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Summon Perfect Warlord Spell

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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.

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.

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

Moneymancy

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	* Moneymancy may be able to [[Predictamancy\|predict]] the monetary ([[shmucker]]) cost of an action. [[Benjamin]] has been quoted as saying that it would be too expensive to exterminatie a [[Transylvitian]] enemy.		* Moneymancy may be able to [[Predictamancy\|predict]] the monetary ([[shmucker]]) cost of an action. [[Benjamin]] has been quoted as saying that it would be too expensive to exterminatie a [[Transylvitian]] enemy.
-	* Since Moneymancy is a magic ability and magic requires [[juice]] to be performed, it would be expected that a Moneymancer should be able to convert juice directly into shmuckers. Since neither juice nor shmuckers are ~~makde~~ of life, motion or matter, this seems directly in alignment with the composition of Moneymancy.	+	* Since Moneymancy is a magic ability and magic requires [[juice]] to be performed, it would be expected that a Moneymancer should be able to convert juice directly into shmuckers. Since neither juice nor shmuckers are made of life, motion or matter, this seems directly in alignment with the composition of Moneymancy.
	* Since left-over money after a transaction is called "change", it shouldn't be surprising to find a link between Moneymancy and [[Changemancy]].		* Since left-over money after a transaction is called "change", it shouldn't be surprising to find a link between Moneymancy and [[Changemancy]].

Summon Perfect Warlord Spell

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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".

	=Real World References=		=Real World References=

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===

Caster

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	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==

Summon Perfect Warlord Spell

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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]].	+	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 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.

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==

Healomancy

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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}}