IC: New Weapons Systems

[sythyry]

And here are some more specific choices for new armaments.

I note that Locador effects are popular. Very well; they are effective too, and exotic, and I can probably do well with them. But the more Locador one uses in one place, the greater chance there is of troublesome other problems, so I don't want to do everything with Locador.

And I am inclined to have at least one of the Durudor effects, because those are quite rare -- even more rare than Locador effects -- and difficult to resist or counter them with magic. Also in many places there are legal obstacles to making them, but, as a master-smith, I have the guild-right. And as a long-time nendrai toy, I have the skill, too.

Forgive me if I don't want to use Mentador, no matter how sensible it might be.

While a cannon capable of throwing three thousand heavy iron spikes a minute would be exceedingly intimidating, the practical considerations (both magicotechnical and sociopolitical) are nearly as intimidating.

[Poll #1591500]

Comments

[octantis.livejournal.com]

I have to say that in particular I think the Khtsoyis made of chains is totally badass. (Er... that's a slang term here for 'awesomely and stylishly imposing') but I've grown to like Khtsoyis, so I may be biased.

That said, if it's wholly made of chains, I bet you could combine the lightning and storm theme with it. Lightning likes to run up and down metal. You could call it Chain Lightning! Or... Thunderclubs! Shock and Awe?

[delight-in.livejournal.com]

Nooo it's not just you metal chain Khtsoyis would be completely awesome.

... I'm maybe biased in favor of Khtsoyis too.