Hail all, I am new to the list.

I have played an enchanter before, but not past 8th level. I am going to
create a gnome enchanter and I have a few questions.

At 12th level, how does Charisma effect the length of the Charm spell?
Is this effected by Tashan at all?

From 8th to 11th how well does this strategy work out on evens/yellows?
1) Tashan
2) Color Flux (after pet engages)
3) Root or Blind / Fear

From 12th on how well does this strategy work out on evens/yellows?
(Using highest level pet possible per level, fully buffed)
1) Open with Tashan
2) After Pet engages cast "Whirl-Til"
3) Cast Choke (optional)
4) Med til pet starts getting hit, cast "Whirl" again
5) Repeat 4 til mob dies
This looks good on paper, but would it work in the game? Recast time on
"Whirl" a factor here?

What good are the vials created via Thicken Mana? Are they stackable if you
use stackable vials? Can you use them in combat?

Has anyone figured out how to use the Gem Cutter? What benefit does this
actually have on Jewel Crafting?

Thanks.

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Arakine Uktena <Shadows of the Fallen>
Woodelf Druid
26th Limb on the Tree of Life
Fennin