Honestly that is the opposite of everything I've known about making a CS since '06. At least never in this depth or usually turned away. I'm extreamly greatful that you feel this way. As far as Rtron goes I do not mind waiting in the least bit, I prefer to gather strength from as many resources as I can. Even if it is just foundation and structural.
Yes that is exactly it, he can't control how much is used. But in the case of the rune it is a constant, not a novice mistake, so it is a bit harder for him to get sick. Ok maybe this is a better example?
Sinys casts a novice spell, it costs him one of ten, oh yes rune ability is active, it costs plus one more. So two of ten. Or Sinys casts a novice spell incorrectly using too much, it costs him two of ten, plus an additional point to make three of ten. Just as basic as I can think of it right now.
Yes the range... I will admit that puts a dampening in my kindle, how about five feet? :DD
From this point onward I declair shinanigans!