On the magics surrounding the magii rings: Certain conversations and gatherings of magii have created the thought that perhaps there is more than meets the eye concerning the great blue stone, and more specifically, the rings that were crafted from it. I believe that they are a means to keep all of the magii of the inner flame connected, not only as a means to draw our power from. Firstly, I have poured over as many of the old scrolls in the MIF tower that I could find, hoping to discover if perhaps this was a known fact. Not finding any such documents, I have decided to write an inquiry requesting any such knowledge from the current MIF members. The paper "On The Nature of Magic" by Estlor gives proof that such bonds are possible. Though Estlor talks only of spells in his scroll, we can attempt to apply his labels to the magic of the blue stone rings. In the division of magic, in the Dweomer of Thaumaturgy, the subcategory Artifice is the magic that is cast be focusing energy in ancient relics. We can certainly say that the blue stone is an ancient relic, being the source of all magic itself, and so the rings certainly qualify, being an offshoot of that power. Therefore, this is the most likely magic that is in effect. The actual magic that I believe is occurring is a subconscious bond between any members of the magii that wear a blue stone ring. The bond is nothing more than a nagging feeling inside of one’s head, barely noticeable if one isn’t looking for it, as I feel it. I believe it is this trigger that tends to draw more than one magii to a gathering place at a time, which would explain why there are hardly ever single magii wandering about the road, but rather many gathered when any are present. This makes sense in that if all of the rings are made out of the stone, it is drawing to itself, but also to each other. This theory is entirely hypothetical, but I believe if someone of enough skill or age within the magii can find out about the origin of the rings and there purpose, or even their creator, it would shed some light on the idea and whether or not there is any truth in it. If there is, it would surely be a useful tool to be able to hone that magic and be able to sense the presence of other magii at any given time. So, if you know anything about the origin of the rings, please do share. Schnee_Gott MIF Wizard of Intoxicated Magic