[Thaumatology] Drunkeness as Energy Reserve

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by Prince Charon

I'm rather curious as to what effects this would have on not only gameplay, but on the setting, as well. What do you think?

It would make it more difficult to cast powerful spells undetected.

It would also make mages even more vulnerable in a running conflict situation, since temporarily drunk mages will be mentally and physically impaired.

If mages get pleasure from being "spelldrunk" some might become addicts, with either Addiction (Psychological) or Compulsive Behavior (Spellcasting). That's potentially very dangerous if you regularly deplete your ER in order to get a decent buzz.

Ceremonial casting takes on an entirely different vibe. Less solemn chanting and more drunken orgy.

[Prince Charon]

Originally Posted by Pursuivant

If mages get pleasure from being "spelldrunk" some might become addicts, with either Addiction (Psychological) or Compulsive Behavior (Spellcasting). That's potentially very dangerous if you regularly deplete your ER in order to get a decent buzz.

On the other hand, regularly using your ER is a common justification for buying it up... but then you have to use even bigger spells to get a good buzz on. Oh, dear.

Originally Posted by Pursuivant

Ceremonial casting takes on an entirely different vibe. Less solemn chanting and more drunken orgy.

I am reminded that the word 'symposium' comes from an Ancient Greek word for something like 'drinking party.'

[Þorkell]

Would there be different social repercussions for someone who gets tipsy casting spells and someone who simply drank too much?

Would a celebratory beer or wineglass send a wizard into the next elvel of intoxication?