I am sober!

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I am sober and it is a terrible state to be in! Things are sharp and clear instead of slightly fuzzy which makes focusing on my target(s) a bit difficult. And everything is so loud!

I have recently begun storing myself in a golem which is great for extending my life expectancy and my survivability, but I have encountered a significant flaw. I can't get drunk! Granted I can still appreciate the exquisite taste of finely brewed wine and ale, but they affect me not at all!

Because of this dilemma I have begun research on magics that can simulate an Intoxicate effect.

I suspect that in order to simulate an Intoxicate effect on a golem I will need to base my research off of the Subjugate spell, thus making the effect target constructs and elementals. The theory behind my initial hypothesis is that in order to make the golem effectively inebriated the golem must, in theory, be commanded to be inebriated. To me, it seems like a logical place to start.

My other option is to base my research off of the Curse spells such as Weakness, thus making the inebriating experience a Curse that directly affects the physical body. Basing my research off of Curse spells will be somewhat difficult for me, though, because I do not cast Earth magic.

Does anyone have any suggestions or leads for creating new spells?

Regards,
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Red Wizard of the Brotherhood of the Star
 
That is an excellent question!

Currently, the way the High Magic works is that the energy used to maintain the effect for it's duration is spent at the time of casting; that energy used at casting then sustains the effect until either the effect wears off or the effect is used (or dispelled via a Destroy Magic Celestial ritual effect). Thus, I cannot prematurely end the Spirit Store effect and must wait for it to run it's course which is roughly until around 6pm to 8pm daily. That gives me a good hour or two to get nice and drunk before dangerous things begin to meander nearby. I, being into self-preservation, then Spirit Store myself into my golem to assist in my survivability which then causes my inebriated state to quickly wear off. And thus, I am prevented from intoxication for the next 20 hours or so.
 
The primary issue at hand is there is nothing in a golem system for which the intoxication can take hold. Even if something can get you drunk for five days straight, it would end as soon as your mind was put into the construct. While battle magic tends to be a bit inflexible, high magic tends to be a new science to explore. I know many a Dwarf or Romani that would love to know a bit of high magics to invibe spirits while their spirit is in a golem.

Cheers,
Paolo Oscarot, Curious Alchemist

P.S. Will soon work on five day intoxicate in off-time.
 
I am no dwarf, and don't mean to question the desire to get.... drunk per say.... but don't you think the development of such an effect might not be so wise... while I am sure you may handle you intoxication fine do you really want to open the doors for drunken golems running around? Seems like forms that are already quite powerful are best left in there most coherent state of mind...

I'm not so sure a drunken surly golem would be the most enjoyable of encounters... maybe reconsider the ramifications of such a discovery.

~Avian
 
I understand your concern, Avian, but the same can be said for skilled warriors and potent wizards that are not Spirit Stored into a golem. Just like normal intoxication, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that they behave in a responsible manner. Since most people that aspire to powerful formal magic or mastery of the martial arts are inherently more in control of their bodies and more disciplined than the average person I trust the populace that could be Spirit Stored into a golem with a spell such as I am researching.

I myself am not a dwarf either; just a humble, but far too sober elf. I really like being inebriated. It makes me more sociable, improves my concentration, dulls pain, and enhances my hand-eye coordination (many of my colleagues can attest to my improved combat aptitude when I am inebriated). I admit that intoxication does not affect everyone in such in a manner, but I am sure I am not alone in this. That and I do so enjoy the relaxation related to being inebriated.

Paolo, I agree that there is nothing in a golem system for which the intoxication can take hold for a golem does not have blood, a stomach, or anything else that makes us capable of inebriation! It is so frustrating! That is why I am beginning with an Eldritch Force spell akin to Subjugate, which actually commands the construct body to be affected similar to an Intoxicate effect. Summarily, a Curse akin to Weakness may accomplish the task, but I have little knowledge of the Curse school.

Although, I suppose your point about the flexibility of High Magic may provide a tertiary path to research. Perhaps it is possible to manipulate the golem magic so that it can be affected by some things it is normally immune to. Excellent suggestion! Thank you. I will look into that as well.

