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Out Law, novella (?)
EBRIEN:
Regarding Marcone without Namshiel----I think he wouldn't really have any power. Previously, he hadn't shown any predisposition to having any magical capability, but rather, surrounded himself with those with knowledge and power--specifically Gard. If anything, I think he's probably like Butters in that he has a capacity to put things together with guidance from Namshiel in the same way Butters does with Bob. He's a vanilla mortal with the power he's acquired as a powerful human (mob boss and more) that recognized he needed to power up to hold his position as one who signed on as a Baron on the Accords---possibly as a reaction to Harry's ever-increasing power--knowing that one day, Dresden would be coming for him. This doesn't preclude the possibility that he'll eventually learn enough or put enough goodies together to be a passable sorcerer, but on his own, never a WC level capital W Wizard. I think as a plot device, it keeps things interesting for Dresden because Marcone figures into the BAT or something. He's kinda like Batman--Ultimately a badass, but still human. (Extra super scary with Namshiel.)
Anyway--Just my 2 cents.
Cheers and Best!
B
Mira:
--- Quote from: EBRIEN on September 19, 2025, 09:31:38 PM ---Regarding Marcone without Namshiel----I think he wouldn't really have any power. Previously, he hadn't shown any predisposition to having any magical capability, but rather, surrounded himself with those with knowledge and power--specifically Gard. If anything, I think he's probably like Butters in that he has a capacity to put things together with guidance from Namshiel in the same way Butters does with Bob. He's a vanilla mortal with the power he's acquired as a powerful human (mob boss and more) that recognized he needed to power up to hold his position as one who signed on as a Baron on the Accords---possibly as a reaction to Harry's ever-increasing power--knowing that one day, Dresden would be coming for him. This doesn't preclude the possibility that he'll eventually learn enough or put enough goodies together to be a passable sorcerer, but on his own, never a WC level capital W Wizard. I think as a plot device, it keeps things interesting for Dresden because Marcone figures into the BAT or something. He's kinda like Batman--Ultimately a badass, but still human. (Extra super scary with Namshiel.)
Anyway--Just my 2 cents.
Cheers and Best!
B
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I totally agree, those are my thoughts as well. In that light if Marcone does decide to give up the coin, it will be a huge sacrifice for him. Given that, it could lead to him becomming a Knight, but that all remains to be seen.
Tinfoil hat:
--- Quote from: Mira on September 20, 2025, 11:14:52 AM ---I totally agree, those are my thoughts as well. In that light if Marcone does decide to give up the coin, it will be a huge sacrifice for him. Given that, it could lead to him becomming a Knight, but that all remains to be seen.
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I agree with Nammy Marcone is at best extremely low level talent. But Jim has said that power increases with age. I think snake boy was a small power but thanks to the fallen and long live after centuries when he lost the coin he could still do some magic
Mira:
--- Quote ---I agree with Nammy Marcone is at best extremely low level talent. But Jim has said that power increases with age. I think snake boy was a small power but thanks to the fallen and long live after centuries when he lost the coin he could still do some magic
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But doing some magic isn't exactly like being a wizard or sorcerer, the demotion would be very noticable. ::)
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