Simple rules question:
Jimmy the Fire Mage is a Focused Practitioner with the [-2] Channeling (Fire) power. He has two focus item slots. Now, certainly, by the rules, he could make a single blasting rod with +1 Offensive Power and Control for Fire Evocations. The Power and Control bonus would both apply to any offensive fire evocation he uses.
Now, let's say Jimmy is a bit odd and wants smaller foci... say a ring for his middle finger on each hand, so he can stylishly flip off his opponents while burning them to ashes. The left hand ring has +1 Offensive Power for Fire Evocations, and the right hand ring has +1 Offensive Control for Fire Evocations.
So, can Jimmy give the finger to his opponents twice over and apply both foci bonuses to the same spell?
The reason I ask is that I was pondering the guidelines for focus item size relative to the number of invested slots, as well as various other concerns re: caster power level and exact rule interpretations. Splitting your power and control bonuses between two different items and using them both simultaneously seems a handy way to avoid bumping up against the size limits. Unless that's not allowed?