Opportunities for Magic

As one of the Tales of Power, this scenario provides opportunities for the player magi to invent and use powerful magic. The climax of the story sees the magi defending their covenant, the city of Verona, or both against spells capable of tearing down an Aegis of the Hearth and devices able to breach city walls with a single touch. Having learned of these effects earlier in the story, the magi should be given time to plan and work together on magic to counter them. They also have the option to defend against a siege, which presents other challenges that magic can be used to overcome, such as resupplying a city under siege, or staving off disease.

Magi brave enough to engage in direct magical combat meet a decent match in Avedutus, and seasons could easily be spent in crafting magical arms and armor to match him. Alternatively, powerful Intellego spells may reveal the means to defeat him through cunning.

The magi have the opportunity to work together to create more powerful effects than any could accomplish alone, and they also have the chance to fill some gaps in their existing arsenal. Improving their Aegis of the Hearth may be one approach and simple spells like the Wizard's Communion provide a means of empowering spells.