> Have them haunted by deer spirits if they don't
use Peaceful Cut.
Great! I can hardly wait to see their reaction...
> Keep in mind that Glorantha is not the real world with magic; it is a magic world.
Very true. Gives a lot to think about.
I also thought about what you said concerning bastards, large
families, secret pregnancies and so on, and that made me reconsider my
view of a contraception spell. I still believe that some magical
methods of contraception must exist in Glorantha, but I think you are
right when you say that they are probably rituals, varying from cult
to cult, and from region to region.
And Uleria worshippers are likely to have their own preferred method.
Because I still think that Uleria worshippers do need it. While I
must admit that Ulerians may have many social roles (tending kids,
maintaining peace and harmony, offering fertility with their Reproduce
spell), they still have this pleasure-enhancing spell (I can't find
the english name) and their special seduction skill (same problem...).
Apple Lane, Sun County and River of Cradles all mention some "private
meetings" with Uleria worshippers.
But don't misunderstand me; I don't see them as street prostitutes,
but more like highly skilled courtesans, performing sex as some kind
of holy ritual. IMO, they think their work is more spiritual than
physical, that it is their duty to share the unique gift of love and
pleasure with lonely souls.
Maybe like some "make love, not war" idealists, spreading the virtues
of Harmony, Fertility, as well as communion and compassion.
I even think that some well-known Uleria priestresses may have some
political influence, due to their relations with city officials.
Yours, Thomas.
By the way, Seattle is a swell place. I have been there once. You can see killer whales from the shore.
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