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man it sucks. A mages stronghold is their sanctuary of knowledge and magic. For a powerful mage it should house their laborotory where they dabble in golem and potion creation, and enchant items and weapons. Their library where they desipher ancient texts, and compose spell formulae, and their study, where they contemplate the inner working of the deeper secrets and items of magic, and unlock their power. The stronghold may even be the place where the mage gathers their resources to cross that threshhold of power and become a lich. Planar travel is another function that would serve a mage well in their quest for knowledge and power. Hmmm...Then I enter the abysmal lair I have been provided...I can't place my finger on it but it seems a bit...lacking. I think I have finished all the quests (just did the one with the guy who hates Cowled Wizards, hope that doesnt really spoil since most people seem to hate the cowled wizards anyway) and all I see is some guy making potions in the corner. They are not even very good. Where is my laborotory? oh, there it is, I have a golem building book...funny, WHY CANT I BUILD GOLEMS? oh well...Its not like the sphere is ever in danger that the one guardian I DO have will ever be protecting me from. And, I mean, throw me a freakin bone here, the darn thing could at least WORK. No, while that brutish fighter gets a fully financed keep, and the title of lord, effectively owning the lives of everyone in a small town, I get a large round globe, and angry looks from the neighbors for destroying their houses. But please, just tell me one thing. What exactly does that cowled wizard mean when he says he will allow me "use" of the Planar Sphere in exchange for services? Has anyone thought about that? WHAT EXACTLY IS "USEABLE" ABOUT A TWENTY TON PAPERWEIGHT?!!
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"Not everything ends the way you think it should"
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