As far as I know, the game does not indicate that there is a specific prohibition against mages marrying. That said, there are no known married mages, and the requirements of the job seem to suggest that it would be difficult for a mage to have a family. It is also worth noting that most people in Cythera are still wary of the mages, trusting them because Alaric wishes them to. It is possible that marriage is permitted but is almost unheard of.

My guess is that the isolation would include families, although there seems to be no prohibition against visiting a freemage or a freemage passing through a town. Timon actively joins your group which would seem to violate the requirements, but Lindus might have granted him leeway given the circumstances.

Given the relatively low number of judges, it is possible that every mage has to fill the position at some point or other but that it can be deferred until after one has served as a freemage. Alternatively, there may be more judges than seen in the game or, as you suggested, mages might meet this requirement through some period of a civic service.

Thirty-eight entries that followed the rules to 453's chron challenge: I'm pretty certain that everyone ignores the rules on mine 😛 .

I heard through the grapevine that Dorothy was faring a bit better. Hope that's still the case. I had her in my thoughts over the holidays and continue to do so ❤

and a Happy New Year!

As the topic title states, Merry Christmas 🙂 .

Failed to mention this sooner, but I really enjoyed the entries for this challenge (and we even got Avatara's by the deadline!) Maybe I'll belatedly write my entry for next Christmas.

You could help Pallas with his wiki?

Hmm, people besides 453 are responding to a chron challenge. Now, I suppose that I'll have to come up with something as well.

@ikaterei_bot, on 14 November 2013 - 01:03 AM, said in Whence "Team Story"?:

The term was likely popularized through #cythera. ferazel_09 was actively recruiting participants on IRC because that's how he got me into it, in Nov 2001. I don't know who came up with it, but it was probably quickly adapted to help explain the concept to new members.

I think my best guess is that Avatara was responsible for coining it, but that it spread through ferazel. It entered his sig in the early days of the term, and if he was recruiting then anyone that came to the stories through him would use it too.

…we have a Chronicles forum?!

I like my idea better: less work for me 🙂 .

I also point out that you should be badgering Pallas more than me 😛 .

I just tried to play Blobbo. With Shorty's direction, I almost got through the first level. I just had one treasure chest left to collect. Then I accidentally ran into a fire & died. ;_;

Huh, I had forgotten that he said that. I guess I disagree with him on more than just the music. That said, it's still a fairly good overview.

Those old lady dreams sound so scary : __( The library false accusation must have really traumatized you.

Very scary!

I think that I have a while to go before I hit this milestone. One hopes the forums will still be around at that time.

This is really quite strange. Maybe your character is a lousy cook who uses magic to make the bread edible?

Thank you, I appreciate that.

Maybe Tyry posted the info.

This is a bit late, but better late than never--happy birthday, Avatara 🙂 .

So, 5 down and 8 to go then 😛 ?