On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 21:51:13 -0400, you wrote: >> The first time Tazendra used the new & improved Orb, she >> nearly blew herself to smithereens. The first time Oidwa >> the Tsalmoth used the Orb to prove to Morrolan that it was >> back, she attempted to start a fire and succeeded with no >> remark and no unintended effects. That struck me as >> inconsistent. > >I agree with Lazarus' opinion that it was due to Tazendra >attempting sorcery during the Interregnum. See also >_Phoenix_ where Verra denies that the Orb was modified. Thank you, but on the other hand, didn't we see a bit in the Halls where the gods did indeed discuss the modifications to the Orb? -- lazarus "Folly it may seem," said Haldir. "Indeed, in nothing is the power of the Dark Lord more clearly shown than in the estrangement that divides all those who still oppose him." -- J.R.R. Tolkien