Question Mystical Arts and Crafts

So far, we have seen things made of all sorts of magical materials for one purpose or another. Also, we've seen mention of some students in Magical Theory/Lab possibly being assigned homework in creating their own set of ceremonial tools, while others have "legacy" tools.

What then, would be the likely reactions to a student bringing in a project incorporating some really exotic materials (assuming it's been properly consecrated for the student's use), be it entirely their own work or something bought/commissioned? For example, elephant ivory, wood from the True Cross (tm), transuranic elements, bloodsteel, bloodsilver (like the steel but sourced differently), qilin leather, byakhee sinew, etc.?

LIke if Kayda had used some of Snakey's skin for say, grips on a mithril tomahawk or a new bow or something of that sort?

Rose Bunny wrote: LIke if Kayda had used some of Snakey's skin for say, grips on a mithril tomahawk or a new bow or something of that sort?

Right. Although those aren't necessarily used in Western ceremonial magic (I could well be wrong to exclude a bow - it is a favored weapon of several gods and demigods), there could be a class in the mystical arts program that might delve into enchanting weapons.

I wouldn't use Kayda as an example, as HM isn't the only person/entity screwing with her head and her magic. Picture perhaps Mugwump using snakey's skin for a hide wrap, instead.

OOooohhh! +3 pot holders!

Bek D Corbin wrote: OOooohhh! +3 pot holders!

There have been times I could have used a couple of those - even the regular ones are rarely at-hand when needed.

I would REALLY like a set of pajamas of fat burning. Anybody?

That mean I can get a "bra of minimizing", please? And... if I wanted to go down a cup size would that be a +1 or a -1?

Nah, if you have paid attention to the fantasy tropes, there's no market for such a bra. Now, a "bra of nullifying weight" with additional charms for "user-controllable jiggling" and "avoid bowstrings..."

Sir Lee wrote: Nah, if you have paid attention to the fantasy tropes, there's no market for such a bra. Now, a "bra of nullifying weight" with additional charms for "user-controllable jiggling" and "avoid bowstrings..."

I believe Dilbert invented the " Bra of Nullifying Weight."

I'm more interested in "stop dropping food crumbs into the cleavage" and "stop bumping them on stuff" enchantments

Sir Lee wrote: Nah, if you have paid attention to the fantasy tropes, there's no market for such a bra. Now, a "bra of nullifying weight" with additional charms for "user-controllable jiggling" and "avoid bowstrings..."

I know of many men who have gynecomastia, some in surprising amounts. 38DD. 36H. Yes, a man with H-cups. Most on the forum I frequent are B or C (infer what you wish ?? ). In that group, MOST of them would love a -3 bra of minimizing (as in -3 cup sizes). A few would be thrilled with a -6 bra of minimizing.

Then again, there's the male competitive ego biggest-dick-in-the-locker-room thing of "if I HAVE to have boobs, why can't I at least have a really GREAT rack?"

yikes... and I thought I had troubles at 36D...

with man-boobs that big, never eat cookies or crackers with a loose or open collared shirt.

E. E. Nalley wrote: I would REALLY like a set of pajamas of fat burning. Anybody?

That triggered a D&D flashback.

Sir Lard Ass, you and your party arrived at the crossroad inn without incident after escaping the litch's castle with your treasures.

"I demand the best room in the place and toss the the inkeeper a gold coin"

He catches it with his left hand and nods to the old crone in the corner. She leads you up the stairs and opens the double doors at the end of the corridor. The room contains a four post bed with a gauze canopy. {quavery old crone voice}It's our best room m'lord. The mattress is feather stuffed and the the quilt is filled with down.

"OK, I tip the old crone, close the doors and prepare to sleep, taking the Pajamas of Fat Burning of from my Bag of Holding and putting them on before going to bed."

You lie down on the bed and hear the frame creak as you settle into the deep feather mattress. Closing your eyes your mind drifts to the new slimmer body you've been dreaming about and you vow to never eat another cursed doughnut.

"Hey, it's my character not yours"

You hear a gentle whoomph and open your eyes to see your pajamas are on fire. Role 1d6 damage each round until extinguished.

"WTF, why is Sir Lawrence on fire?"

Sir Lawrence is wearing Pajamas of Fat Burning, not Pajamas of Enhanced Lipid Metabolism. Google spontaneous human combustion wicking effect. All that extra blubber you've been complaining about is fueling the Pajamas of Fat Burning. Roll another d6 for the continuing fire damage.

Ouch that had to hurt to tell that story. The player probably wasn't pleased... But do be careful of exactly what you wish for and how you word your wishes!

I am glad to see I wasn’t the only one who wondered why you’d want pyjamas of “fat burning”.

E. E. Nalley wrote: I would REALLY like a set of pajamas of fat burning. Anybody?

The only ones I got have a 5% chance of setting you on fire.
(Drat someone beat me to the joke... sorta.)

Rose Bunny wrote: That mean I can get a "bra of minimizing", please? And... if I wanted to go down a cup size would that be a +1 or a -1?

Talk to mobius.

Rose Bunny wrote: I'm more interested in "stop dropping food crumbs into the cleavage" and "stop bumping them on stuff" enchantments

That would require a +agi or an auto dodge.

This is why we can't have nice things.

Well of course, there was always the D&D Brassiere of Fire Elemental Summoning...

Winces! A bra of fire elemental summoning is not a good idea no matter where or when you find it.

Anne wrote: Winces! A bra of fire elemental summoning is not a good idea no matter where or when you find it.

Maybe she just likes things warm in bed?

Anne wrote: Winces! A bra of fire elemental summoning is not a good idea no matter where or when you find it.

Yet some people find the idea fascinating. Preferably on other people.