer and Findamancer in order to defeat the sides known as [[Easteros]] and [[Westeregg]].		In Judy Gale's case, the spell was cast by [[Haffaton]]'s Thinkamancer and Predictamancer, as well as [[El-Efbaum]]'s Lookamancer and Findamancer in order to defeat the sides known as [[Easteros]] and [[Westeregg]].
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		+	==Compensating==
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		+	The spell's results were more than unusual. After pulling Parson, the spell created a number of magical items on the following days to equip him and transform him into the true Perfect Warlord:
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		+	* A pair of [[3D_Glasses\|3D Glasses]] that gives him the Erfworlder's natural ability to see other units' stats;
		+	* A [[Mathamancy_Bracer\|strange bracer]] that attaches to his [[Calculator Watch\|calculator watch]], allowing computation of combat probabilities;
		+	* And finally, a [[Parson's_Sword\|three-piece sword]], with the enchantments of "Leadership", "Combat ability" and "Ruthlessness".
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		+	Judy Gale carried a set of magic items as well, which were likely a result of the same effect, including:
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		+	* A tiara.
		+	* A [[broomstick]] that enabled [[flight]].
		+	* An anklet.

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	Looks like they got what they paid for.		Looks like they got what they paid for.
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-	~~The spell's results were more than unusual. After pulling Parson, the spell created a number of magical items on the following days to equip him and transform him into the true Perfect Warlord:~~
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-	* A pair of [[3D_Glasses\|3D Glasses]] that gives him the Erfworlder's natural ability to see other units' stats;
-	* A [[Mathamancy_Bracer\|strange bracer]] that attaches to his [[Calculator Watch\|calculator watch]], allowing computation of combat probabilities;
-	* And finally, a [[Parson's_Sword\|three-piece sword]], with the enchantments of "Leadership", "Combat ability" and "Ruthlessness".

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