Does anyone know how many charges these have? Specifically the flame red ones.

>>Ah, sorry, I'll retract my post..I thought any discussion of spellbooks would be in this folder, silly me.<<

This IS the folder for talking about spellbooks and all accompanying stuff.


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Actually, we didn't get ours fixed, only talked to a GM who verified it was in fact buggy - however it was a busy Thursday night in HSN and there was no time to fix it. We did the right things, bugged it IG, etc., then contacted the original owner who just took the socket off for us. I understand you don't have that luxury, good luck to you.

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<<Did they say anything about how many charges it should have? I've used up 100 charges now, whee.>>

Yes. Eight. I think we went through at least 100 too, racked up around 40 assorted deaths with it. The GH handling the assist seemed a bit amused by our tenacity.

Thought I'd post an addendum for those interested..not like anyone showed interest in the thread, but still. GH Miriette was kind enough, after telling me that it was "functioning as it should," to ask about it and GM Deryka came in and took the crystal out.

Miriette said it may never totally discharge since it's bonded, but that really doesn't make sense. It can only go off on non-bonded, so how can the bonded ever use up the charges? Oh well, it doesn't matter to me now..I can use the book. Thanks again to Miriette and Deryka for their help.

>> said it may never totally discharge since it's bonded, but that really doesn't make sense. It can only go off on non-bonded, so how can the bonded ever use up the charges?<<

That doesn't make sense. I recall someone stating that when the crystals were created they would eventually use up all their charged mana and a would require a recharge. Which only Warrior Mages could do. Was supposed to be a small way some Mages with devices skill could earn a little coin.


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>>The hafaltu crystals definitely use up charges when you invoke them. I've had to recharge mine a few times, and a long, tedious process it is, too.<<

Long and tedious? I think i charged one before.. took two full harnesses in a powerfully glowing room? Or are you talking about something else?


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>>They would, since the bonded is the one using up the charges. But the GH made it sound like it was impossible for protective ones to run out since they would only do so when used by the bonded..who couldn't use their charges anyway..<<

I don't get why people think these things are 'bonded' when they aren't.


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Are these automatic? I have the hafaltu-veined variety, if I whip my spellbook out in the rain will it shield the spellbook right away or do I have to trigger the crystal somehow? Also do I have to charge it with mana? And how many charges do they have?

-Guardian Lord Alaxndr Durnovaria, Advocate of Therengia

"A knight is sworn to valor
His heart knows only virtue
His blade defends the helpless
His words speak only truth
His wrath undoes the wicked."

You need to INVOKE them to activate them.