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    SomeWhoCallMe... Tim

    So a presence isn't exactly what Northstrider was trying to make, then?

    Will Wight

    A Presence is what he was trying to make, but he didn't entirely understand what it was or how to make one. He's fumbling in the dark. So he has focused on the capacity of the Presence more than its nature. He would think of it as a failed product even if he encountered Dross directly, because Dross doesn't have the limitless store of knowledge or processing capacity of one of the Abidan Presences.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    Quick question Will, did Lindon keep the axe? I don't see any mention of it after the fight

    Will Wight

    I intended for Lindon to keep the axe, but I wrote several versions of that scene, and it looks like I left that out. Oversight on my part, sorry. I'm already preparing a file with a bunch of typo corrections, but I didn't know if adding a line might be too much of a change.

    Questioner

    I mean....only if you didn't intend for him to keep it? Don't let us talk you into having him keep something lamer than what you were planning down the line!!!

    Will Wight

    Oh no, he’s definitely keeping it. I’m just trying to decide whether to add the line or retroactively reference him picking it up in the next book.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    Can new types of madra be made artificially? Like if somebody invented the computer on cradle, would it collect computer madra?

    Will Wight

    All aspects of madra are essentially human interpretations of aura. You might notice a unique blend of aura around a computer, and you could break it down into storm aura and dream aura or what have you, or perhaps you could find a way to cycle it into your own madra and create what you called a "computer Path."

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    I was doing some very important research, and I noticed that none of the cradle books contain the number 'Nineteen' I would like to ask what you have against this magnificent, and very important number?

    Will Wight

    Shouldn't they? Don't I have a Chapter Nineteen in some of them?

    Asylum ()
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    Questioner

    Is necromancy via performing active reading on a corpse with a sufficienctly powerful reader theoretically possible? Is it possible that one of the Dead Mother's hearts could act as a catalyst to assist in this?

    Will Wight

    Necromancy in Elder Empire: yes, it is possible. It's not possible to invest or Awaken living things, but it is possible once they are dead, and one of the most difficult feats is Awakening them to a semblance of life.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    What's the Cradle equivalent of necromancy, assuming there is one?

    Will Wight

    The Cradle equivalent of necromancy is using corpses as puppets. High-level ones retain a sliver of their power.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    Can Monarch Level items be worn by any sacred artist, or is there a pre-requisite to wearing them? For example, could a lowly Iron wear Northstrider's Robe as seen in the Deathmatch?

    Will Wight

    Monarch-level items could be worn by anyone, but anyone too far beneath them wouldn't be able to activate the binding. You haven't seen Yerin do anything cool with the Sword Sage's sword for the same reason.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    How detailed are your notes example do you have every ever referenced or to be reference path listed or is most of this as it comes to you, you write it down?

    Will Wight

    It depends. Sometimes I have a cool idea and write it down and look for a place to use it later, but most of the time I kind of make it up off the top of my head as I need it.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    Hi Will, do you actually quantify madra capacity for Eithan and Lindon and everyone in your notes? Or do you write without thinking of specific values? And will we ever see it explicitly in the story for some shock value?

    Will Wight

    Sometimes I do. I don't plan on giving hard numbers for it in canon, though.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    If, for example, I messed up on my cultivation at iron level and this prevents me from advancing further, is there any way to undo my advancements? kind of like a level reset?

    Will Wight

    Level reset? Yes.