Long time fan of the books, started playing DFRPG a few months ago. Currently our group is on hiatus and I am trying to prepare a new concept based around conjuring.

I want to create a character with the ability to conjure items out of ectoplasm (I realize that YS give a downside to it, but that is supposed to act as the balance) at Evocation speeds. The character concept is geared towards dealing with non-spell slinging monsters and mobsters. In the game we are getting ready to play, this could come in handy as well as provide the GM with juicy opportunities to screw with the character (counter spell).

I am assuming that this is possible with Evothaum, but I was wondering if it is possible to do without a Sponsor?

i.e. prepared Thaum foci for a specific purpose like conjure item (sword, armor, javelin, giant q-tip,etc.)

Any advice would be great.

Also, if my dude's talent is with manipulating ectoplasm instead of slinging elements, is it possible to make wards that conjure defenses (think…giant boulder from Indiana Jones made out of that wonderful ooze)

**Our group is really big on form rather than function. Our GM would rather have an interesting concept that has major weaknesses to be exploited, over a 2D powerhouse.

Thank you