Duel of the gods

[ArcaneUnit]

I would like to duel a Sorcerer/wizard/mage/warlock.
You can choose any magic, and any style or tactic,
but you must defeat me by the set rules.

You must establish a character with a believable past to explain thoroughly how he afforded his education, how he motivated himself, the techniques he applied to expand knowledge, how he understood the magic - Magic is NOT an easy topic or everyone could do it, so You must be an adept Wizard who is intellectual enough to explain the development process to participate in this duel -

You will write your Profile in private and if it is required to prove you were competent as a narrator - you may be called upon to reference it. Thus no one can steal your sorcery secrets.

once you sign up, max of 4 people, we will review the ground rules and necessary components of our character profiles.

thankx

2hrs later
Does none dare challenge me or is there but not one sorcerer here today! I beg the question!

[Divinity]

It isn't that there are no sorcerers. I think it may have more to do with the premise of the fight, and a lack of explanation to why that is the premise.

I am no stranger to detail, and I could easily sum up Corban's magical know-how, history and expertise, but what prevents me from joining is the -seemingly- mandatory history lesson. I'm not sure how doing this would impact the fight in any way outside of semantics, and it only seems to be restrictive to the participants.

[ArcaneUnit]

If you are going to pull a spell out of the bag and use it to your tactical advantage.
I want to know how you had the resources to find that knowledge, the understanding to grasp it, that you actually have the will to master it, and that That spell does not conflict with your available time, funds and social resources to acquire the power you are coming at me with - in a world where sorcery is not something everyone has.

Prove yourself a sorcerer by proving you have credible sources of power.
And then, I can see if I made myself the most prominent Mage in the wizarding realm through my choice of apprenticeship.

[LeeRoy]

@ArcaneUnit
I'd bet money on you not actually using this site anymore, since you didn't get a satisfactory response fast enough. But on the off chance that you do roll back in at some point in time, I'll make it clear to you why you didn't get a satisfactory response.

As Chief Resident Edgelord Supreme, I can say without a doubt. You shouldn't be in character when offering up a challenge if you aren't going to maintain that character. Flipping back and forth between IC and OOC in a single post really don't work, obvious exceptions include rules and the like. But for something as basic as your introductory post, you kinda botched that.

If you roll back around I'd be willing to show you what a Sorcerer is capable of. Because a Sorcerer is nothing like a Wizard.

[ArcaneUnit]

@LeeRoy
well thank for responding.
your experience is noted.

Should we indeed Duel then?
I would much love to learn the difference between a Sorcerer and a Wizard in the midst if combat.

[LeeRoy]

@ArcaneUnit
Absolutely, I'll open the thread once I get off of my shift. It'll be another four hours before then.

[Divinity]

There are large sums of differences between the proprietary powers of sorcerers, mages, and wizards. Corban indeed has the time, resources, and know-how to cast any spell he does when in combat. Nothing is a hat trick, of that I can assure you.

Now if you've no issues with this, we can even have a true showdown of differing interpretations of magi in a free for all, or you can still face me 1v1 if you'd like proof of my previous assertion. My offer stands if you still want it.

[ArcaneUnit]

Indeed, you are invited. @Divinity

it will be fun to see the different approaches

[Divinity]

Wonderful. You'd like the sheet in PM's, correct?

[ArcaneUnit]

I am unsure if I wish to place the Profile sheets here at this time. Are we limiting this Battle to 3 characters?
or shall we wait.
I think it is fitting that we create the world prior to progressing.
and then I will set the stage for the duel and see what remarks you have to be made.

I will be the Boardmaster. SO I will explain how the combat will be measured, and you can rebuttal there after.

[ArcaneUnit]

@Divinity
We call upon You here now, to bring forth the knowledge you bear which we all need to hear.
The differences in the Proprietary powers of Sorcerers, Wizards and Mages:
please, if you would do me the honors. As I myself attempted to allude to this very crucial variation in tactic.

[LeeRoy]

@ArcaneUnit
@Divinity

A 3 way approach to this seems interesting. I'll obviously fill the role of the Sorcerer. Though now I must question which Sorcerer to use.

The Weaver of Desert Storms?
Or
The Weaver of the Cosmos?

Roughly same power level, though the latter was a stretch stronger in his youth.

[Framing A Moose]

Could I use my warlock from one of my D&D campaigns? I'd have to up her power a bit, but she'd work. If you're still accepting, that is.

