Is it intended for berserks to consume IF when you attempt to berserk, yet do not have the IF to do so?

R>berserk ear
Your inner fire lacks the strength to fuel such a rage at this time.

That message there. So I had 3 or 4 bars of IF, tried to zerk, got the above message, meditated power, and had one bar--all without successfully berserking.

Here is a log of another attempt:

Symbolic representations of your inner fire manipulations begin to form.
R>
The threads of control maintaining your focus, rage and calm are now clearly visible.
>
The burning symbols indicate no abilities are currently affecting you.
> > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
You feel a jolt as your vision snaps shut.

>berserk earth
>berserk earth
You struggle, but find yourself lacking the inner fire to enact such a rage!
>
Your inner fire lacks the strength to fuel such a rage at this time.
>med power
You begin to meditate upon the chakrel amulet, your inner fire swelling as you center your mind, body, and spirit.
Roundtime: 6 sec.
R>
Symbolic representations of your inner fire manipulations begin to form.
R>
The threads of control maintaining your focus, rage and calm are now clearly visible.
>
The burning symbols indicate no abilities are currently affecting you.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
You feel a jolt as your vision snaps shut.

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