RE: Umbroli

From: Jane Williams <janewilliams20_at_...>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 15:06:59 +0100

> >Are we quite sure Umbroli are as ubiquitous as all
> >that? It seems to make life rather too easy. I mean,
> >Broyan is noted for having winds blowing around him.
> >Surely the same can't be true for every Tom Dick and
> >Olaf? When it's a standard sentry change, why not just
> >walk down the steps?
>
> I'm sure some do take the sensible option but the rest....

Yes... Remembering with great delight a 15-year-old Vanganthi I got to play at a con once, who used to fly at every conceivable opportunity and some that weren't conceivable to any sane mind, simply because she could.

> I'd restrict the number of Umbroli for another reason - balance.
> The Lunars have a very limited number of flying troops

Yes. Also, just look at the magic your bog-standard Orlanthi Warrior 17 has for controlling Umbroli. Unconcentrated initiate - TN of 7 if you're lucky. Yes, there may be some around. But getting them to do what you want is a job for specialists.