Which do you want, physics or metaphysics? And if the answer is 'both', at least be clear about the distinction. Physics is what the Inner World does, and can be agreed on by all parties, given sufficient time, stress pills, and padding on the walls. Metaphysics is in such hot dispute that it's been flatly stated by the Powers that they're no mutually compatible.
> I think the ultimate reality of Glorantha is impossible for a mortal (or
> immortal) Gloranthan to understand. The belief systems of Gloranthan
> religions and cultures are valuable (and not flawed) in that they offer a
> working model for the people to interact and make sense of the world
> around them.
>
> I as the GM, still need to understand what makes Glorantha tick behind the
> scenes. I need to know both things, the belief system of the individual
> and the underlying mechanics of Gloranthan reality.
Such as what? Can you give me a sample "resolving mechanic" of any of the sorts of topic we've been discussing? What _is_ the ultimate nature of the sun, the place in the world and moral value of chaos, etc? It doesn't seem reasonable to me to have pre-packed Ultimate Truths that are unavailable in the game world; if we did have them, it would for me cheapen trying to get inside the heads of the poor saps that are labouring under some inferior perception product.
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