(TFT) Test of general WIZARD knowledge, NUMBER I.rtf

["David Michael Grouchy II" <david_michael_grouchy_ii@hotmail.com>]

Gaining energy out of the system.

    A player has figured out how to power his Wizards' Lab with just his 
one lone character.  He estimates his wizard should be able to provide 100 
fatigue strength a day, all on his own.  And it should take under 30 seconds 
to recharge his fatigue at any time.

    Here is what the player lays out to you...

    Previously he creates an Undine of ST 12.

    Wizard character has been enchanting in the lab and has 4 fatigue he 
wishes to regain

Turn 1
    Cast Magic Rainstorm over the Undine; cost 4 fatigue
    Total fatigue = 8
Turn 2
    Drain 5 ST from the Undine, recharge 2 fatigue
    Undine regains 4d from the Rainstorm.
    Total fatigue = 6
Turn 3
    Drain 5 ST from the Undine, recharge 2 fatigue
    Undine regains 4d from the Rainstorm.
    Total fatigue = 4
Turn 4
    Drain 5 ST from the Undine, recharge 2 fatigue
    Undine regains 4d from the Rainstorm.
    Total fatigue = 2
Turn 5
    Drain 5 ST from the Undine, recharge 2 fatigue
    Undine regains 4d from the Rainstorm.
    Total fatigue = 0

    Here is the players supporting evidence.  He cites the rules to justify 
his position.  The player even tries to help you "rationalize" it by saying 
"It's a lost secret of the Mnoren.  It's been there all along, but the guild 
was too caught up in politics to realize it."

    "... must expend 5 ST, plus 1 for every ST the elemental is to have."
         -AM page 16, CREATE/DESTROY ELEMENTAL

    "... they are potentially immortal."
         -ITL page 58, ELEMENTALS

    "... Each 5 ST drained from another gives on 1 ST to the recipient."
         -AM page 13, DRAIN STRENGTH

    "An Undine regains 4 dice of ST per turn if it enters a Magic 
Rainstorm;"
         -ITL page 58

    How would you rule?

    David Michael Grouchy II

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