[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.