>There are other magic systems besides Theism, and delayed effects fit in
>with *my* idea of Sorcery. You'll note that the example is of a Sorceress
>laying a trap, not a theist.
Sorcery, certainly, they fit there. Even Animism - you're just teaching your spirits to obey immediate commands. But the rationale of Theistic feats is different.
>Even RQ had "delayed effect" Rune magic - Remember Ernalda's Earth Power
>rune spell available to Storm Bulls? The spell activated if a user touched
>the ground and his POW was 1 or less. CoP 22.
I've used it a couple of times, but never considered it as 'Delayed' - self-activating, or Divinely activated, more like. Anyway, it's not evident in any manner in Urox.
Wulf
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