[Divinity]

The mage - From the word Magus, a mage is not one necessarily born of magic, but is inaugurated into it by studying, experience and learning. A mage's power is a direct reflection of those attributes.

The Wizard - Derived from the word wisdom or wise, the wizard is often born intimately aware of the flow of magic. A wizard gathers power through knowledge, generally recorded for memory in items like spell books.

The sorcerer - A sorcerer is considered a weaver of fate, and intuitively casts spells, unlike a wizard whom's power is his memory. This class of magic user is perhaps the most ambiguous in terms of how their powers really operate.

My character Corban/Corellian is part sorcerer, part mage in his ability to intuitively cast spells, but all spells cast are based on his intimate understanding of the power which he wields(study and learning) and the natUral world around him.

[Divinity]

@LeeRoy
The cosmos weaver sounds abstract enough. Let's go with that!

[ArcaneUnit]

@Framing a Moose
have you read and understood the set rules for the duel?
I would leave the battlegrounds open to you, if you agree to meet the requirements.

@Divinity
Agreed.
Mages are learned
Wizards naturally wise and discerning
Sorcerers intuitive.
Warlocks ambitious.

I could not have put it simpler myself.
If I tried now.. diluted in originality...A mage relies on knowledge related skill.
A wizard relies on exercised knowledge.
A sorcerer relies on will, and experience.
A Warlock, not categorized to any of the three as a Standard is generally {for an archtype} [ and this is up for dispute, ] Risqué ~ Which is not something another Class is specifically not.
Druids have a Tap, but are not limited to the tap, but it distinctly separates their ambition and ego from their magic, thus appearing to limit them. Similar to a Paladin or Cleric, but connected to Wilderness instead of the Impact on Beings of Dominion.

So thank you for demonstrating that there are, and you have knowledge of reliable sources.
Not Reliable because I agree*** But reliable because, These are ArchTypes* {stereotypical archtypes}.

[LeeRoy]

@ArcaneUnit
I figure pretty much all of that is true, though my sorcerer draws from a draconic and eldritch bloodline respectively. Sorcerers have the innate talent and ability, and can improve by practicing. But it's very much entirely up to how much power you inherit from your bloodline.

[Framing A Moose]

@Framing a Moose
have you read and understood the set rules for the duel?
I would leave the battlegrounds open to you, if you agree to meet the requirements.

@Divinity
Agreed.
Mages are learned
Wizards naturally wise and discerning
Sorcerers intuitive.
Warlocks ambitious.

I could not have put it simpler myself.
If I tried now.. diluted in originality...A mage relies on knowledge related skill.
A wizard relies on exercised knowledge.
A sorcerer relies on will, and experience.
A Warlock, not categorized to any of the three as a Standard is generally {for an archtype} [ and this is up for dispute, ] Risqué ~ Which is not something another Class is specifically not.
Druids have a Tap, but are not limited to the tap, but it distinctly separates their ambition and ego from their magic, thus appearing to limit them. Similar to a Paladin or Cleric, but connected to Wilderness instead of the Impact on Beings of Dominion.

So thank you for demonstrating that there are, and you have knowledge of reliable sources.
Not Reliable because I agree*** But reliable because, These are ArchTypes* {stereotypical archtypes}.

@ArcaneUnit

I've read the rules and am hunky dory with all of them!! Also, in D&D, warlocks draw their power from a patron, or some supernatural benefactor. Hers is a powerful faerie.

[ArcaneUnit]

@Framing a Moose
I do not know how to classify that as a Warlock instead of a Magician.
Your a Trick wielder then, and not a Magic User.
A spellcaster none the less and thus a valid participant.
But, a Warlock, I would like to suggest, and this is still open to debate, Is one magus [an adept spellcaster] which will make a pact with the devil. [*edit: "correction," Would**]
"A Gambler of doubt, but not of luck."

Furthermore
[@Roleplayerguild.com]
I am vying for the attention of the elite Spellcasters here. I hope you all gravitate her over time. I may not duel you, nor do I credit myself the skill. But If I am to fight this battle, I want it to be seen, SO that there will not likely be another one. This is my showdown of wit.

@LeeRoy agreed. it is a capacitor for arcane intuition. I never even considered that.

[Divinity]

So. What is the next step in this process?