Animatron summoning theme

[Pentaxius]

Just thought it would be immensely cool to have Spell-guard conjurers actually summon animatrons with their spells.

The Watchers and the stewards had pretty awesome summoning themes, and I think this one would fit the spell-guard very nicely ! One could imagine, through the use of a specific focus, that a spell-guard wizard is able to call forth an animatron from the vaults of the machine.

[Howlando]

It is very important in EFU to understand animatrons as something that are built, not conjured up from some other plane. So a normal summoning theme of various powers accessed from normal summons spells is definitely not suitable; but of course Spellguard Agents are already able to (when within Dunwarren) summon one as you propose... although there are considerable consequences if it gets broken!

[Pentaxius]

I see. It wouldn't indeed fit the idea of scarcity/preciousness of Sanctuary's animatron reserves. (even if they are not summoned from other planes, but from a direct link with the vaults of the machine)

I've no specific idea in mind - but a summoning theme for the spell-guard would be a very nice addition. A construct summoning theme that isn't about boots / dancing chairs would still fit rather nicely in my opinion - but it is perhaps best to keep construct-related entities to animatrons, as to not dilute the great feel they have.

[Dr Dragon]

I see. It wouldn't indeed fit the idea of scarcity/preciousness of Sanctuary's animatron reserves. (even if they are not summoned from other planes, but from a direct link with the vaults of the machine)

I've no specific idea in mind - but a summoning theme for the spell-guard would be a very nice addition. A construct summoning theme that isn't about boots / dancing chairs would still fit rather nicely in my opinion - but it is perhaps best to keep construct-related entities to animatrons, as to not dilute the great feel they have.

A mechnus (Lawful Neutral clockwork place.)  summoning theme would be dope, and more in line with what you are talking about.

[Deception]

A summoning theme related to Mechanus would indeed be cool.