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if Sola allows it, I was thinking about having Zim perform a puppet show in the tavern to get a free ale. Does ale restore mana? Also, does conjuring two puppets and controlling them remotely cost mana?
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Write up an IC post and I will allow it or disallow, it would probably take up one Mana
Ale doesn't restore mana.
Mana potions and other special magical drinks do that. 
As well as resting and special places like shrines and magical fountains.