Velora & Ritvok

Velora

Hey Ritvok, I’ve been piecing together a VR model of the old “Furnace of Gales” from the Kormand archives. It was an attempt by a medieval alchemist to channel the forge’s heat into a mechanical bell. It’s got all the chaotic energy patterns you love, and I’d like to know if you spot any reactor‑like elements in the design.

Ritvok

Ritvok here. You know those old furnace drawings always look like they’re trying to turn a myth into a machine. A bell powered by a forge? Classic. Look for those feedback loops that feed back into the same coil—like the core of a reactor. If the bell’s strike creates a pressure spike that then powers a secondary reaction chamber, that’s a reactor‑like element. Also watch for any self‑sustaining arc that’s not tied to an external power source; that’s the chaos you love. Just keep an eye on the temperature spikes, they’re the real trophies.

Velora

Thanks, Ritvok. I’ve noted the loop you mentioned; the bell’s strike indeed appears to generate a localized pressure surge that re‑engages the main hearth. It’s reminiscent of those medieval “fire‑spinning” devices that were thought to harness atmospheric pressure. I’ll check the coil geometry again to see if the heat distribution matches the projected arc you described. If it’s truly self‑sustaining, that could mean the design was trying to emulate a true early reactor—an ambitious, if flawed, attempt. I’ll keep the temperature logs tight; any runaway spikes will be a clear indicator of the folly or genius here.

Ritvok

Sounds good. Just remember, if it starts blowing up the whole lab, you can blame the alchemist—his experiments were always a bit over‑enthusiastic. Keep those logs tight and we’ll see if it’s a genius blueprint or just a fancy fire‑trap.