So a few of my friends and I are discussing the pros' and cons' of controlled spirit store for earth scholars. Here is what we got thus far:
Pros:
- Up to 12 charges (depending on how many deaths you have) so in essence up to 12 lives
- Immune to gift effects and certain spirit ritual effects (when your bottle is NOT on you)
- Includes: death spells, shatter spirit, arcane obliterate, etc.
- Great for ritual earth casters as it makes them immune to backlashes and flaws
Cons:
- Must have bottle on/touching you to receive a life spell
- Must have bottle on/touching you to rebirth
- Spirit reforms at bottle, if bottle is with enemy, that could be a bad thing
- Immune to ritual backlashes and flaws (even the positive ones)
- Possibly immune to empowerment ritual enhancements if your bottle is not with you in the casting (would need confirmation on this, speculating here)
- Need a trusted companion(s) to hold bottle, keep it safe, and be johnny on the spot to get you life spells
So I am curious, for those of you who have played an earth scholar or earth templar/adept AND were controlled spirit stored, what was your experience? Is it worth it? What things should someone know before making that decision?
Thanks,
Jessica
Pros:
- Up to 12 charges (depending on how many deaths you have) so in essence up to 12 lives
- Immune to gift effects and certain spirit ritual effects (when your bottle is NOT on you)
- Includes: death spells, shatter spirit, arcane obliterate, etc.
- Great for ritual earth casters as it makes them immune to backlashes and flaws
Cons:
- Must have bottle on/touching you to receive a life spell
- Must have bottle on/touching you to rebirth
- Spirit reforms at bottle, if bottle is with enemy, that could be a bad thing
- Immune to ritual backlashes and flaws (even the positive ones)
- Possibly immune to empowerment ritual enhancements if your bottle is not with you in the casting (would need confirmation on this, speculating here)
- Need a trusted companion(s) to hold bottle, keep it safe, and be johnny on the spot to get you life spells
So I am curious, for those of you who have played an earth scholar or earth templar/adept AND were controlled spirit stored, what was your experience? Is it worth it? What things should someone know before making that decision?
Thanks,
Jessica