From: John Constable (john_at_kript.net)
Date: Sun Jan 18 2004 - 23:46:17 GMT
On Sunday, January 18, 2004, at 08:55 pm, David Dankel wrote:
> "As for the dangers of the Karma Ritual - I won't pretend to have
> experienced anyone's Ritual but my own. Pehaps I am closer to my
> Discipline
> than most, but my Ritual has always been accompanied by the rush of
> energy
> into my pattern, invigorating it and me as my essence is strengthened.
> The
> sensation is not unlike swimming deep beneath the Serpent - the energy
> washes around - and through - me like a current, wrapping around me as
> I
> draw nearer to my Discipline. Through my Talents I can tap this
> energy and
> draw it into myself, harnassing it for later use.
Astran settles back onto the bench, stifling a burp as he listens to
the conversation. Its an intriguing argument, and he finds himself
leaning forward to be part of it, nodding at the descriptions.
>
> "I am no magician, but it is my understanding this Astral flow is not
> unlike
> the casting of a spell. Obviously it is not the exact same - the
> energy is
> stored instead of used to force a spell into existance - but the
> similarities are there regardless. I assume we all know of the
> magicians'
> Matrices - the astral constructs they use to protect themself from this
> energy, but unfortunately the rest of us can not benefit from similar
> protection.
>
> "The only methods we have of perfecting our Ritual and ensuring our
> safety
> is through practice. Our methods are sloppy compared to the Wardens
> of our
> Disciplines. There exists a clear margin for error, one which very
> well may
> have a high price.
>
> "Obviously this is all speculation based on conversations held with my
> ship's elementalist. While we could not conclusively prove the theory
> that
> a Karma Ritual can be dangerous, he did agree it was a definite
> possibility.
Astran grins, and starts to say something, obviously feeling he has a
pertinent point, if not a rebuttal to the argument, but stops at the
next words.
>
> "Astran has already voiced his disagreement, and under different
> circumstances I would feel compelled to discuss it further, and
> perhaps ask
> him to watch the Astral reflection of our rituals to determine if it
> is the
> case. However given the combat with the ghouls, we must consider the
> possibility his opinion in these matters is... compromised. I
> consider the
> question as to if something may possibly taint a Namegiver one to be
> posed
> to a Wizard whom we can be certain would give an 'unbiased' opinion.
>
> T'sunami reached for his mug, signalling he was finished. "Does that
> answer
> your questions?" he asked before downing its contents.
Astran's visage clouds slightly at the mention, and he settles back
slightly.
"If my, um, word is not to be trusted, then, er, allow me to offer
these facts for you to consider. The teachers of my Discipline say
that the Spell Matrix's were created to filter raw magic, as you say,
because the act of unfiltered casting attracted the, er, um, the
Horrors." He pauses for a moment, then rallies himself.
"Without the matrix, a magicians spells give off a flare in astral
space, attracting their attention like a pretty girl in a tavern" (He
raises his tankard to Illyana as he says this).
"But in all their research, and in all the books of Harrow, and the
wards of protection against the Scourge, not once did all the Masters
of our Disciplines create similar filters for their other talents! So,
I submit to you, that, er, they didn't think it needed, therefore, it
didn't have the same effect in astral space. Its a lovely theory
though - would you help me write it up to send to my teacher - we
might be able to get co-author credit in "The Thaumatugical Advacement
of Kaer Magics" Volume 6, if she hasn't already compiled that volume by
now.."
>
>
>>>>>> [ o o c ] < < < < <
> I've been trying to send this damn thing since 1:00 (-600 GMT). My
> internet
> connection is fading in and out for some reason - hopefully everyone
> will
> recieve it before I'm 30.
>
> Yeah, I'm 24 now.
OOC: :-) its here now! BTW I'm sending this, both in a way similar to
what Daniel described (I hope :-), and also as a prequel to Illyana's
response. While this will bifurcate (word of the day!) the discussion,
it should do so in a linear fashion, allowing us to continue the two
conversations independent of one another. What I've done, though, is
change the subject line. In other lists, I find changing the subject
very helpful, to allow the eye to quickly see ongoing "conversations",
so I'd propose doing that as well in future, That way, it helps delimit
the mails as to what conversation is in what - the only thing we have
to do then is keep them relevent, and a good way of doing this is
starting a new thread, or conversation, when you want to discuss, or
split up the topic.
Next week: teaching grandmother to suck eggs! :-) Sorry all, just
reread all that, and its a bit preachy.. just my suggestions!
John
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