Raptorious

A reply would be sent to Taegr, written in a flowing script "You are accepted. Report to Saltstone by taking the cart from the Orenian Capitol of Felsen to Vanaheim and follow the coast."

To answer the first bit, it strengthens concentration and focus much like cocaine does or a similar narcotic, as a result of the residual magical energy from when the taint is removed. The taint acts as a parasite, draws in lifeforce and converts it into mana, magical energy. That energy remains within the crystal, like a watered down mana obelisk. Thus going down that train of thought it would help a mage to better form a connection to the void, in theory. Once the taint is removed it can't drain anymore and whatever energy is left within is finite and depletable. The second bit, of course it relies on a system of trust, as does all magic lore and just about any lore on lotc lol. If people want it they are expected to RP the severe drawbacks, with addiction being a minuscule drawback compared to all the rest, as have been explained. I think it's expected that people have access to a physical build/Ruibrium farm to actually use, but then again this is a reagent lore. With the upcoming alchemy rewrite, with the possibility of a new plugin, the mechanical representations aren't particularly hard to deal with.

Well written lore I wonder which handsome fellow helped write it! (: +1!

Ser Garahel stamps the document with his seal of approval as the sentinel passes it around, the construction of Saltstone beginning around him.

Would kind of defeat the purpose. No one wants to do dragon attacks because no one wants to mess with dragon lore or allow people to kill dragons willy nilly. If dragons currently fill the niche that my wyrms do, then why aren't they being used? Dragons frankly, in my honest opinion, should be treated as Dragaar's lieutenants, be far more involved with Dragaar storylines and be SOMEWHAT magical. Thus their absence from the skies would be less due to OOC pussyfooting and adding far more importance to their existence. But thats something I brought up to Tsu and Moot in the past. The only issue with them not fitting in is Dragons being CLAIMED to fill the niche that Wyrms ought to fit. In my opinion a necessary and easy fix.

Ser Garahel Varodyr Basic Information Nicknames: Gary, Galahar Age: 18 (Born 6th of Snow’s Maiden, 1494) Gender: Male Race: Human Heartlander (Adunian Descent) Status: Alive, healthy. Description Height: 6”0” Weight: 169lbs Body Type: Athletic, muscular, young. Eyes: Ice blue (almost grey) Hair: His hair is thick and a very dark brown, straight and brushed and neatly arranged. Skin: Light skinned, fair. Markings/Tattoos: None. Health: Very healthy, few bruises from sparring etc. Personality: Garahel is quite proud and vehemently defensive of all he is proud of. He is also quite vain and egotistical, determined to ensure his good looks (and his immense wealth) are noticed. He often displays a fairly sarcastic and unrespectful demeanor, almost mean sometimes. He sometimes uses his sarcasm as a shield against people, not allowing his heritage (being the son of the rebel King Maric Varodyr) to be used against him, often repeating the line “I inherited my father’s kingdom, but not his crown,”. Ever since he was a young boy he had always had an obsession with knighthood and honouring oaths and his words, holding those values very highly. He is somewhat ambitious and goal driven, but his ambitions and goals might be considered quite base and petty. Sometimes, he can also be somewhat hot tempered and aggressive in his retaliation. Inventory: The family sword, Witchbane, a darksteel bastard sword. A worn silver badge in the shape of a falcon. A reinforced heater shield, painted with the colours and sigil of House Varodyr (sky blue, a silver falcon and gold star) and trimmed in steel. A pouch of gold, various keys, patents of gentry and heraldry. A small, thumb sized scroll strapped to his belt, it’s contents reading the Knight’s Code of Chivalry. Further Details: Theme song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBbWpNQJnR8 Life Style Alignment: Neutral Good Deity: The Creator Religion: Church of the Canon Alliance/Nation/Home: House Varodyr, House de Savoie, Kingdom of Oren, Salstone-by-the-Sea Job/Class: Knight, Gentry Title(s): Ser, Knight of Saltstone-by-the-Sea Profession(s): Knight, Mounted lancer. Special Skill(s): In his spare time, Garahel likes to create blueprints and design armor. Although he doesn’t have the skills and knowledge to smith them himself, he does take pleasure and a lot of enjoyment in designing them, drawing them on paper before shipping them off to superior smiths. Flaw(s): Garahel tends to enjoy his wine, usually when he’s at tourneys or in a bad mood. He has been drawn to drink since he was a teenager, often getting in trouble with the priest for smuggling it out of the tavern and drinking with his friends. Weaponry Fighting Style: One handed sword combat - elegant finesse. Axe and shield - vicious hacking and block, shield bashing. Trained Weapon: Hand and a half sword, weapon and shield, mounted lance. Favored Weapon: One handed war-axe and shield. Hand and a half sword, no shield. Pointed lance. Archery: Average archer. Biography Parents: Maric II Varodyr (father), Ayana Horen (mother, both deceased) Siblings: N/A Children: N/A Extended Family: Bryce Teagan Jrent (bastard cousin, mother’s side), Dederick Varodyr (uncle, father’s side), Ariadne (his paramour). Family Tree: http://www.familyecho.com/?p=ZQ3KC&c=4x7qszqul7&f=712847096619089335 Pet(s): N/A History [TBA Summary below] Artwork