From: Naron (naron_at_bigpond.net.au)
Date: Sun Sep 28 2003 - 21:53:10 BST
> OOC: I clean forgot that 2nd ed requires you to spend points to learn
> spells.. Curses! :-)
> I really must get a copy of a 2nd ed rulebook..
>
LOL - and I keep forgetting that it is not part of first ed. Sorry! Still,
rules is rules and the universe will fall apart without them!
>
> Ah well, it was worth a try. Maybe next time I'll have come up with
> some more wonderous stories to try and tempt him.. :-)
>
You get the distinct impression that he is skilled in this sort of
negotiation and it may be a professional deafness he hastaken in your
attempt to get more spells.
>
> Pean is interested, and points out areas that may be of help in his own
> knowledge, and also points out that something would need to taint
> astral space, to allow the Scourge to begin in the first place, if the
> Books of Harrow are to be believed, and it is cyclical..
>
He believes that the Books of Harrow may have been a magical trigger/trap
designed to start this corruption, or just the fact that negative emotions
can trigger tainting if held long and strong enough so it may be a check on
name givers behaviour rather than tied to a magical cycle. (You begin to
get the idea that he has some eccentric ideas on many issues)
> OOC: Do you use the 2nd ed rules for spell design in the Companion? I'm
> interested in putting together a few of my own - he should be able to
> charge more for unique spells, surely.. (goes to show - you can take
> the elf out of the merchant business, but you can't take the merchant
> out of the elf.. :-)
>
Put together your spells by either Magic: A Manual of mystic Secrets or
Companion II. I have both and can judge what you have done accordingly as
long as you let me know which you have used.
>
> "With the Horrors still a threat, how is it he has gone uninvestigated?
> Surely such a reputation would merit some scrutiny? I mean, we both
> know that one's discipline may cause suspicion, even amongst those who
> know you well.."
> *Pean asks, conversationally, trying not to let his suspicions show..
>
None have come forward who have actually been blinded! It is a tale with
which people scare those at night around the fire, as well as warning them
off being close to him. If you knew him, you would know that his gaze and
manner is unsettling. But just because some do not like him does not
warrant a finger pointed and the words horror taint used. Besides, he has
many influences amongst the highest of society in Travar and few would have
the courage to risk their station - for it would need sanctioning of one of
the Magistrates before anything formal was set in place.
> Pean will also enquire as to where he can get some animal bones for a
> bone circle or two, that is not likely to attract the ire of the
> residents..
>
> He takes his leave eventually, leaving his address in Bush Namur, and
> promising to look him up when they come back that way, and see how his
> spell research is coming along..
>
He points you to a seller of dried meats for bones. If you mention Stelton
you will get them for free (which you do, and you do!)
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