Author: Allthumbs (---.mindspring.com)
Date: 01-08-2003 09:23
Quoth the author:
"A final point to keep in mind... First, the laws of scientifical magic are impersonal, mindless forces. Anyone with a solid grasp of their workings can cast spells. The blood of dragons doesn't need to course through your veins, and you don't have to speak the secret language of the spirits. You just have to understand how the universe works, and be clever enough to exploit it."
You realize this is contrary to most RPGs out there, not to mention works of fantasy in general? I think this approach will deflate the air of mystery surrounding an archmage or alchemist, unless there are other barriers to practicing magic.
Secondly, by unbalancing the forces he has arrayed to cast a spell, the mage IS imposing his will on the universe, no?
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