Is magic worth it?!?

[SlipperyJim]

Wishing for dominion is one of my favorite tricks. It's great to help score that end-game dominion kill against the stupid Sphinx hiding in his fortress, or against the water nation when I don't want to bother with Thetis Blessing.

One of the best things to do with magic is build stuff. Nature has some great construction potential, especially in the Misc category. Wineskins and Cauldrons will end all of your supply woes, Rings of Regen are good insurance for valuable commanders, and a Barkskin Amulet is a cheap way to protect a mage from the occasional stray arrow.

In a MA Man game once, I had a standard outfit for my Mothers of Avalon. Every Mother got a Robe of Missile Protection and a Barkskin Amulet. It was cheap & effective, and they could self-forge the gear. No, it didn't make my mages unkillable, but it sure helped keep the casualty rate down as low as possible.