In fact, there are some methods Iolum didn't mention. For example, the arcanist's sacrifice of arcane fire may be more effective than sacrificing magic items, but this method is obviously not beneficial to the arcanist.
Or he could trigger a tide of magic nets and use a larger range of normal magic nets to "clean" the area. However, the risk was that it might cause the decay field to spread. He couldn't afford the consequences, so he simply didn't say anything about it.
In Iolum's opinion, the safest and most reliable way is to use the power of the Mysterious Lady, but this also has disadvantages - the disadvantage to the elven countries is that it will expand Netheril's influence in the alliance.
right to speak.
Because the only person in the main plane who can lead this project is Mage Nese, and in the process, the belief of the Mysterious Lady will also spread, which may not be what the elves want to see.
But he has already stated the method, and it depends on how the elven countries decide.
Sure enough, after Iolum proposed to use the power of the mysterious lady to clear the decay field, all the elves present showed hesitation, especially Philifa, who almost had doubts written on his face:
"Is this really the only way?"
"For now, I really only think of this method. Maybe you can try putting in magic items first?"
Hearing such an answer, Philifa finally showed an obvious expression of dissatisfaction. Judging from Iolum's explanation just now, if putting in magic items can make the wounds of the magic network heal on their own, it is most likely because of the magic items.
The condensed magic web strings, in other words, actually promote the self-healing of the decay area by putting the magic web strings into it.
And the String of the Magic Network is not a special resource. It is available everywhere in the main plane. It just depends on how much you invest. Philipfa can figure out these problems himself. He really can't understand why Iolum said he doesn't know.
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"Let's stop the discussion today. The investigation will continue tomorrow. If you want to mobilize support from the country, please contact us in time. You may not be able to make it tomorrow."
Philipfa briefly talked about Elam's current special situation and asked observers from various countries to seek support in advance, but in fact it also hinted that various countries can send more manpower.
At present, these matters are obviously not something that Erlan and Netheril can deal with. All countries in the alliance must unite as one.
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After everyone left, Shado and Iolum walked at the end. They came to Shado's camp together. Shado still had many things to ask Iolum in person.
"The teacher said to use the power of the mysterious lady to clear the decay field. How to do it specifically? How sure is it possible?"
"We need to mobilize almost all the secret priests from Netheril, as well as the cooperation of other high-level spellcasters. As for how sure we are, if everything is correct, we should be more than 80% sure. Of course, you will be indispensable by then.
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But Iolum's words did not make Shado feel relaxed. The elven countries may not want to see Netheril so prominent. Furthermore, mobilizing so many priests and other high-level spellcasters to cooperate is not without risks.
If the Illuminati or other enemies take the blame, Netheril will be severely damaged, and other countries that provide high-level spellcasters will also suffer a lot.
The reason is that nine out of ten arcane priests in Netheril are arcane mages, who are the best of the best among Netheril mages. If this were to be done in one fell swoop, it would take a hundred years for the magic of Netheril to develop.
It's really no joke.
Therefore, Iolum's plan is not only difficult for the elves to accept, because it will increase Netheril's influence in the North, and it will also lead to the spread of the belief in the goddess of magic.
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The latter is strongly opposed by the current elf god priest class. The official names of the elf god are [God of Elf Guardian] and [God of War Victory]. However, in recent years, the elf god is seeking to expand its domain to include magic and magic.
Art, that is, [the God of Magic and Art].
In recent years, elf priests have been spreading such names in a small area, but they have not been widely recognized. The most recognized thing among elves for the main god of elves is [Guardian], because it promises the home of Avandor after the death of the elves, and even
High mages can move around freely while they are alive, and choose to settle in the main plane or Arvandor at will.
The name "God of War Victory" is more popular among the upper elves. Obviously, the name "God of Magic and Art" is also aimed at the upper elves.
Although the expansion of the elven main god's vocational domain will have a certain impact on the spiritual life of the elves, it is also beneficial, just like the promise of [Guarding] the Arvandor homeland, and the promise of [Victory in War] that the country will never be subjugated in foreign wars (
Chateau summarized it himself).
If he is allowed to successfully expand into the field of [magic and art], it will definitely bring promises and bonuses in the field of magic and art to the elves.
Under such circumstances, perhaps only the low-level elves are willing to see the spread of Lady Mystery's faith.
After all, they can't get magic from the elves. If they believe in the mysterious lady, they might be able to learn magic from humans!
Therefore, once Iolum and human mages are allowed to take charge of the aftermath project, Netheril's international influence will grow on the one hand. What is even more difficult for the elves to accept is the spread of the belief in the Mysterious Lady.
And this is just a trouble for the elves. There will not be peace in Netheril. Although Iolum has now raised this possibility, after all, so many elite mages have to be sent. Once there is a loss, the Seven Towers
Such a large organization would not be too troublesome, but some small mage tower organizations may only have one or two arcanists supporting their appearance.
If there is any loss in Elam, the organization of those arcanists will inevitably suffer a major blow, which cannot be compensated by subsidies from the Parliament.
At the same time, such risks will also make those arcanists hesitate. Arcanists believe in the Mysterious Lady more for practical purposes and rarely have pure faith. If the risks and benefits do not match, I am afraid that there will really be few arcane practitioners.
Technicians are willing to participate in such projects.
But this matter does not belong to the Netheril family. It will inevitably bleed the Northern Alliance, at least in the early stage, and provide a lot of follow-up expenses. In this case, there is resistance from various countries.
In a word, all countries and all individuals will weigh risks and benefits. If the risks are greater than the benefits, or even just "feel" that the risks are greater than the benefits, then resistance will naturally appear.
Now Xia Duo is somewhat thankful that those [Decay Fields] are at risk of proliferation, because this is a negative risk and will greatly increase the benefits of positive actions.
"By the way, I guess the elves will definitely try to throw magic items into the decay field tomorrow. If you want to gain the grace of the mysterious lady, you can also give it a try."
"Can I still get divine grace?"
Xia Duo slapped his thigh and immediately realized that when he was developing territory in the southern territory, a group of arcanists came to help repair the magic network riot caused by the collapse of the Mystic Lock ruins in his territory. Those people were specialized in doing this kind of thing.
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They were no longer able to go further in the field of magic on their own, but they were not willing to retire there, so they put their hope in divine grace. Although the divine grace of the Mysterious Lady could not allow people to directly obtain knowledge, it could enlighten wisdom.