Of course it is, because it wasn't intended to be a total explanation of Illumination (which I would have thought was clear from context). I was just explaining why Illumination is necessary for Lunar Magic, but any Illuminate knows that Illumination is much much more than that. Illumination is far more important than neat side benefits like this might suggest.
>But look at the amount of crazed prophets and
> other illuminates who lost their sanity. If it can be used to blast
> barbarians, use it! Mindblast is the Goddess' personal power.
Bear in mind that virtually all Red Goddess initiates already have access to MindBlast or similar, as they are Lunar priests. Madness and mind-destroying magics are the lesser of the goddesses gifts, teachable by her disciples, and not requiring her full insights. Those few Red Goddess initiates who arrive at that status NOT via Lunar priesthood are accomplished magicians deeply involved with their own magical path.
In other words, why give Red Goddess initiates Mind Blast and Madness when the vast majority already have access to those powers, and the few that do not probably have no interest. (Not to mention some access to these powers is accessible via associated cults anyway). Besides, saying the deeper secrets of the Red Goddess are about making people crazy cheapens it - the deeper secrets of the Goddess (the ones only accessible to the Red Goddess initiates) are about transcending limits.
Cheers
David
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