>
> > In Gloranthan terms, clearly it is your own "breath" that protects
> > you from the fierce heat. .......in Glorantha it is probably
literally true, so that the
> > most powerful magically can take the most punishing heat.
> >
>
> In HW terms: Match highest appropriate magical ability vs Intensity
of
> Heat
>
> Anyone using Tough or Endure Heat suffer both an Improv Penalty and
will
> be mocked by other Orlanthi as they sweat profusely. =)
>
> You realize that Gustbrani are going to have an unfair advantage.
Sure, but in this case, since it is your breath, your worship storm
tribe pantheon or initiate of Orlanth X or wind affinity could all be
considered relevant abilities--at least how I view it. Not so much a
literal resisting of the heat, as a general magical ability to keep
your cool.
--Bryan