Kaliphra

I think in that in the mystic community, and most other darkspawn ones we're met with a lot of bad faith rp, and we're just asked to deal with it. Two years ago I've been attacked and stabbed by a character I've never met before, who never introduced themselves nor did they rp their presence beforehand because "I am a darkspawn" (imagine me sitting around minding my own business). That was an ST, and they didn't even have a candle, they knew the character name sitting ontop of my in game head. I think people just want a fun, fair way to play their characters without a perfect counter only to their magic, which is so common you can find it at every corner of the street. In my opinion this item should have its name slightly changed to something else such that there isn't still a MASSIVE stockpile of it after a recipe change, and that they might only be given by ST in certain events. One other fix is to remove the mystic meta detection part, such that a character might only light such candle up if they are actively attacked by a darkspawn. It would make combat more snappy and certainly less cumbersome for only one party. They might even burn out in one use, such that a character would think twice before spamming their candle at whoever sits around them.

"This is precisely what unfolds when we entrust a council to, quite literally, children," a voice nearby remarked, dripping with dry amusement. "One must wonder - by what criteria were they deemed fit for the task?"

Nice looking lore! I am just nitpicky with a few parts that /could/ benefit from a bit more clarification, if you may. What you wrote here implies that you can counter every single magic casting for 2 entire turns after hitting an enemy by simply spending a few flame points and activating a spell for 2 emotes in total, flame points that, I might mention, regenerate every single time you hit someone. Wouldn't that make it a spell that basically lasts forever, has effects stronger than Thanium while not hindering your ability to cast other things as a mage? (Also you didn't mention how the attack should touch the enemy, meaning one may probably lose spellcasting powers even if protected by armour/not being harmed by the hit/grazing hit whatsoever. Maybe mention they have to be stabbed/staggered for it to work? Not that important either way, but I could see some people trying to cheese fights by saying "As *insert paragon name* was getting pummled by *insert edgy darkspawn name*, *paragon name*'s sword fuller hit *darkspawn*'s armoured side in recoil, disabling their casting for two turns" ). Moreover, you should mention which magics this thing could actually affect, if you wish. There are some who can cast even if they are in tremendous pain, and so a chilly sensation just won't cut it, and many darkspawn have more magics under their belt than just the "defiled" ones. Okay so this one seems great. Looks balanced and fun to play with. Having the void disable it would also be a fun mechanic, even though you may mention other magics can affect the ring, as to not create confusion with players trying to defend themselves, just to be told their magic is unaffected by whatever reason. You don't have to make it weak to them as well, but maybe saying they need to be hit by 2 different mundane spells/2 continuous emotes of a spell hitting it? Also do explain how the enemy is constrained? What can they move/not move? Other than that, a damn good lore post, I truly hope to see it accepted!

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Althe wept, for he didn't get invited to the wedding. He'll show up nonetheless

Althe sat there, pamphlet shaking in his right palm idly. A short, cold exhale leaves his lungs as he squints at the signatures "Yet another alliance." his head nodded, slowly withdrawing from the paper. Amusement suddenly sparked on his face, offering his cheeks life "Not many years ago we held our courts in a small canopy next to the tavern" the aheral let out, leaning his body to the right, where a substantial stack of papers already gathered. He added that one to the rest shortly after.

MC-Name: Kaliphra RP-Name: Kaliphra Elvenguard Persona-ID: 77602

The elf nodded at the small pictures, scarcely looking at the text almost like it wasn't as important "Oh, I forgot about the pond training I've been doing. Should practice some more before Thelia makes me keep my breath underwater again" he sighed as he rushed back to the pond, failing a backflip back into the water.

The elf would sigh, frowned. A headache from the last drinking night in the winery still clouds his mind "One curse after the other. What are we supposed to do? Us untrained in the art of archery? Throw our wine at them?" he asked on a most displeased tone, throwing an empty bottle at one flock of pigeons, only to be pelleted by bird feces shortly after.

Kaliphra blinked a few times, continuing to tap the table in front of him as he took a short sip out of the wine as well, before raising his body to offer the two a small square towel, as he was also sitting with the two in the winery "Fascinating, how the Milkman became a King already" he shook his head, awe filling his eyes "It feels like it hasn't been so long since I saw this king die just outside of Lurin."

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The elf nodded, looking at the imposing building with green sparks in his eyes "Finally somewhere I could look up to. May the land of stars have its bright light sparked again." he nodded, cracking his knuckles as he prepared to crush some grapes.

The elf would clear his throat, having short flashbacks from the last time he went spelunking. A tiny grin would change his whole image as he started looking around for where the mouth of the tunnel may begin

The elf would clear his throat as he stared at the posters flat on the walls of Talar'nor, rubbing the underside of his chin slowly. Soon would he click his tongue, raising a small feather he'd use to write his name on the page with with "This should be fun."

Maddened Honker's Tournament **A yellowed bulletin would be found in every major city around Aevos, its lower right corner slightly torn down from past geese aggressions.** The proud nation of Talar'nor would like to finally announce the re-inauguration of the Geese Races, now with a twist: Gambling! ''Do you feel lucky and wish to make a pretty coin while watching birds race to the finish line for their very lives? Or will you fall under the pressure of feasible loss of a few mina, letting your brethren take all the clout? Either way, you're in luck! The birds are ravenous for a challenge yet again, and wish for the sweet release of this race to satiate their undying hunger - so keep your fingers at bay, and drink with your fellow mates to this glorious competition of ours!" The event would be hosted at the 141st Grand Harvest of the Second Age AY'PUERAN Kaliphra Elvenguard SPECIAL INVITATIONS ARE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: ARISTOCRACY OF TALAR’NOR Evarir Thalon Nullivari, and their Talonii | @_Sug Virar Irelia Py’lrie, and their Talonii | @xoxoMinniexoxo Virar Aestania Aevaris, and their Talonii | @lillyeavens Laurir Atul Cerusil, and their Talonii | @amongus Lauririi Raziel Amethil | @laeonathan Lauririi Crescence Amlugol | @GrowingIvy Noron Kraal of Dralguna, and their Talonii | @_hexe_ FOREIGN DELEGATIONS Duke Johannes of Adria, and his noble pedigree | @Nectorist King Balon of Norland, and his noble pedigree | @sneakybandit [ OOC: Sunday 8/13/2023 at 3 pm est ]