I'm just reading through the Tome of Mysteries for the first time. It talks about Wizards' Power tending towards a value equal to their WP score (equilibrium). Does this mean that Wizards essentially "walk around" with their Power equal to their WP or is the default setting for Power zero and they have to Channel in order to use any of their magical powers?

They start combats and "walk around" with Power at equilibrium, ie = to WP

dvang said:

Thanks! Is that called out specifically in the ToM? I've probably just not clued in but if you could site a page ref that would be great. Thanks for the quick answer.

You don't have to go to Winds of Magic to get the answer from the FAQ/Errata

Equilibrium is the state at which an arcane spell caster is currently holding power equal to his Willpower rating, or a divine character is currently holding favour equal to his Willpower. It is the default, natural “rest” state for arcane and divine characters. When a character is above equilibrium, excess power or favour dissipates, in an attempt to return to equilibrium. See ToM page 34 for more information on wizards above equilibrium, and ToB page 33 for more information on priests above equilibrium.

When a character is below equilibrium, he slowly recovers power or favour, in an attempt to restore equilibrium. During a character’s End of Turn phase, if he is below equilibrium, he gains one power/favour. During a rally step, he also checks his current power/favour against equilibrium and may gain or lose power/favour as it attempts to restore equilibrium. During story mode, it is assumed that a character automatically returns to equilibrium without issue unless specific story constraint prevents it. Likewise, when a character enters encounter mode, he is assumed to start the encounter at equilibrium.

Really good explanation Kryyst, better than the book I think.

I'd like to take credit for the explanation but all I can take credit for is cut/paste from the faq (and a little formatting cleanup).

from france

i can't open the errata. does any one have met the same problem?