Regards,
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P.S. If ever you find a way to make an Intoxicating elixir that lasts for five days I would probably pay handsomely for some of the ambrosia.
 
If you fight better when you drunk, why you need golem? Won't you fight worse when sober golem? Why not just wear armor? Den you be able to get drunk and still be less squishy.
 
While my combat technique is better while inebriated I am still generally squishy and lacking in physique. A Dragon's Breath worth of damage is all it would take to get through my Celestial Armor and wound my body to incapacitation. The golem provides defensive attributes that significantly out-weigh my reduction in combat aptitude due to being sober.

Good question, though!

Alternatively, I have done a bit of minor research in creating an Alcohol Golem. I didn't progress too far because I figured there would be significant disadvantages to being Spirit Stored in a walking bottle of booze including being highly susceptible to Flame magic. But, I should investigate it some more.

Regards,
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what about a glass golem that was filled with the inebreation liquids you so desire?

-avalon willowcrest
 
Alavatar thankfully I am not one of your kindred or I might be embarrassed to be so. I would think a Wizard with the skill to store into gollem's would have less frivolous things to spend their time working on.

May the stars shine on your path,
-Mage Eldarion Avari
 
Mage Eldarion, I respect your opinion. The research I am conducting is done in my spare time when I am not busy with Brotherhood of the Star business, working with the appropriate government officials in ensuring the safety of my current residence, making wine for private customers, and decyphering dead languages. In fact, my research on this issue is a hobby and the goal is as important to me as I would say an extrodinary cook that looks for better spices for his food or a smith who experiments with metallurgy in his off-time to find a better material to shod horses with.

If you wish to look down on my for it then that is your perogative. I cannot and will not stop you from believing whatever conceptions you may have of me or my research.

Regards,
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i wasent implying like mabey simple window glass. but glass of a stronger and therefore less shatterable quality. you probly wouldnt get drunk from being inside it, but it might make you feel better being surrounded by the beverage of your choice.

-avalon willowcrest
 
Eldarion, though your words were a little more to the coarse, they were to the point and I think expressed my feelings, on this subject. Drunken war machines seem a little counter productive. On a side note... Its been some time since last we met. I hope you fair well.

~ Avian
 
I too hope you are keeping well Avian. Perhaps my words were a bit harsh, but after spending most of my time for the past several months on the front lines with the Arcanum in Caldaria recently perhaps you can understand.

-Mage Eldarion Avari
 
Greetings and salutations, mes ami,

A Dragon's Breath gets through any armor, Celestial or otherwise... I'm not sure you're making a good case in that regard.

Flesh golems are tricky things, but that may be worth looking into. In some lands, I have found them to be susceptible to alchemical properties, while in others, I have not. The loss of immunity to alchemies can be compensated for by imbuing the flesh golem body with cloaks/banes against alteration (immunity to curse and command being standard to all golems, flesh ones included). They also still possess greater strength and fortitude than an elf body. Some also benefit from being healed by Earth magics, though, again, in those instances, you would be susceptible to necromancy. Alas, that may be the sacrifice for your love of good inebriation.

@~}~~
-Sir G
 
Golems generally are only immune to the Paralysis curse. Weakness/Silence/Destruction are all curses that can affect golems with potentially deadly results.

-Mage Eldarion Avari
 
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Have you considered feeding your body the alchohol while your spirit is within a golem? Should that effort be successful, it would provide a stop-gap until you are able to uncover a method of intoxicating a golem. Sadly, I suspect it would not be an effective means of providing sustained inebriation while away from your body.

-Eli.
 
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Have you considered feeding your body the alchohol while your spirit is within a golem? Should that effort be successful, it would provide a stop-gap until you are able to uncover a method of intoxicating a golem. Sadly, I suspect it would not be an effective means of providing sustained inebriation while away from your body.

-Eli.
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Sure thats a great idea... poison the body while your spirit isnt in it to be aware of its limitations...
 
Almost as sensible as any tactic that requires storing one's spirit in something that can be shattered at a spell. Mages. Pssch.

-Shin
 
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