I can't remember if this is how it used to work, but it does not seem correct.

Description of Bug: If you select offline critters on the Windwhisper list, you can whisper them without holding a channeled crystal. It fizzles and uses mind.

However whispering a character confirmed to be online will instead give the 'you aren't holding a channeled Crystal as normal.

Reproduction Steps:

1. Blue mage

2. Do not hold blue crystal

3. Whisper an offline character 

4. Spell fizzles