John Machin wrote:
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> I roll this way with the Esvulari wizard in our current group. Runes are
> popular augments for related grimoires.
>
*nod*
>
> I also impose penalties based on the runes when inappropriate magic is
> used
> however: to use the example of a wizard with a Harmony rune, this wizard
> would (as Trotsky mentioned) have an easier time using healing,
> peacemaking,
> and calming spells - but a harder time using spells of disorder, disaster,
> and destruction.
>
> I'm influenced in using this method by the HQ1 era text that says that
> strong emotions can sometimes interfere with the concentration needed to
> evoke wizardry magic.
>
It does make some sense.
Interestingly HQ2 makes it easy to use them this way without giving them
rankings. The presence or absence of a rune can be a simple situation
modifier and not require an augment.
Thus it would require "attuning your runes" (aka taking them as
abilities/augments) to start using them the way Sartarites do, where
they apply to everything and eventually lead to even stronger magic if
one pursues that path.
hmmm.... I have to think about that.
Mind you, I really need to see the Sartar book explanation to get a
handle on what they are actually doing with that.
LC