Draingoblet's Dilemma

The proposition that in warfare, an enemy who appears readily assailable may be well prepared for his own defense and his seeming vulnerability may be a key component in his destructive capacity is commonly called 'Draingoblet's Dilemma,' named after Hewlus Draingoblet, the wizardmaster of House Bijäl, who brought it to a greater audience through his writings and the fame of the Fifth Geddamin War.

In battle, a levitating enemy wizard is extremely vulnerable, and therefore only a very powerful wizard would dare such a tactic. The dilemma is whether to assault the wizard or not. If he is weak, the assault is advisable. But if he is powerful, the assault may be poorly spent.

See Also

• Hewlus Draingoblet