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My thoughts on the magic system are that it feels like you are stiffing creativity by only allowing certain types of magic. What's this? No necromancy? No nature magic? My thoughts on a magic system are that any type of magic you can conceive of, your character should be able to use. I agree with the commitment it takes to learn such spells

What of buffing magics? Hydromancy? Presumably the Storm Warden would have created the ability to use hydromancy, since he is called the Storm Warden, and since Ley exists. It is not a step too far to surmise that hydromancy is also possible because it takes water to create a storm. To deny that hydromancy exists therefore means that storm magic does not exist as well. It's as if you are denying the Water Cycle if that is your logic; and yet I do not see that as a class of mage. Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy! =)

09-Nov-2019 00:04:15 - Last edited on 09-Nov-2019 00:30:39 by Pink 4 Twink

George Rozas

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Not every world's magic is the same. While yes, many roleplays allow for a thousand and one types of magic, hundreds of which are made up on the spot by the people joining because they think it sounds cool. That's all well and good, but in this setting that sort of system simply wouldn't work.

Consider many fantasy novels and consider the magic systems in those. Sure in some they have all the elements, necromancy, time magic and crazy space warping stuff. Others have spells that do specific things (Harry Potter) but range in such a wide way they might as well be able to do anything and everything.

For this roleplay, magic is deeply tied to the four Gods that have been introduced. Before the Brightlord came humanity had no knowledge or ability to gain or use magic. As time went on the gods created the means for mankind to gain magic, even if two of the gods did so spitefully and with the intent to corrupt and taint humanity. While I could technically add other gods they would just be thrown in for the sake of "alright, so now you can use all these other magics because these gods popped up during the war and said so". I didn't limit magic options to stifle creation, I did it because each god has unveiled a specific kind, and these are the only gods known to exist - therefore the only magic types known to exist.

I limited which ones are available because the point isn't for the characters to harness five kinds of magic and have a merry time. If you want magic, you have to sacrifice something. Whether it be someone who loves you, time and effort, the risk of isolation or even everything.

You're right that I could throw in more magic types due to the Storm Warden, but I chose not to. Hydromancy simply would not have fit closely enough with the Storm Warden, nor would some kind of buffing magic. Technically air magic could work, but after considering it I determined lightning would be enough. Being fair, the Storm Warden already has two magic types connected to it. I am Inferi.

09-Nov-2019 02:21:03

George Rozas

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You must also remember that while these are the 'known' kinds of magic it doesn't mean everybody and their mother know how to get it. Thus, those who have magic are a rare sight - the most common are Witches due to how easy it is to become one, but a Witch is a terrifying abomination that lashes out and acts more monster than man. I am Inferi.

09-Nov-2019 02:24:11

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I mean if you consider it again though, it is kind of strange that you left hydromancy out, since you need water and air as well as an electrical charge in the air to create a storm in the first place. Therefore in my belief, the Storm Warden probably could have been responsible for a trinity of magic types: water, air, and lightning. I respect your decision though. And it looks like I will have to modify my bio a little, because I was going to simply godmod hydromancy into the Rp with my character and have him be the only character in the rp able to do it lol. XD Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy! =)

09-Nov-2019 04:13:35

Azi Demonica

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I added a new bio by editing older posts on page 2 of the thread. This time, I minimized content amidst a mysterious character. There is no longer immoderation.
Future notetaking may be added to unused posts, which will also help me remember events.

09-Nov-2019 05:00:39

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Pink 4 Twink said :
Annie. For my post for you, I was thinking of having Zurga mention your father. What was your character's father's name? It seems wrong for me to just name your father for you.


Going to ask you one more time, Annie, before I name your father for you. =( Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy! =)

09-Nov-2019 22:06:54

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