"Noted," she says. "Well, for the record: I am very solidly rook-as-tower. I'm calm, reliable, strong-willed, and protective. Spell-wise, my metaphor integrates well with protective wards, and can make a solid foundation for building most anything else. I find it easier to construct spells that are supposed to take hold and then have permanent ongoing effects than spells that are supposed to change something from one state to another but not stick around to make sure it stays that way."